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Georgia - General
TakeawaysThe new bill is broader than the FLSA and, if passed, would apply to all businesses.The bill proposes a reporting requirement for all Georgia businesses.If the Georgia bill is passed, there may be greater incentive for employees to bring overtime claims under the FLSA.If the bill becomes la
Maryland
TakeawayPayroll deductions for the state’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance program would begin on 1/1/27 and benefits would become available on 1/1/28 under the Maryland Department of Labor’s proposal.Related links
Michigan
TakeawaysAmendments to the Michigan Minimum Wage Act accelerate the schedule of minimum wage increases but prevent elimination of the tip credit for employees who earn tips.Michigan’s minimum wage rate is now $12.48 per hour, pursuant to a 2/21/25 increase. The minimum wage for tipped workers is $4.
FLSA - General
From meal breaks to bonuses, employers in the healthcare industry manage one of the most complex workforces. They also face a spectrum of competing federal and state laws and regulations regarding employees’ wages and hours.
Immigration - General
After quietly updating consular websites, signaling a significant change to Visa Interview Waiver (“dropbox”) eligibility requirements, on Feb. 18, 2025, the Department of State (DOS) officially announced the reversion to pre-COVID eligibility standards, reducing the window for dropbox eligibility f
HR - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
TakeawaysRecent advances in autonomous AI agents could signal a breakthrough in how AI can eventually recognize and learn from mistakes.Some of our greatest innovators have recognized that making mistakes (and learning from them) is the key to innovation and invention.If AI agents can learn from mis
HR - General
While recent executive orders have attempted to dismantle DEI initiatives under the guise of illegality, it is crucial for employers today to understand how to maintain inclusivity across their workforce and support all employees as individuals.
FLSA - General
It’s a new year. A new administration. And an uncertain wage and hour terrain. As we watch for what lies ahead, we start with a look back at wage and hour developments in 2024, and where things stand now. Click here to download the 2024 Wage and Hour Developments: A Year in Review.
Immigration - Visas
The U.S. Department of State has unexpectedly updated Consular websites with revised eligibility requirements for Visa Interview Waiver (“dropbox”) appointments. Effective immediately, dropbox eligibility is limited to applicants renewing a visa in the same nonimmigrant classification that expired w
New York - Restrictive Covenants
TakeawaysA bill to ban employment non-competes for all but highly compensated individuals is being considered by the New York state legislature. Gov. Hochul vetoed a similar bill in 2023, and the latest proposal appears to respond to the veto memo.If passed, the ban will be go into effect 30 days af
HR - Health Care Industry
Ensuring the safety and security of residents in assisted living facilities (ALFs) is a top priority for many healthcare employers. Unfortunately, the theft of residents’ valuable possessions remains a troubling issue that may undermine trust and well-being of essential healthcare workers.
ADA - Public Accommodations
Food establishments are committed to serving all customers fairly, including offering reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
California - General
The 2025 pay data reporting deadline under California law is May 14th. The California Civil Rights Department has published guidance for employers on
Ohio
Beginning April 9, 2025, Ohio employers must produce detailed and accurate pay stubs under the new Pay Stub Protection Act (PSPA).Employers must provide employees with a statement, or access to a statement, of the employee’s earnings and deductions for each pay period that includes the following inf
California - General
California’s pay data reporting requirements were established under Senate Bill (SB) 973, signed into law in 2020. The law mandates that private employers
Immigration - Visas
The H-1B cap season for Fiscal Year 2026 is quickly approaching. USCIS announced on Feb. 5, 2025, that the registration period for FY 2026 will open at noon (EST) on Friday, March 7, 2025, and close at noon (EST) on Monday, March 24, 2025, and that the registration fee will
Labor Law - General
President Donald Trump removed National Labor Relations Board member Gwynne Wilcox and General Counsel (GC) Jennifer Abruzzo and appointed a new interim GC. While Abruzzo’s termination was widely expected, Wilcox’s discharge is unprecedented.
HR - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
In light of President Trump’s recent Executive Orders, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs and policies are facing unprecedented scrutiny.
HR - General
Leveraging data is one of an organization's most valuable assets. Metrics measure market competitiveness and help ensure pay equity and compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
HR - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
A letter from 10 state Attorneys General to 6 major financial services companies signals an increase in state-level scrutiny of DEI and ESG practices.