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HR - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
A December 11, 2025 executive order marks the beginning of an aggressive federal push to short circuit growing state-level AI intervention with standardized AI regulation nationwide. Podcast hosts Joe Lazzarotti and Eric Felsberg discuss the substantial compliance, risk management and governance con
ADA - General
\\\\t In Smith v. Mich. Dep’t of Corr., the Sixth Circuit held that Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act does not provide a private cause of action for retaliation, addressing the unsettled statutory basis for this type of claim.
HR - General
As we explored in Part 1 of this series, AI-enabled smart glasses are rapidly evolving from niche wearables into powerful tools with broad workplace appeal — but their innovative capabilities bring equally significant legal and privacy concerns. Modern smart glasses blend high-resolution cameras, al
Benefits - ERISA
ERISA class action litigation did not let up in 2025. Retirement plan fee litigation – which has dominated for several years – remained steady, with new, or in some cases refined, theories targeting 401(k) forfeitures and stable value fund performance. Additionally, this year saw a boom in litigatio
Immigration - General
Key Takeaways In addition to reviewing green cards for nationals of 19 designated countries , USCIS is now pausing a wide range of immigration benefits, including EADs, H-1Bs, I-140s and status extensions. USCIS has confirmed its Dec. 2 policy memo, which listed only a narrow set of applications, wa
HR - General
Following failed congressional attempts to limit state AI laws, on December 11, 2025, the President issued an Executive Order titled Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence. The Order represents federal intervention into the growing landscape of state-level AI regulation. Ac
Massachusetts - General
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FLSA - General
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HR - General
As employers have become accustomed to basic pay transparency obligations, states and cities have begun ramping up requirements for greater information disclosure. Proactive planning and strong decision-making regarding an organization’s culture can help alleviate the stress employers face.
HR - General
Smart glasses with AI capabilities have evolved from futuristic concept to everyday reality. The market exploded in 2024, with global smart glasses shipments surging 210% year-over-year, driven primarily by Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses. From the consumer-focused Meta Ray-Ban Display (featuring a bui
HR - General
Takeaways A provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act created “Trump Accounts,” a new type of individual retirement account (IRA) for children. Starting in 2026, a Trump Account may be opened for any child who is a U.S. citizen, has a Social Security number, and who will still be under age 18 by t
Immigration - Visas
Related links EEOC Press Release: New and Updated Educational Materials on National Origin Discrimination (11.19.25) EEOC National Origin Discrimination Landing Page EEOC Technical Assistance Document: “Discrimination Against American Workers Is Against the Law” The Equal Employment Opportunity Comm
Labor Law - General
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit held that Congress may not constitutionally restrict the president’s ability to remove members of the National Labor Relations Board without cause. Wilcox v. Trump, et al., No. 25-5057 (D.C. Cir. Dec. 5, 2025).
FLSA - General
As employers have become accustomed to basic pay transparency obligations, states and cities have begun ramping up requirements for greater information disclosure. Proactive planning and strong decision-making regarding an organization’s culture can help alleviate the stress employers face.
HR - General
When Royal Cornwall Hospital responded to a routine Freedom of Information request in 2023, they had no idea they were about to expose sensitive staff data to the public. The hospital recently apologized after discovering that a spreadsheet published on their website contained hidden sickness absenc
Immigration - General
USCIS has announced the reduction of the maximum validity period from five years to 18 months for employment authorization documents (EAD) for certain categories of aliens or foreign nationals beginning Dec. 5, 2025. The change to USCIS’ Policy Manual reduces the maximum validity period for initial
HR - General
On December 4, 2025, the New York City Council voted to override Mayor Eric Adams’ veto, enacting new local laws that significantly expand pay transparency obligations for private employers. Under the new law, employers with at least 200 employees must report pay data, including demographic and occu
HR - General
After years of development and extensive stakeholder engagement, California has finalized groundbreaking cybersecurity audit regulations under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These new requirements may significantly impact how covered businesses protect consumer data. The New Regulations
Immigration - Visas
Takeaways Starting 12.15.25, all H‑1B visa applicants and their H‑4 dependents must make their social‑media profiles public. Consular officers will scrutinize social-media activity, resumes and online work history. Employers sponsoring H-1B workers should anticipate possible delays, administrative p
Immigration - Visas
Takeaways The launch of Project Firewall signals the current administration’s tougher, more restrictive stance on high-skilled immigration. Key aspects of the enforcement initiative include increased investigations, interagency coordination, greater employer accountability and intent to protect Amer