The U.S. Department of State has announced that it will suspend immigrant visa processing for applicants from approximately 75 countries, beginning January 21, 2026, as part of a broader reassessment of consular screening and...more
New compliance requirements are now in effect for fashion brands, agencies, and intermediaries. The New York Fashion Workers Act, effective June 19, 2025, introduced significant legal obligations for brands that hire models...more
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New compliance requirements are now in effect for fashion brands, agencies, and intermediaries. The New York Fashion Workers Act, effective June 19, 2025, introduced significant legal obligations for brands that hire models...more
On July 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) published its “Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination” (the “Guidance”) to all federal agencies. The Guidance, dated July 29,...more
In the first five months of this administration, it is clear that one of the foremost concerns of President Trump’s agenda is its focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (“DEI”) initiatives. Issued in January 2025,...more
On March 24, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) appointed Catherine Eschbach as the head of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”). Prior to her appointment, Director Eschbach worked for six...more
As we reported on January 22, 2025, and January 29, 2025, the Trump Administration issued Executive Orders targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) initiatives in the federal government and private sector, namely...more
As we reported on January 21, 2025, and January 29, 2025, the Trump Administration issued Executive Orders targeting diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”) initiatives in the federal government and private sector, namely...more
Our prior Legal Alert regarding President Trump’s January 21, 2025 Executive Order entitled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” (“January 21, 2025 Executive Order”) focused on its rescission...more
After soliciting public comments, the Cook County Commission on Human Rights issued amendments to the Interpretive and Procedural Rules Governing the Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance. The Board of Cook County Commissioners...more
Wage theft is a growing concern that poses significant threats to workers across Illinois and Chicago. This alert outlines recent legislative changes that expand the avenues for wage recovery for independent contractors,...more
Summer provided more than hot weather for Illinois; there were notable changes to Illinois employment law. Employers with Illinois employees should review their policies and employee handbooks to address these new changes....more
Over the next year, the landscape of leave and break laws is changing in New York. We’ve outlined a few highlights and key dates below....more
As previously reported, federal agencies, such as the Federal Trade Commission and National Labor Relations Board, and several states are limiting the use of employee non-compete agreements or banning them altogether....more
Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all employers are required to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all employees hired after November 6, 1986. To do this, employers must complete Employment...more
Kilpatrick Townsend Partner Samera Ludwig participated in a panel on “Code-Switching: Shifting the Way We Communicate and Present Ourselves in the Workplace” during CenterForce’s Driving Diversity in Law & Leadership Summit...more
Kilpatrick Townsend partner Samera Ludwig participated in a panel on “Code-Switching: Shifting the Way We Communicate and Present Ourselves in the Workplace” during CenterForce’s Driving Diversity in Law & Leadership Summit...more