HR and future of work · Industry brief

The City of Pittsburgh's Paid Sick Days Act, administered by the Office of Equal Protection, has been in effect since March 15, 2020, with amendments taking effect January 1, 2026. The ordinance guarantees covered workers the opportunity to acquire and use paid sick leave, with resources available including the ordinance text, guidelines, and a complaint filing process through PaidSickLeave@pittsburghpa.gov.

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Masis Staffing Solutions acquired Royal Personnel Services, an Arizona-based staffing firm operating for over 31 years. The acquisition is effective immediately and expands Masis' presence across the Southwest, with Royal Personnel maintaining its local team while gaining access to Masis' corporate departments including Human Resources, Compliance, Payroll, Risk & Safety, and National Recruiting. Royal Personnel's owner and CEO Paul Labie will remain actively involved in Arizona operations to ensure continuity for clients and employees.