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Immigration - Visas
On September 20, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued an official memorandum providing guidance on the Presidential Proclamation, “ Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers ,” published on September 19, 2025. USCIS indicates that the $100,000 payment applies to
Immigration - Visas
The U.S. Department of State’s October 2025 Visa Bulletin shows forward movement in numerous categories, with the exception of EB-3 worldwide. This bulletin is the first for the federal government’s 2026 fiscal year, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it would accep
Immigration - Visas
On September 6, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced that, effective immediately, all nonimmigrant visa applicants should schedule their visa appointments in their country of nationality or residence. Foreign nationals from countries where the U.S. government does not conduct routine visa op
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.
Immigration - Visas
President Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation , “Restriction On Entry Of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers,” on September 19, 2025, announcing a $100,000 government fee on H-1B work visas. The stated goal is to enhance the U.S. economy and labor market. Starting at 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time o
HR - Discipline & Discharge
Employers may be concerned about employee social media activity, even if it is done outside of work and focused on personal messages. Posts with controversial or inflammatory messages are often seen by coworkers, customers, and business partners and can draw unwanted attention to employers, particul
Immigration - Visas
On August 28, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend the regulations regarding foreign students (F), exchange visitors (J), and foreign media representatives (I). DHS will accept public comment until September 29, 2025.
Florida - General
On September 10, 2025, Florida’s First District Court of Appeal ruled the state’s open carry ban unconstitutional (in violation of the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution) in McDaniels v. State of Florida . Attorney General James Uthmeier has told prosecutors and law enforcement that open carr
Minnesota - Wage & Hour
The January 1, 2026, changes to Minnesota’s meal and rest break laws require employers to provide fifteen-minute breaks and a thirty-minute meal break depending on hours worked. However, the vague amendments left more questions than answers. The questions raised in our July 2025 article were submitt
Benefits - General
The Supreme Court of the United States has agreed to hear a case to determine what interest rate assumptions should apply when an employer leaves a multiemployer pension plan. The case could have major financial implications for some employers.
FLSA - Hours Worked
On September 4, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio concluded that the workday starts when remote call center workers begin operating a program or application they use as part of the principal work activities they are employed to perform, not when they first engage their
Labor Law - General
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has filed a lawsuit challenging a recently enacted New York State law that would allow the state to assert jurisdiction over private sector labor disputes when the state believes the NLRB is unable to act effectively, asserting the law is preempted by federa
HR - Workplace Investigations
From the rise of remote work to heightened awareness of mental health, several issues are shaping how employers handle employee complaints and conduct workplace investigations. Here are ten emerging issues impacting workplace investigations that employers may want to consider.
Sex Discrimination - Orientation And Identity
On September 9, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, sitting en banc, ruled that a county health insurance plan’s exclusion denying coverage for gender-affirming surgery did not violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 on its face. The ruling overturned a district court
HR - Discipline & Discharge
Sometimes employees get arrested for alleged crimes while off duty, and it’s better for employers to be prepared and know what to do beforehand than to find themselves in legal jeopardy after the fact. The right move for employers depends on the type of alleged crime, the type of job,
California - General
On October 1, 2025, California’s groundbreaking regulations on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and automated decision-making systems (ADS) in employment practices go into effect. The regulations, advanced by the California Civil Rights Council, aim to prevent algorithmic discrimination again
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.
Immigration - Visas
The U.S. Department of State has announced that it will not issue any new EB-1 employment-based immigrant visas in fiscal year (FY) 2025, which ends on September 30, 2025.
HR - General
A growing number of states require employers to provide safe leave for employees who are victims of violent crimes. Alaska, California, Connecticut, Delaware, and Washington are among the states that mandated leave for crime victims in 2025.
OSHA - General
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) faces three competing budget proposals for fiscal year (FY) 2026: the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations’ proposal, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations’ bill, and the Trump administration’s request, the latter tw