Two Years Running: Catapult Named One of North Carolina’s Best Employers for 2026
Catapult is one of North Carolina’s Best Employers for 2026, our second year on the Business North Carolina list. See the full list and how we walk the walk.
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Dual Roles, One Pay Strategy: What Employers Need to Know About the DOL’s Latest Guidance
A May 2026 DOL Opinion Letter confirms employers can pay exempt employees on an hourly basis for additional nonexempt work without losing the exemption — provided the salary basis and primary-duty tests are preserved. Here’s what HR leaders need to know.
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EEO-1 Reporting May Be Ending — But Employers Should Not Assume It Is Gone Yet
The Trump administration has proposed eliminating the EEO-1 Component 1 report, but the requirement has not been rescinded yet. Here is what covered employers should do right now while the EEOC works through the rulemaking process.
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May 2026 in a Minute
Midyear HR check-in for May 2026: Mental Health Awareness Month, summer PTO and youth-employment policies, I-9 audit hygiene, PWFA accommodations practices, and overtime/off-the-clock risk. Quick actions and Catapult resources for each.
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Effective Employee Discipline: Key Principles for Managers and HR Leaders
Key principles of effective employee discipline for HR leaders and managers. Learn how to coach employees constructively, document performance issues properly, and maintain a fair, legally defensible discipline process.
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A Practical Guide to OSHA 300A Posting and Reporting in 2026
Complete guide to OSHA 300A posting requirements and reporting in 2026. Learn posting deadlines, electronic submission requirements, and OSHA Form 300A certification to keep your workplace compliant.
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“Liberty, Biberty” and the Real Cost of Age Bias in the Workplace
An HR analysis of age bias in the workplace and the real legal and financial costs for employers, drawing lessons from high-profile age discrimination cases and EEOC trends.
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AI and Jobs…What’s Next?
How AI is reshaping the workforce and what HR leaders need to know. Expert analysis of AI job displacement, talent strategy adjustments, and how to prepare your organization for the AI-driven economy.
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Managing Political Expression in the Workplace
HR guide to managing political expression in the workplace. Learn how to navigate free speech, employee conduct policies, and political conversations while maintaining a respectful, legally compliant work environment.
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From Ban to Balance: How Employers Can Responsibly Use Non-Competes
How employers can responsibly use non-compete agreements after the FTC rule. Practical guidance on drafting enforceable non-competes, state-specific restrictions, and protecting your legitimate business interests.
