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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.
FLSA - Federal Minimum Wage
On December 4, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) proposed ending the practice of paying subminimum wages to workers with certain disabilities. The proposed rule would phase out subminimum wages for workers with disabilities over a three-year period.
Immigration - General
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently updated its Occupational Information Network (O*NET), resulting in readjustments to the “Job Zones”—five articulated categories correlated with the levels of education, training, and work experience necessary to perform certain occupations—that specific oc
Immigration - General
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it has received enough petitions to meet the congressionally mandated caps for H-1B visas for fiscal year (FY) 2025. This includes the 65,000 regular cap and the 20,000 U.S. advanced degree exemption, commonly known as the master’s
Benefits - General
Employers providing health plan coverage through a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) may need to amend their HDHP before year-end to remove first-dollar telehealth coverage. Although prior regulatory relief permitted employers to provide telehealth coverage without cost sharing, that relief is due
Immigration - General
To streamline the application process and reduce delays, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced new requirements for certain applicants seeking permanent residency in the United States. Effective immediately, individuals filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent
Affirmative Action - OFCCP
On November 25, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced that its planned new monthly employment data collection form for federal contractors and subcontractors with large contracts will launch in March 2025.
FLSA - Overtime Exemptions
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is appealing a U.S. district judge’s recent ruling striking down the agency’s final rule “Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees,” which had authorized an increase in the white-colla
Indiana
On November 25, 2024, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled that a former chief operating officer (COO) at a medical fee collection company did not breach noncompete agreements and a nondisclosure provision when she took a job at a competitor.
HR - Workplace Violence
Retail employers are bracing for the annual surge in customer traffic and sales during the holidays, but the large crowds, stress of the season, and other factors increase the risks of workplace violence. As the holiday season approaches, retail employers may want to consider steps to address the en
HR - Workplace Violence
Retail employers are bracing for the annual surge in customer traffic and sales during the holidays, but the large crowds, stress of the season, and other factors increase the risks of workplace violence. As the holiday season approaches, retail employers may want to consider steps to address the en
HR - General
In an increasingly digital world, the rise in cybercrime involving email scams has become a significant threat to individuals and organizations alike. These sophisticated attacks exploit human psychology and technological vulnerabilities, luring unsuspecting victims into divulging sensitive informat
OSHA - Mining
With the January 2025 return of President-elect Donald Trump to the White House, mine operators can expect the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to undergo a transition in 2025.
New York - General
Businesses that had employees working in Lower Manhattan and Western Brooklyn when the September 11th attacks occurred may need to notify those employees of their potential eligibility for benefits under two federal compensation funds.
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
On November 15, 2024, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that they expect to make an additional 64,716 H-2B visas available for fiscal year (FY) 2025. The allocation of additional H-2B visas will provide needed relief for American employers th
HR - Holiday Parties
This time of year, there’s no shortage of twinkling lights and memories of corporate holiday parties gone wrong. While pop singers belt out their most festive tunes, here are some tips to make sure your office holiday party stays out of legal trouble.
Immigration - Visas
The U.S. Department of State’s December 2024 Visa Bulletin shows advances in the final action dates for India under categories EB-2 and EB-3, while the dates for filing of employment-based visa applications remain unchanged.
FLSA - Holiday Pay, Gifts, Bonuses
Many employers give holiday gifts to boost workforce morale and spread holiday cheer. But that purpose will not be fulfilled if the gifts turn out to be insulting or a tax burden for employees. Here are some tips to ensure holiday gifts from the company, managers, and colleagues stay professional
FMLA - General
In an opinion letter dated November 8, 2024, the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) responded to a question posed by an organization dedicated to finding a cure for specific diseases. At issue was the question of whether treatment provided as part of a clinical