Do your spring-cleaning plans include purging old files? Before shredding old documents, HR professionals should confirm that all applicable record-retention requirements have been met. Federal agencies require employers to maintain certain records for specific timeframes and deleting them too soon can create significant compliance risks. 

When a background check reveals discrepancies or other potential employment-disqualifying information for a prospective employee, employers must respond carefully. Follow up actions should be consistent with company policies and legally compliant to avoid potential claims of discrimination. Under the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), employers must follow guidelines when considering adverse action for conditional employment offers due to consumer report findings.

Not even the clearest crystal ball could predict the impact today’s legislative and regulatory pandemonium will have on businesses. What is clear is the growing support within Congress and the Trump administration to shine a spotlight on the pharmaceutical industries’ pricing practices. What remains to be seen is how three recent initiatives will be accepted and what kind of savings can be achieved.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has been a controversial topic from its earliest days. Since it was signed into law on July 4, 2025, the provisions within the legislation have begun to impact employee benefits and employer operations, with more changes on the way. Employers should take inventory of these noteworthy components.

The Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) Act comes with a mountain of complexities for employers to navigate. Oversights of even the seemingly granular components of the legislation can snowball into a costly mistake for any employer. With so much at stake, having the right resources to lead your team through the ins and outs of employer requirements helps you avoid missteps. Bukaty Companies’ HR Consulting team has years of experience navigating FMLA obligations. Review these quick-hit questions and answers to some common FMLA inquiries, then gain a greater understanding of FMLA requirements by booking a training session with our team.

Today’s workforce faces a unique set of stressors. While there is no quick fix when it comes to easing the worries of workers, managers and leaders looking to foster employee potential can keep these four pressure triggers in mind when evaluating workforce policies and programs.

Top workers are seeking standout organizations that go a step beyond the rest with a comprehensive benefits package. Employers seeking to entice employees with impactful, comprehensive benefits packages should consider these in-demand, family-focused benefits.