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ComplianceApril 21, 20267 min read

AI in Hiring: What Small Business Owners Need to Know About the 2026 Rules

If your business uses any software to screen resumes, rank candidates, or score interviews, you may already be subject to AI employment regulations. Here is what the new rules require and how to stay compliant.

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Compliance8 min

Pay Transparency Laws by State: A 2026 Small Business Compliance Guide

Pay transparency laws now cover more than 40 percent of American workers. If you are posting jobs in California, Colorado, New York, Washington, Massachusetts, or a growing list of other states, salary range disclosure is not optional.

Apr 21, 2026Read →
Strategy9 min

PEO vs. In-House HR: Which Is Right for Your Business in 2026?

Hiring an HR manager costs $70,000 to $95,000 per year before benefits. A PEO typically runs $1,500 to $3,000 per employee annually. The math is clear below 50 employees — but cost is only part of the equation.

Apr 21, 2026Read →
Compliance8 min

HR Compliance Changes for 2026: What Small Business Owners Need to Know

48 states have new or amended employment laws taking effect in 2026. From paid leave expansions to AI hiring regulations, here is what small business owners need to understand — and how a PEO can handle it for you.

Apr 20, 2026Read →
Switching PEOs7 min

How to Switch PEOs Without Disrupting Your Business

Switching PEOs is more manageable than most business owners expect — if you time it right and know what to watch for. Here is a practical guide to making the transition without disrupting your payroll, benefits, or team.

Apr 20, 2026Read →
Payroll & Tax7 min

What the 2025 Tax Law Changes Mean for Small Business Payroll in 2026

The "One Big Beautiful Bill" passed in 2025 introduced major changes to overtime pay, tips taxation, dependent care benefits, and more. Here is what small business owners need to know heading into the rest of 2026.

Apr 20, 2026Read →

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