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OSHA - General
Two cases before the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals could place limits on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) ability to cite employers for failing to prevent workplace violence. Both cases involve psychiatric hospitals where staff reported assaults by patients, and OSHA issue
Immigration - Visas
With the commencement of the new federal fiscal year, many individuals with approved fiscal year (FY) 2026 H-1B cap petitions began employment in H-1B status as of October 1, 2025. Others may still be awaiting adjudication of pending petitions. Both employers and employees may want to take this oppo
Immigration - General
In a major policy shift and subject to court approval, the federal government has indicated in a court filing that it plans to resume processing of initial applications under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program for the first time since 2021. This follows a January 2025 federal
Minnesota - Wage & Hour
On January 1, 2026, Minnesota’s Paid Leave law will take effect, providing qualified employees with up to twelve weeks of paid medical leave, twelve weeks of paid family leave, and employees who need both family and medical leave in a single benefit year may qualify for up to twenty weeks.
FLSA - General
One day before the government shutdown , on September 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued four opinion letters, including FLSA2025-03 , which condones including front-of-house oyster shuckers in traditional tip pools. This opinion letter addresses a question posed by a restaurant emp
OSHA - General
The Sixth Circuit’s recent decision in Ohio Telecom Association v. FCC , Nos. 24-3133/3206/3252 (August 13, 2025), offers a powerful road map for agencies looking to regulate after Congress has used the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to strike down prior rules. For the Occupational Safety and Health
Labor Law - Coverage
On September 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released an opinion letter that found a restaurant and a club inside a hotel were likely joint employers as it appeared they shared facilities, operations, ownership, and management. While the opinion letter addressed specific facts presented
New Jersey - Wage & Hour
The New Jersey statewide minimum wage rate will increase to $15.92 per hour from $15.49 per hour for most employees beginning on January 1, 2026, in accordance with annual adjustments required by law.
Federal Gov't - General
The Beltway Buzz ™ is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business.
Federal Gov't - EEOC
On October 3, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed Brittany Bull Panuccio by a 51–46 vote to serve as a commissioner of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for a term expiring in 2029. This confirmation provides Republicans with a majority on the Commission and positions the agency to realig
OSHA - Mining
Since the government shutdown began on October 1, 2025, many employers have been concerned about its effects on the operations of various federal agencies, including the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission (FMSHRC). The shutdown has i
HR - Education Industry
On August 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) proposed adding a supplement to the department’s annually updated data collection from postsecondary educational institutions that participate in federal student financial aid programs. The supplement, called the “Admissions and Consumer Tran
Federal Gov't - General
The U.S. government entered a partial shutdown at 12:01 a.m. (EDT) on October 1, 2025, after the president and congressional lawmakers could not reach an agreement to fund the federal government for fiscal year 2026. Without the enactment of a continuing resolution to extend the government’s funding
California - General
On September 11, 2025, the California Legislature passed a bill that would ban “stay or pay” terms in employment contracts, which require employees to pay their employer back for certain costs if they leave the job. Governor Gavin Newsom has not signed it yet.
California - General
The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (Cal/OSHA Standards Board) authorized a limited advisory committee to consider clarifications and training requirements for interior framing work, opening the door to further dialogue and clarification of the new fall protection rules. At
California - Cal/OSHA
On September 18, 2025, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (Cal/OSHA Standards Board) voted to adopt revisions to regulations on construction safety orders for confined spaces. The Office of Administrative Law (OAL) has thirty days to approve the draft regulation at Title 8
California - Cal/OSHA
On September 18, 2025, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (Cal/OSHA Standards Board) declined to adopt an emergency request to provide pay and sick leave protections for agricultural workers affected by the avian influenza. The request, from Valley Voices, a California cen
Federal Gov't - General
On October 1, 2025, the United States federal government entered a shutdown after congressional lawmakers failed to pass a resolution to continue funding the government. The shutdown will likely cause several disruptions for private employers, including late payments on contracts, disruptions to reg
Delaware
On September 26, 2025, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed into law legislation that will require employers in Delaware to include wage or salary ranges and information on benefits offered in job postings, becoming the latest in a growing number of states to enact a pay transparency law.
Federal Gov't - DOJ
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has released an advisory memorandum opinion making clear that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 may require the federal government to provide “situational telework” to its employees as a religious accommodation. This development is part of the Trump admin