Legislation introduced this year in the legislature of Washington state, which would have created a new employer tax tied to Medicaid enrollment, ultimately failed to advance. However, many observers expect similar proposals to emerge next year, in Washington and in other states, as policy makers search for new ways to fund public health programs.
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March 17, 2026
New York Fed: Labor Market Tightness Index Fell Slightly in January
ADP National Employment Report Pulse Shows Employers Added Jobs at Slower Pace
S&P Global: U.S. Business Confidence, Profit Outlook Improve but Costs Set to Rise Further
Meta Planning Sweeping Layoffs
3,800 Workers Are on Strike at One of the Largest Meatpacking Plants in the U.S.
DOL Launches OSHA Safety Champions Program to Advance Workplace Safety and Health
EEOC Pivots Focus on ‘Anti-American’ Bias
Deepfakes in the Workplace: The Emerging Legal Risks of AI-Driven Harassment
Appeals Court Rules Against Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti
Ohio’s E-Verify Workforce Integrity Act Takes Effect on March 19
Contractor Market Report Shows Growth in the Global Contractor Economy
Randstad: Worker Confidence in Tech Skills Drops
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