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HR Compliance
MODUS Explained: What Employers Need to Know About USDOT Registration Changes
The U.S. Department of Transportation is modernizing how motor carriers and transportation entities manage registration and compliance through MODUS (Modernization of DOT Unified System). For employers in transportation, logistics, or any business operating commercial vehicles, understanding MODUS is important for staying compliant and avoiding ope...
I9 Enforcement Update in 2026: Many Technical Errors Are Now Substantive Violations
In March 2026, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) made one of the most significant changes to Form I‑9 enforcement in nearly 30 years—without formal rulemaking. ICE quietly updated its Form I‑9 Inspection under Immigration and Nationality Act § 274A fact sheet, reclassifying most I‑9 errors that had long been considered t...
EEO-1 Reporting Update for 2026: Is the Mandate Ending?
For decades, the EEOC’s EEO-1 report has been a familiar—if often burdensome—fixture on the compliance calendar for employers with 100 or more employees and federal contractors. Each year, the HR department dutifully assembled workforce demographic data across race, ethnicity, and gender categories, knowing the report served as both a regulat...
Tampa Area Restaurant Settles EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit; Agrees to 3 Year Consent Decree
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced a settlement with Rivers Edge Enterprises, LLC—operator of River’s Edge Bar and Grill in Gibsonton, Florida—resolving a federal lawsuit involving allegations of pervasive sexual harassment and retaliation in the workplace. The company has agreed to pay $65,000 and impl...
Why Publix Suppliers Choose Consultstu for I‑9 and Immigration Audits
For Publix suppliers, maintaining immigration compliance isn’t optional—it’s a critical business requirement for doing business with the Florida grocery giant. From proper Form I‑9 completion to ongoing document retention requirements, even small mistakes can create risks. That’s why more Publix suppliers trust Consultstu as their partner...
What Gainesville Employers Need to Know About Fair Chance Hiring
Gainesville’s Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance requires covered employers to rethink when and how criminal history is considered during the hiring process. The goal is simple: evaluate candidates on their qualifications first, while still allowing employers to make informed, lawful decisions later in the process. To avoid penalties, Gainesville emplo...
Florida E-Verify Compliance: Reminder to Employers
While E-Verify may not be the most exciting topic on your HR checklist, staying on top of your company’s obligations in Florida can save it from costly penalties, operational disruption, and stress. There is also talk of increased enforcement efforts in Florida and proposed state legislation to expand E-Verify requirements. So, it is a good......
Navigating Remote Terminations: A Manager’s Step-by-Step Checklist
Managing a remote termination is a logistical and emotional challenge that requires more than just a standard HR script. Because you lack the physical presence of an office to manage the transition, you must rely on a tightly coordinated “digital handoff” between HR, IT, and the manager. The goal is to schedule the meeting, preserve......
HR and Payroll Updates for January 2026
It’s almost 2026, so now is the time to review and update your company’s HR and payroll practices and documents for the new year. With 2025 ending, here is our 10 point list of Human Resources and payroll actions and updates for January 2026. Happy New Year! Update your new hire packet with 2026 documents.......
What Employer Should Do When It Becomes Aware of a Possible FMLA-Qualifying Situation
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) gives eligible employees up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave for certain family and medical reasons. While the rules seem straightforward, one of the most confusing moments for employers is the “initial trigger” and what to do when you first learn that an employee might need FMLA leave,......
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