One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA): Paid Family & Sick Leave Summary for Employers

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) did not create a federal paid sick leave mandate and did not require employers to provide paid family leave. Instead, the law primarily expanded and permanently extended tax incentives for employers that voluntarily provide qualifying paid family and medical leave.

The BULL

Audax HR Newsletter, February 2026

SECURE Act 2.0: What It Is and Why It Matters to Your Retirement Plan

Pay Transparency Laws: Who's In and Who's Next

Pay transparency isn’t just a buzzword, it’s becoming a nationwide movement. Every year, more states (and even cities) jump on board with new rules designed to close wage gaps and promote fair pay. To make life easier, we’ve pulled together a clear, up-to-date chart showing which states have enacted pay transparency laws and which ones have changes on the horizon. We’ve also highlighted states with local requirements, so you can see where the fine print really matters.

Minimum Wage Changes

In this article, we break down recent and upcoming minimum wage changes for the next few months in several states that affect our clients, including new rules for tipped workers, accelerated wage hikes, and inflation-based adjustments. Make sure your business stays compliant wherever you operate.

PCORI Explained and Fees

For Level and Self-Funded Health plans

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Audax HR Newsletter, August 2026

One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA): Paid Family & Sick Leave Summary for Employers

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) did not create a federal paid sick leave mandate and did not require employers to provide paid family leave. Instead, the law primarily expanded and permanently extended tax incentives for employers that voluntarily provide qualifying paid family and medical leave.

The BULL

Audax HR Newsletter, May 2026

The Most Common HR Mistakes We See and How to Avoid Them

After working with hundreds of small businesses, one thing is consistent: most HR issues don’t start as legal problems, they start as operational shortcuts that quietly turn into risk and cost. Here are the most common HR mistakes we see, and what business leaders can do to avoid them.

Pay Transparency

Pay transparency is no longer limited to large employers or regulated industries. For small businesses, expectations around compensation clarity are accelerating driven by employee behavior, competitive hiring markets, and expanding state and local regulations.The question is no longer if pay transparency will impact your business, but how prepared you are when it does. Employees share pay information whether formal policies exist or not. When leadership lacks a clear framework behind pay decisions, trust, engagement, and retention suffer quickly.

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Audax HR Newsletter, March 2026

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Audax HR Newsletter, February 2026

A Few Important HR Reminders

Important reminders for tax season, OSHA safety reporting, and a first look at our upcoming HR portal.

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Audax HR Newsletter, January 2026