October 2, 2026

BLS: Staffing Employment Decreased in September
U.S. Factory Orders Increase Slightly in August
NFIB: Small Business Hiring Slows in September
S&P Global: PMI Hits Highest Level Since May 2022
Senate Approves Trump’s Pick to Lead the Labor Department
E-Verify+ Guidance for Employers and Employees Now Available
Seventh Circuit Affirms Confirmation of Arbitration Award Based on Appellants’ Failure to Assert Objections During Arbitration
Three Years Later: Lessons From Early PWFA Enforcement Actions
Maryland: Mandatory Employer Meetings Banned Beginning October 2026
Washington Employers Must Notify Workers About Federal Immigration Inspections Starting Oct. 1
Construction Spending Climbs in August From July but Trails Year-ago Level
Robert Half 2027 Salary Guide: Employers Paying More for Candidates With Specialized Skills

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