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Practical guidance from the Catapult team of HR advisors, employment law specialists, and compensation researchers.
FMLA trouble rarely starts with a denied leave request. It starts with a missed cue, an incomplete certification, or an assumption about PTO.
Stephanie DillonAugust 26, 2026
Virginia’s pay transparency law took effect July 1, 2026. Here are the job posting rules, the salary history ban, the penalties, and the compliance…
Comp season is here. Salary budgets are flat, so executive bonus design and incentives are where pay decisions get won.
60 percent of new managers get zero training. Here is what the data says about manager training, why fall is the smartest time…
Catapult President and CEO Dr. Cheryl Richards has been named to the 2026 cohort of 50 Women to Watch for Boards, a national honor…
The FTC just made an example out of Amazon. The company agreed to pay $2.25 million to settle claims it broke the Fair Credit…
Catapult is one of North Carolina’s Best Employers for 2026, our second year on the Business North Carolina list.
A May 2026 DOL Opinion Letter confirms employers can pay exempt employees on an hourly basis for additional nonexempt work without losing the exemption…
The Trump administration has proposed eliminating the EEO-1 Component 1 report, but the requirement has not been rescinded yet.
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.
Key principles of effective employee discipline for HR leaders and managers.
Short, practical answers to the questions employers actually ask.
OSHA Retaliation: 3 Mistakes HR Makes After a Workplace InjuryJuly 28, 2026
Is It an OSHA Recordable? Ask These 3 Questions FirstJuly 21, 2026
On-Call Pay Explained: When You Must Pay Non-Exempt EmployeesJuly 7, 2026We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. By using our site, you consent to cookies.
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