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Friday, March 13, 2026

Employer Checklist for February 2026 - Fisher Phillips

Here are the top 10 workplace compliance items you should tackle in February 2026, based on the latest labor and employment law updates:

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Learn the realities of the “No Tax on Overtime” rules. Many misconceptions surround the new federal income tax deduction related to overtime compensation. Ahead of the Feb. 2 Form W-2 deadlines, we dispelled the biggest “No Tax on Overtime” myths and covered the top employer takeaways. We also created guides specifically for auto dealerships and California employers due to unique compliance challenges they may face under the new tax rules.

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Prepare for workforce disruptions if you rely on global talent. The Trump administration just paused immigrant visa processing for people from 75 countries, beginning Jan. 21. We answered employers’ top questions and crafted four practical action steps you can take now to address the situation.

H-1B Cap Season Reminder. While the “processing freeze” described above does not apply to H-1B visas, the 2027 H-1B cap season is right around the corner. Now is the time to make final preparations for your submissions and fine-tune your annual immigration strategy for the new wage-weighted selection system.

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Keep on keeping on with anti-discrimination compliance. While the EEOC just scrapped Biden-era guidance on transgender rights in the workplace, not much has changed for employers from a practical perspective. Here’s what employers must know about evolving guidance...



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