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As the Trump administration focuses its priorities, employers need to be aware of several new, proposed, and potential changes to workplace laws, regulations, and federal agency enforcement initiatives. Here is a preview of some of the likely changes. Independent Contractor Classification/Joint Employer Rule After the first Trump administration, the Biden administration reverted to a more […]
It’s that time of year again: H-1B CAP season! The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) initial registration period for H-1B CAP will open at 12:00 p.m. ET, on March 7, 2025, and run through 12:00 p.m. ET, on March 24, 2025. During this period, prospective employers and representatives must use a USCIS online account […]
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) became the law in 1993. That’s more than 30 years ago. You’d think all questions about it would have been answered years ago by all federal appeals courts. But trust me, that’s not how the law works! A 2024 case from one of the largest appeals courts in […]
Q Our company employs EMTs, nurses, nurse practitioners, and doctors to provide on-site medical care at locations like construction sites, infrastructure projects, and manufacturing plants. They may not always have another assignment right away but are usually interested in future assignments with the company. In terms of payroll, to avoid repeated extensive onboarding, should we lay […]
As remote and hybrid work models become the norm, businesses face a growing array of compliance challenges. From state-specific labor laws to international tax regulations, companies must navigate a complex web of rules to ensure they remain legally compliant. Organizations that fail to address these challenges risk costly penalties, legal disputes, and reputational damage. Multi-State […]
Beginning on January 1, 2025, New York State’s amended Paid Sick Leave Law will require employers to provide New York employees with up to 20 hours of paid leave every year for “prenatal personal leave,” which is defined as “leave taken for the health care services received by an employee during their pregnancy or related […]
On April 15, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a press release announcing that its Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) regulations would be published in the Code of Federal Regulations in April and become effective in June. Starting last fall, the EEOC has jumped full into the enforcement of the PWFA regulations with […]
When President Donald J. Trump took the oath of office on January 20, two seats on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) were open. As a result, President Trump can immediately reshape the NLRB and alter its political leanings by appointing two Republican board members. Back in December, Senate Democrats had the opportunity to confirm […]
In the last two weeks, The Trump Administration issued numerous executive orders related to immigration policy and ramped up immigration enforcement operations throughout the country. Immigration enforcement operations have started in Chicago, New York City, Los Angeles, and other major U.S. cities, conducted by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE); […]
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs have been a feature in American workplaces for decades. It’s no secret, however, that they have become the most recent target of criticism from a certain segment of the population, including President Donald Trump. In January 2025, the president issued multiple Executive Orders (EOs) taking aim at eliminating DEI […]