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HR - General
The Internal Revenue Service recently announced its cost-of-living adjustments applicable to dollar limitations on benefits and contributions for retirement plans generally effective for Tax Year 2026 (see IRS Notice 2025-67). Most notably, the limitation on annual salary deferrals into a 401(k) or
Pennsylvania - General
TakeawaysPhiladelphia has amended its Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards ordinance, with changes going into effect 01.06.26.Among other changes, employers will only be able to consider misdemeanors convictions from the past four years (reduced from seven years) during the hiring or employee ma
Puerto Rico
TakeawaysThe Puerto Rico Christmas Bonus is a local tradition that comes with significant statutory requirements for employers.There are two tiers of employee eligibility and bonus amount depending on employee hire date and employer headcount.Employer profitability-related exemptions may apply, as d
Illinois - General
TakeawaysFrom the Illinois Human Rights Act to the Workplace Transparency Act, the state has announced a broad range of measures affecting workplace policies and compliance obligations.Other new laws impacting employers include the Warehouse Tornado Preparedness Act and the Family Neonatal Intensive
OSHA - General
TakeawaysPuerto Rico Occupational Safety and Health Administration (PR OSHA) has increased penalty amounts for workplace safety violations. The new penalty structure ensures consistency with federal OSHA enforcement standards. Strengthening workplace safety programs, verifying postings, and implemen
Labor Law - General
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee approved two Trump Administration nominees — James Murphy and Crystal Carey — for the National Labor Relations Board and its general counsel role, respectively. The panel did not vote on Scott Mayer, a corporate chief labor counsel, nominate
California - General
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has passed a new Hotel Worker Protection Ordinance for unincorporated areas of the county. Similar to the City of Los Angeles and West Hollywood ordinances, the ordinance sets forth additional obligations for hotel employers to enhance the safety of employ
California - Wage & Hour
State Minimum Wage On January 1, 2026, California’s minimum wage will increase from $16.50 to $16.90 per hour. Local Minimum Wage Also on January 1, 2026, several local municipalities will increase their minimum wage rates. Local jurisdictions are allowed to set the minimum wage higher than the stat
Texas
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HR - General
Employers face a patchwork of federal, state, and local laws, each with its own definitions and requirements for AI technologies in the workplace. Understanding these legal nuances and proactively evaluating each tool’s function before deployment are essential for staying compliant and minimizing li
HR - General
Takeaways The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released guidance on November 5, 2025, granting employers relief from tax penalties for failing to provide employees information related to their (1) “qualified tips” and (2) “qualified overtime compensation” that is otherwise required under the One Big B
Multinational Employers
Jackson Lewis is a founding member of L&E Global, a worldwide alliance of independent law firms providing advice and counsel on employment law matters. We are pleased to present you with recent international employment law updates for November 2025 compiled by L&E Global.
HR - General
From heavy workloads to news overloads and more, stressors everywhere can negatively impact the workplace. Understanding your legal obligations as an employer to accommodate mental-health-support requests and implementing proactive strategies are keys for healthy workplaces and mitigated litigation
Federal Gov't - General
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA) has announced that it has strengthened requirements for issuance and renewal of commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) for non-domiciled applicants individuals. The FMCSA’s interim final rule limits issuance of non-domiciled CDLs to individuals w
New York - General
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Rhode Island
TakeawaysRhode Island’s amended Payment of Wages law requires employers to provide written notice to each employee at the start of employment.The notice must include the employee’s pay, allowances, deductions, pay schedule, and employment status, as well as the employer’s name, address, and contact
California - General
Senate Bill (SB) 596 represents asignificant development for California general acute care hospitals, acute psychiatric hospitals, and special hospitals. Governor Newsom signed SB 596 into law on October 13, 2025, amending California’s Health and Safety Code § 1280.3 to expand civil penalties for ce
HR - Privacy & Surveillance
Oftentimes, organizations view training simply as another obligation; however, tailored and hands-on privacy and cybersecurity training are essential to safeguard data and ensure operations run smoothly in the event of a breach.
Maryland
Effective October 1, 2025, Maryland House Bill 895, titled the Employment and Insurance Equality for Service Members Act broadens the definition of “Uniformed Services” to include not only the Armed Forces, but also the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and Atm
Immigration - General
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on Oct. 29, 2025, it is ending the practice of USCIS automatically extending validity of employment authorization documents (EADs) of foreign nationals who have timely filed filing renewal applications in certain employment authorization categories