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Minnesota - General
The Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR) recently made updates to several documents and definitions for Minnesota government contractors. This is the third article in a series focused on the compliance responsibilities of Minnesota contractors holding workforce certificates that the MDHR issu
Tennessee - General
On May 1, 2025, Governor Bill Lee signed into law legislation ( SB 536/HB194 ) that expands Tennessee’s Intercollegiate Athlete’s Name, Image, or Likeness Law (“student-athlete NIL statute”). Under the law, Tennessee student-athletes will have no limits on NIL compensation unless the limitations are
Immigration - Visas
On May 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of State completed the selection process for the Diversity Visa Lottery for fiscal year 2026. Created by the Immigration Act of 1990, the U.S. Diversity Visa (DV) program, often referred to as the “Diversity Lottery,” aims to enhance the diversity of the immigrant
OSHA - General
Senate confirmation of David Keeling, President Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as the assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety and health, began on June 6, 2025. The testimony, given during the first week of his nomination process, focused on his qualifications, professional background,
OSHA - General
On June 5, 2025, Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer testified before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce regarding the Trump administration’s proposed fiscal year 2026 budget. The proposed budget includes significant funding reductions for the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), speci
California - General
The California Senate recently passed legislation ( Senate Bill No. 84 ) that would require a plaintiff to give a qualified business notice and 120 days to cure an accessibility violation before filing a lawsuit seeking statutory damages and attorneys’ fees. The bill would create the nation’s first
OSHA - General
The hearing on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) proposed Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings Standard began on June 16, 2025. The hearing is the third step in what OSHA describes as a seven-step rulemaking process. It takes place against t
Federal Gov't - General
On June 6, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States released two decisions on its emergency docket with serious implications for federal agencies, companies that do business with the government, and the data of millions of Americans. First, in Social Security Administration v. American Federatio
HR - General
Research shows that Gen Z employees, ages twenty-one to twenty-eight, are less likely to drink alcohol than previous generations, which may impact how they feel about work-related events that include drinking.
Oregon - General
On June 9, 2025, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 951 , which, among other things, will impose significant new limitations on restrictive covenants with healthcare practitioners relating to noncompetition, nondisparagement, and nondisclosure. The limitations may soon be mo
New York - General
In anticipation of the June 20, 2025, effective date of the New York Child Data Protection Act (NYCDPA), the Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) recently released implementation guidance that provides critical clarity for businesses, schools, and other organizations that collect or p
HR - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The use of algorithmic software and automated decision systems (ADS) to make workforce decisions, including the most sophisticated type, artificial intelligence (AI), has surged in recent years. HR technology’s promise of increased productivity and efficiency, data-driven insights, and cost reductio
Minnesota - General
The Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR) recently updated several documents on its website for Minnesota government contractors. This is the second article in a series focused on the compliance responsibilities of Minnesota contractors holding workforce certificates that the MDHR issued. The
HR - Arbitration Issues
The Supreme Court of California is set to decide whether the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) preempts a California statute that requires employers to forfeit the right to arbitrate disputes with employees if arbitration fees are not paid in a timely manner. The case could answer significant questions
FLSA - Minimum Wage, State Issues
Several state and local minimum wage rates will soon increase, beginning on July 1, 2025 . This article provides the state and major locality minimum wage increases for mid-2025 only , along with related changes in the minimum cash wage for tipped employees where applicable. The new rates are listed
HR - General
Recent protests across major U.S. cities, including Los Angeles, have resulted in business disruptions impacting both employers and their employees. The events are a reminder for employers to prepare for emergencies in the face of increasing civil unrest and government responses.
Federal Gov't - General
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California - General
On June 2, 2025, the California Senate approved a bill, called the “No Robo Bosses Act,” that would restrict when and how employers can use automated decision-making systems and artificial intelligence (AI) to make employment-related decisions without human oversight. The bill comes as California co
New York - General
On December 21, 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the New York State Fashion Workers Act , which regulates model management companies and their clients, including retail stores, fashion designers, advertising agencies, photographers, and publishing companies, and provides enhanced protecti
Benefits - 401(k)
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) indicated in court documents that it intends to begin new rulemaking to replace a previous rule that permitted 401(k) plan fiduciaries to consider environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors when choosing investment options in the plan.