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Benefits - ACA
Congress recently passed the Employer Reporting Improvement Act and the Paperwork Burden Reduction Act (the Acts), which are now awaiting President
HR - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
HR - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
TakeawaysAs the result of a Fifth Circuit decision on 12/11/24, Nasdaq-listed companies will not be required to provide demographic information about their directors.Companies should be alert to possible future state law requirements or investor interest in this area.Companies can consider assessing
California - General
Compliance with California’s paid sick leave law grew increasingly complex this year with new legislative developments. The Labor Commission updated its
California - General
Recently, the Los Angeles City Council approved a motion to amend the Living Wage Ordinance (LWO) and the Hotel Worker Minimum Wage Ordinance (HWMO),
Sex and Gender Discrimination
Businesses that embrace non-discriminatory practices and enforce robust anti-harassment policies create an environment where LGBTQ+ employees can thrive. By fostering a culture of inclusivity and safety, these companies not only support their employees in being their authentic selves but also levera
Immigration - Visas
On Dec. 18, 2024, USCIS released the Modernizing H-1B Requirements, Providing Flexibility in the F-1 Program, and Program Improvements Affecting Other Nonimmigrant Workers Final Rule . First proposed in October 2023, the Biden Administration has been urged to finalize the rule. The rule codifies cer
Federal Gov't - DOL
TakeawaysThe December 2024 final rule restores the language of the dual jobs regulation to its original version, removing the language imposing the “80/20” and 30% non-tipped work restrictions added by the Biden AdministrationThe technical correction was issued in response to a Fifth Circuit decisio
Illinois - Wage & Hour
TakeawaysJust as employers thought their policies were in order, amendments to the rules governing the Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance were approved and became effective immediately.There are five notable changes in the amended rules, including a requirement that Ordinance-provided paid leave conti
HR - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Washington State - General
TakeawaysThe Evergreen State’s new requirements and protections for employees across various industries have effective dates in 2024 and 2025.They cover leave and accommodations, labor relations, paid leave, protected characteristics and more.Employers are encouraged to address these new regulations
Immigration - General
President-Elect Donald Trump is promising sweeping changes to the U.S. immigration system, with a focus on ramping up enforcement and the removal of
Immigration - Visas
The U.S. Supreme Court held in Bouarfa v. Mayorka s , No. 23-583 (Dec. 10, 2024), that one cannot appeal a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) revocation of an approved visa petition in federal court because such revocation is a discretionary agency decision, thus not subject to judici
Immigration - General
The 540-day automatic extensions of expiring employment authorization documents (EADs) will be permanent policy, according to a DHS final rule scheduled to be published on Dec. 13, 2024. The new rule will become effective on Jan. 13, 2025. EAD applicants will be entitled to the 540-day automatic ext
Immigration - General
Some colleges and universities, out of an abundance of caution, are advising their foreign national students and staff who are traveling abroad for winter
New York - Labor Law
Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, all private-sector employers in New York must provide eligible employees 20 hours of paid prenatal leave. The New York State
HR - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Organizations are harnessing the benefits of using generative and traditional AI technologies to enhance productivity, streamline operations, and foster innovation. However, before employing these tools in the workplace, organizations must minimize potential risks and ensure the ethical and responsi
HR - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Establishing a governance structure for artificial intelligence is essential today. Before committing to any specific technology, organizations should evaluate a potential policy’s risks and benefits to create maximum opportunity for successful outcomes.
California - Labor Law
Pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB 2299), the Labor Commissioner was required to develop a model list of employee rights and responsibilities under existing
HR - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI technology has introduced new complexities both into the workplace and the workforce, as well as novel—and sometimes conflicting—regulatory developments.