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HR - Independent Contractors
TakeawaysIn several ongoing lawsuits, the DOL has notified the courts that it will reconsider its 2024 independent contractor rule and may issue a new rule.The 2024 rule formally rescinded an independent contractor rule issued at the close of the first Trump Administration.The 2024 rule remains in e
Maryland
TakeawayPayroll deductions will begin 01.01.27, with leave benefits availability slated for 01.03.28.Related links
ADA - Mental Disabilities
Accommodation requests for mental health issues are on the rise. Even though these types of disabilities might not be outwardly apparent, employers must address requests for mental health accommodations in the same way they would evaluate— and potentially accommodate—any disability as legally requir
Immigration - Visas
The U.S. State Department’s “Catch and Revoke” program uses artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor foreign nationals, particularly student visa holders.
Immigration - General
Takeaways The initial drawing includes registrants under both the 65,000 regular cap and the 20,000 master’s cap. Employers and attorneys have been
Benefits - General
Each year, National Employee Benefits Day offers a chance to reflect on the ever-changing landscape of employer-sponsored benefits. This year may be the
Sex and Gender Discrimination
Effective April 2, 2025, all documents issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will identify individuals as either male or female. Previously, USCIS-issued documents also listed “X” as a gender. This policy change is a direct response to President Donald Trump’s Jan. 20, 2025, ex
ADA - General
The Department of Justice (DOJ) withdrew 11 documents providing guidance to businesses on compliance with Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act
California - General
In 2022, California passed Assembly Bill (AB) 1949 which amended the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) to provide for bereavement leave. The law took
Virginia
On March 24, 2025, Virginia’s Governor vetoed House Bill (HB) 2094, known as the High-Risk Artificial Intelligence Developer and Deployer Act. This bill
Immigration - Visas
Takeaways The new DHS rule extends the H-1B Cap Gap period from 10.1 to 04.1. F-1 students with pending or approved H-1B petitions benefit from this
Missouri - General
On Nov. 5, 2024, Missouri voters approved Proposition A, which included a new statewide paid sick leave law and an increase to the minimum wage. The paid
Affirmative Action - OFCCP
The Wall Street Journal is reporting newly appointed OFCCP Director Catherine Eschbach announced to OFCCP staff that the Agency will review federal
Affirmative Action - OFCCP
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced that Catherine Eschbach will be the new Director of OFCCP, taking over for Acting Director Michael Schloss.
HR - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
TakeawaysThe guidance is “focused on educating the public about unlawful discrimination related to ‘diversity, equity, and inclusion’ (DEI) in the workplace.”DEI-related activities will be scrutinized under Title VII standards.Employers should ensure their DEI policies and programs align with Title
California - General
The purchase or sale of a business in California involves intricate legal considerations, particularly regarding the rights of and responsibilities to
Benefits - ERISA
On Friday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced the fifth enforcement action under its Risk
HR - Education Industry
Related linOn March 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order (EO), “ Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities ,” directing the secretary of education “to the maximum extent appropriate and permitted by law, take all necessary steps to facilitate t
FLSA - Federal Minimum Wage
TakeawaysPresident Trump has rescinded President Biden’s 2021 executive order increasing the minimum wage for employees of federal contractors. The minimum wage is now $13.30 per hour for federal contractors covered by President Obama’s 2014 executive order, which remains in effect.Trump’s action do
Immigration - General
The Trump Administration urged the U.S. Supreme Court to limit nationwide injunctions blocking enforcement of the executive order (EO) to end birthright citizenship. Following his inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an EO directing federal agencies to refuse recognition of U