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Immigration - Visas
Key Takeaways The U.S. government has begun “continuous vetting” of more than 55 million valid visa holders — a process that could result in revocations and deportations if violations are found. The initiative applies broadly to all visa categories, including employment-based, student and visitor vi
California - Wage & Hour
In July, the City of Los Angeles put the minimum wage increase for hotel workers on hold. Certain provisions were to take effect on July 1, 2025. The decision to pause the ordinance came after a referendum petition against the ordinance was filed with the City Clerk’s office on June 27, 2025. On Sep
Massachusetts - Wage & Hour
TakeawaysEmployers with at least 25 employees in Massachusetts must comply with the new pay transparency law beginning 10.29.25.The law also requires pay data reporting by employers that submit EEO reports to the EEOC.Employers covered by the new law should review and update their practices.Related
FLSA - Overtime, General
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act contains new, temporary laws, including available tax deductions for earnings on tips for tipped employees and overtime wage earnings of all employees.
California - General
TakeawaysAs federal affirmative action policies have shifted, state-level responsibilities can be a higher and different bar.California reinforces its commitment to nondiscrimination in public contracting through various requirements.California contractors should assess compliance with state law and
ADA - Reasonable Accommodation
TakeawaysEmployee requests to work from home have become increasingly common, often as a form of reasonable accommodation under the ADA.For employers in the financial services industry, these requests can raise complex questions about security, compliance and the essential functions of a role.Employ
Immigration - General
Employers are increasingly faced with requests from employees to work abroad for a short period for personal reasons. These arrangements present complex legal issues.
Labor Law - NLRB
TakeawaysRhode Island became the 13th state banning mandatory “captive audience meetings.”Oregon and Washington will offer unemployment benefits to qualified striking workers starting 01.01.26.New York and other states are seeking to regulate private labor disputes while the Board lacks a quorum, ra
HR - Privacy & Surveillance
Class action lawsuits in response to data breaches have skyrocketed as plaintiffs look to take advantage of courts’ perceived leniency regarding standing.
HR - General
Uncertainty persists as employers navigate federal wage and hour compliance in the second Trump Administration. Several final rules issued by the Department of Labor (DOL) during the Biden Administration have been mired in ongoing litigation. The DOL has signaled a retreat from the defense of these
California - General
TakeawaysThe new regulations apply to all employers in California and pertain to any automated decision system — not just advanced “AI” tools, but also those using selection criteria for hiring, promotions or training.Employers are prohibited from using automated decision system (ADS) or criteria th
Immigration - General
From work authorization revocation to TPS expiration, the Trump administration is rapidly altering the landscape of immigration laws, and employers are struggling to keep up and remain compliant.
HR - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The rapid adoption of AI notetaking and transcription tools has transformed how organizations (and individuals) capture, analyze, and share meeting and
California - General
On August 21, 2025, the Mayor of Long Beach approved an ordinance requiring staffing for self-checkout at drug retail establishments and grocery stores.
Immigration - General
As predicted following its passage and signing into law in early July, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA) has resulted in a surge in job applications at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Following that funding approval, hiring and training of suffi
California - Wage & Hour
California’s Department of Finance recently announced the minimum wage increase for 2026. The minimum wage in California will increase from $16.50 per
Immigration - General
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) August 2025 policy memorandum on naturalization applications demonstrates the agency’s heightened scrutiny in conferring citizenship and raises questions on how newly empowered officers will conduct their review. Citizenship is the final step in
California - General
The California Supreme Court’s recent decision in Hohenshelt v. Superior Court addressed whether California’s Code of Civil Procedure section
New York - General
New York has officially joined the growing list of states requiring certain private employers to offer retirement savings options. The New York Secure
Federal Gov't - General
On August 18, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with BST & Co. CPAs, LLP (BST).