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HR Works is pleased to announce the launch of our 2026 HR Industry Trends Survey. Join employers across industries who are contributing benchmarking data on AI, compliance, workforce expectations, compensation, and talent strategy trends that are shaping the future of HR.

👉 Take The Survey: https://hrworks-inc.com/blog-post/2026-hr-industry-trends-survey-now-open/

The survey will remain open through mid-July. By participating, you help ensure organizations like yours are represented in the final results.

Independence Day is a time to reflect on the principles of freedom and opportunity that continue to shape our country and our workplaces. As you celebrate with colleagues, friends, and family, we wish you a safe holiday and a moment to recharge as we continue on to the second half of the year.

New Jersey’s updated rules on independent contractor classification provide additional clarity on how the ABC test may be applied in practice. Classification depends on the totality of the working relationship, not contract language or 1099 status alone. Employers should evaluate how work is performed, supervised, and integrated into the business.

Read the full update:
https://hrworks-inc.com/industry-update/new-jersey-adopts-abc-test-rules-for-independent-contractor-classification/

As artificial intelligence continues to transform the modern workplace, state legislatures are moving quickly to establish guardrails around the use of automated tools in employment decisions. Recent developments in Colorado, Connecticut, and Illinois reflect a broader trend toward increased oversight of AI and automated decision-making systems used in hiring, promotion, compensation, and other employment-related decisions.

https://hrworks-inc.com/blog-post/ai-in-employment-state-compliance-updates-for-employers/