The 2026 set · all 50 states + DC · updated monthly

State-by-state HR compliance for teams managing multiple states.

Reference workbooks for the moments something comes up — final pay deadlines in California, paid leave thresholds in New York, garnishment caps in Texas. One topic per workbook. All 50 states + DC. Updated monthly.

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Start with the free 2026 Compliance Calendar. Federal deadlines mapped across twelve months, with the cheat sheet HR teams print and tape to the wall. Delivered to your inbox in 30 seconds.

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Add the workbooks you actually need. Nine state-by-state references at $39 each, three bundles starting at $129, the complete catalog at $249. Launching June 2026 — join the waitlist below.

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Updated monthly, forever. Buy once and the new edition lands in your inbox on the 1st of every month — no re-purchase, no upsell.

Bundles · Best value

Curated for the way HR work actually arrives.

Three bundles built around the workflows real HR teams run. Buy four, save the cost of one.
4 workbooks

Payroll Admin Bundle

For payroll administrators and multi-state payroll teams.

  • Final Pay & Termination
  • Paid Leave
  • Meal & Rest Breaks
  • Payroll Tax & Garnishment
$129 $156  Save $27 Launching June 2026
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All 9 workbooks

Complete Catalog

For HR teams that want full reference coverage from day one.

  • Everything in both bundles
  • Plus Predictive Scheduling
  • Free monthly updates — forever
  • Single download · all formats
$249 $351  Save $102 Launching June 2026
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Individual workbooks · $39 each

Nine topics. Fifty states each.

One topic per workbook, every state side-by-side, every cell cited. Updated monthly, forever.
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Final Pay & Termination

Last-paycheck deadlines, accrued PTO rules, separation notices.

Launching June 2026
02

Paid Leave

State PFL programs, sick leave accrual, eligibility thresholds.

Launching June 2026
03

Pay Transparency

Salary range disclosure, posting requirements, applicant rights.

Launching June 2026
04

Background Checks

Ban-the-box, FCRA compliance, state-specific lookback windows.

Launching June 2026
05

Non-Compete

State enforceability, blue-pencil rules, post-FTC landscape.

Launching June 2026
06

Meal & Rest Breaks

State minimums, premium pay rules, on-duty exceptions.

Launching June 2026
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Predictive Scheduling

Fair workweek laws, advance notice rules, premium pay triggers.

Launching June 2026
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New Hire Reporting

State reporting deadlines, required fields, electronic submission.

Launching June 2026
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Payroll Tax & Garnishment

SUTA rates, withholding, CCPA caps, child-support priority.

Launching June 2026
How this is built

Backed by decades of real-life, hands-on HR experience.

Authored and reviewed by working HR & payroll practitioners

Arbiter HR workbooks are built on more than 20 years of in-the-trenches HR and payroll experience — the kind of work where one missed final-pay deadline costs more than a salary, and where every state has its own opinion about everything.

Each cell is reviewed and cited. Each edition is refreshed monthly against the original source — DOL guidance, state labor departments, IRS publications. Just the answer, with a citation, in a spreadsheet you can open offline.

20+
YEARS EXPERIENCE
50
STATES, ALL OF THEM
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EDITIONS PER YEAR
Common questions

Before you ask.

What's in the free compliance calendar?+
A one-page PDF mapping 40+ federal HR deadlines across 2026 — ACA, ERISA, Form 5500, 401(k), COBRA, W-2, 1099, EEO-1 — plus a printable cheat sheet of state pay-frequency rules and a quick reference card for new-hire reporting windows. Sent the moment you confirm your email. Get yours →
What's the difference between a single workbook, a bundle, and the catalog?+
A single workbook is one topic across all 50 states + DC for $39 — the right pick if you have one specific question. A bundle is four workbooks grouped around a workflow (payroll or generalist) for $129 — saves about $27 vs buying individually. The Complete Catalog is all 9 workbooks for $249 — saves $100+ and includes Predictive Scheduling. See them in the shop →
What does "updated monthly" actually mean?+
On the 1st of every month, every past buyer gets an email with the new edition attached — no re-purchase, no extra fee. You own the latest version forever. Refreshes are tracked against primary sources: DOL guidance, state labor departments, IRS publications.
What's the difference between the workbooks and the future portal?+
Workbooks are one-time purchases — they live in Excel and Google Sheets, work offline, and refresh monthly via email. A subscription portal is on the roadmap for later: dashboard access to compliance content scoped to your states, with interactive tools to help with research workflows. The workbooks are the snapshot you can hold. The portal will be the live working surface. Join our updates list below to hear when the portal opens.
Is this legal advice?+
No. Arbiter HR products are reference materials — citations, summaries, and decision support for HR and payroll professionals. They're not a substitute for legal counsel on specific situations. Every workbook says this on tab 1, and our full Content Disclaimer is at arbiterhr.com/disclaimer.
What happens to my email when I download the calendar?+
It's used to deliver the calendar PDF, then to send four short emails with state-by-state HR insights over the following weeks. After that, the only thing that hits your inbox is the monthly edition email if you become a customer. No third-party sharing. Unsubscribe link on every email.