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In 2026, Washington State will enforce stricter background check limits and raise minimum wage and salary thresholds. Learn how employers can stay compliant.

Philadelphia employers must act before January 6, 2026, to comply with the updated Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance. The new rule tightens restrictions on background checks and outlines strict procedures for rejecting candidates based on criminal records. ILS outlines what businesses need to know and how to mitigate compliance risks.

Starting October 30, 2025, USCIS will end the 540-day automatic extension policy for certain EAD renewals. Affected applicants must now wait for full approval before continuing work. ILS outlines key impacted categories, exemption rules, and compliance steps for employers and foreign nationals.

ILS successfully secured early dismissal of an employment dispute brought against a U.S.-listed logistics company. Led by Managing Partner Richard Liu, with support from Attorneys Yuki Chang and Aurora Shao, the team centered its defense on the absence of a direct employment relationship. The result highlights ILS’s strength in labor compliance strategy, rapid execution, and precision in high-stakes litigation.

USCIS confirms H-1B applicants may face a new $100,000 fee under the latest 2025 policy. Learn which cases trigger the charge and how employers can apply for exemptions.

California’s SB 617 and SB 513 take effect Jan 1, 2026—impacting layoff notices and employee record access. Learn what employers must do to stay compliant.