Today's businesses face increased exposure to costly wage and hour litigation. Managing employee rate requirements, overtime pay, time-clock entries, as well as navigating potential government investigations into your...more
Below are the key state employment law changes that have occurred in September 2025. Employers should review these updates to ensure compliance with new leave rights, posting requirements, and employee protections across...more
10/8/2025
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As employers keep their eye on compliance, below are some notable employment law changes that will be effective in the coming months.
Arkansas -
Effective August 4, 2025 - Senate Bill 598 (S.B. 598) requires an employer or...more
8/26/2025
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On July 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) released updated E-Verify compliance information related to revoked Employment Authorization Documents (“EADs”) for certain noncitizens whose parole status...more
2025 is halfway over, and already, there has been significant activity and legal developments throughout the U.S. on the state and local level. Below is a recap of notable laws enacted throughout the U.S. that have become...more
7/31/2025
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On April 21, 2025, a California Court of Appeal held employees working six hours or less in a single workday can prospectively waive their mandatory meal periods. The ruling provided clarification on a long-standing question:...more
An increase in immigration and employment law activity has impacted employers across industries in 2025. For employers, staying up-to-date with the latest compliance requirements is crucial in avoiding legal penalties and...more
5/8/2025
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On April 2, 2025, United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it will extend the work authorization for individuals who are in the U.S. on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from Venezuela through April 2,...more
On Friday, Feb. 21, Governor Whitmer signed House Bill 4002 (H.B. 4002) and Senate Bill 8 (S.B. 8) into law, which impose last minute and new amendments to Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) and minimum wage law (i.e.,...more
There are many questions surrounding potential U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids impacting the workplace, as well as a heightened prospect of being contacted by the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)...more
1/28/2025
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Less than a month before the changes are set to go into effect, the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has given employers some guidance on how the department will be enforcing the new requirements and published the poster...more
2025 is set to be another year of expanded paid leave requirements for employers. While the results are still preliminary, employers should start preparing in the states that have voted in new leave laws....more
11/27/2024
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On August 9, 2024, the Illinois State Senate finalized amendments to the Right to Privacy Act. These amendments add additional requirements for employers who use employment eligibility verification programs, including...more
It’s not usual for companies to have employees working in multiple states, especially if they hire remote workers. However, managing a workforce that is spread out over multiple locations can be challenging.
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5/9/2024
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On April 23, 2024, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) announced its final rule, amending the minimum salary levels necessary for employees to be considered exempt from the overtime requirements under the Fair Labor...more
Across the country, states are implementing pay transparency laws, which will impact the way employers advertise, pay and hire their employees. These laws are here to stay and if employers are not preparing for compliance...more
The recently overhauled paid leave ordinances in Illinois include: Illinois Paid Leave For All Workers Act (effective January 1, 2024), Cook County Paid Leave (effective February 1, 2024) and the City of Chicago Paid Leave...more
2/27/2024
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Paid Sick Leave ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
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Sick Leave ,
Termination Payments ,
Time-Off Policies ,
Wage and Hour ,
Waiting Periods ,
Webinars
California’s equal pay data reporting law applies to private companies that have at least 100 employees nationwide on payroll and at least one California employee. The reporting deadline for the 2023 reporting year is May 8,...more
As we wind down 2023, your company may be sharing with its employees either through business closing periods or end-of-the-year bonuses. Employers must be cognizant that these generous gestures may carry compliance...more
With the January 1, 2024, Leave of Absence Request form and peneffective date of the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (IPLAWA) quickly approaching, employers need to ensure they are analyzing their existing paid leave...more
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8/29/2023
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Amundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management Certification Training Series -
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8/29/2023
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Amundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management Certification Training Series -
Develop your managers into the professional leaders who create the culture that propels your business. Amundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management...more
8/29/2023
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Amundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management Certification Training Series -
Develop your managers into the professional leaders who create the culture that propels your business. Amundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management...more
8/29/2023
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Amundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management Certification Training Series -
Develop your managers into the professional leaders who create the culture that propels your business. Amundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management...more
8/29/2023
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Documentation ,
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Employee Misconduct ,
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Employment Policies ,
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Leadership ,
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Performance Improvement Plans ,
Recruitment Policies ,
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Training ,
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Workplace Communication ,
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