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California - General
California’s Governor signed Senate Bill (SB) 53, which creates a comprehensive regulatory framework for advanced AI. The law takes effect January 1, 2026. SB 53 is designed to govern what it calls “frontier” AI models, which are large, cutting-edge systems built by major developers with substantial
Immigration - Visas
The Department of Homeland Security had announced on Jan. 26, 2024, an 18-month extension and redesignation of Syria for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) expiring on March 31, 2024, Sept. 30, 2022, or March 31, 2021, were automatically extended through Marc
California - Labor Law
California’s labor landscape is changing with the passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 288, which expands both worker rights and the authority of the state’s
Texas
The State of Texas asked the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals earlier this week to reconsider its case challenging the validity of the entire Pregnant Workers
Title VII - General
TakeawaysAn internal EEOC memo reportedly directs the agency to discharge all disparate impact discrimination claims.The directive furthers an executive order issued by the president earlier this year.The policy is a significant departure from the EEOC’s previous enforcement strategies and may have
California - General
Governor Newsom has signed Assembly Bill (AB) 858, which extends the sunset date of the recall and reinstatement rights of employees laid off as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic until January 1, 2027. In 2021, Senate Bill (SB) 93 was passed, which required certain employers in the hospitality and s
California - Labor Law
On October 3, 2025, California’s Governor signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1340 which establishes the Transportation Network Company Drivers Labor Relations Act
Benefits - HIPAA
Businesses across many industries naturally want to showcase their satisfied customers. Whether it's a university featuring successful graduates, a
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 October 2025 compiled by L&E Global.
Washington State - Wage & Hour
TakeawaysWashington’s pay transparency statute imposes strict obligations on employers.Employers can reduce their exposure by acting proactively to ensure compliance.Related links
Labor Law - General
As a result of the federal government shutdown, the National Labor Relations Board has suspended nearly all operations and furloughed the vast majority of its staff. Nearly all Board operations, including hearings, elections, and investigations, are suspended. However, the Board will retain limited
Immigration - Visas
On Sept. 19, 2025, President Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation titled “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” (the “Proclamation”). The Proclamation requires employers to pay a $100,000 fee with any new H-1B petition for foreign workers outside the United States, effective Sept
California - General
A good development for employers from the district court. At the beginning of the year, Senate Bill (SB) 399 became effective, restricting employers from requiring participation in mandatory meetings addressing religious or political topics, including those concerning labor organizations. Shortly th
California - General
On October 1, 2025, California’s Governor signed Senate Bill (SB) 303, which states that an employee’s assessment, testing, admission, or acknowledgment of their own personal bias, when made in good faith and solicited or required as part of a bias mitigation training, does not, by itself, constitut
California - WARN Act
Governor Newsom has signed Senate Bill (SB) 617, which expands the information employers are required to include under the California Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (CalWARN). Employers are now required to state whether they plan to coordinate services for affected employees throu
Immigration - General
The current government funding expired at the end of the fiscal year without a continuing resolution, resulting in a government shutdown. A federal government shutdown can create ripple effects across immigration processes, but the impact varies depending on the agency. Since USCIS is fee-funded, mo
Benefits - General
Takeaways
Federal Gov't - General
TakeawaysA government shutdown on Oct. 1 may trigger WARN Act, wage and hour, union, and other compliance challenges for federal contractors.Exempt pay, PTO, benefits, unemployment, and immigration rules require careful consideration and compliance.Clear, timely communication with employees is essen
HR - Education Industry
Affirmative Action - OFCCP
It is being reported that Ashley Romanias has assumed leadership of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), as Catherine Eschbach steps into a new role as Principal Deputy General Counsel at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). At the time of this post, the U.S. De