Dec 20, 20244 min read
DHS Releases Comprehensive Final Rule Reforming the H-1B Visa Program
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued the most comprehensive update to the H-1B visa program in recent years.
Dec 7, 20243 min read
New York Employers Prepare for Paid Prenatal Leave Requirement Starting in 2025
New York is pioneering employee benefits with its Paid Prenatal Leave program, effective January 1, 2025. This legislation mandates private
Nov 23, 20243 min read
New Jersey’s New Pay Transparency Law: A Guide for Employers
Effective June 1, 2025, New Jersey will join the growing list of states requiring employers to disclose pay and benefit details in job posti
Nov 5, 20244 min read
Adopting the DOL’s AI Guidelines: A Strategic Framework for Employers
As AI technology continues to shape the workplace, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued updated recommendations to guide...
Oct 23, 20243 min read
Five Contract Provisions Under DOL Scrutiny: What Employers Should Know
On October 15, 2024, U.S. Solicitor of Labor Seema Nanda released a Special Enforcement Report highlighting five employment contract...
Oct 17, 20243 min read
California Healthcare Minimum Wage Increase: What Employers Must Do to Comply
California's SB 525 introduces a major wage increase for healthcare workers, starting October 16, 2024, after a series of legislative...
Sep 27, 20244 min read
California's New Law on Social Compliance Audits: What Employers Need to Know
Starting January 1, 2025, California employers will need to pay closer attention to the results of voluntary social compliance audits,...
Sep 27, 20242 min read
DOJ Updates Guidance on AI and Corporate Compliance: Key Takeaways for Businesses
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has introduced important updates to its Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs , addressing how...
Aug 30, 20243 min read
California Supreme Court Ruling: Public Employers Exempt from PAGA Penalties
The California Supreme Court recently issued a pivotal ruling that exempts public employers from penalties under the state’s Private...
Aug 23, 20243 min read
Ninth Circuit Ruling: Personal Social Media Posts Can Create Workplace Harassment Risks
The recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Okonowsky v. Merrick Garland highlights the growing...
Aug 22, 20243 min read
Important Update for Employers: Texas Federal Court Blocks FTC Noncompete Ban Nationwide
In a pivotal decision on August 20, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas set aside the Federal Trade...
Aug 8, 20243 min read
California Supreme Court Ruling: Single Racial Slur by Coworker Can Expose Employers to Liability
In a pivotal ruling, the California Supreme Court in Bailey v. San Francisco District Attorney’s Office examined critical issues related...
Jul 11, 20244 min read
Supreme Court’s 2024 Decisions: Impact on Labor and Employment Law
The U.S. Supreme Court recently made four important rulings that limit the power of federal agencies. Although these rulings didn’t...
Jul 10, 20243 min read
President Biden Announces New Initiatives to Streamline Immigration Processes
President Biden's administration continues to prioritize comprehensive immigration reform by introducing new measures aimed at...
Jul 4, 20245 min read
PAGA Reforms Provide Relief for Employers: Essential Updates for California Businesses
The Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), enacted in 2004, enables California employees to collect penalties for Labor Code violations on...
Jul 3, 20243 min read
Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Doctrine: Implications for Employers
On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the decades-old Chevron doctrine, which required courts to defer to a federal...