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Holland & Knight LLP

U.S. Consulates Delay H-1B and H-4 Visa Appointments for New Vetting Protocol

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The U.S. Department of State is expanding its review of H-1B and H-4 visa applicants' online presences, and U.S. consulates have started canceling and rescheduling visa appointments scheduled on or after Dec. 15, 2025, when...more

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College Athletes Release Model CBA Framework – What Could This Mean For Universities?

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With most of the country’s focus on who was snubbed by the College Football Playoff Selection Committee, college athletics reached another inflection point on Monday with the release of Athletes.org’s first-ever draft...more

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Five Golden Rings… and Compliance Rules Worth Their Weight in Gold

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Bonuses, commissions, profit-sharing, and other incentive programs are powerful tools for motivating employees and rewarding performance. But like those coveted golden rings, they come with rules attached. Mishandling...more

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

What Philadelphia Employers Need to Know about the Amendments to the City’s Ban the Box Ordinance

Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards ordinance (also known as the “fair chance” or “ban the box” ordinance), which applies to most private employers and agencies in the City of Philadelphia, was recently...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

The Hidden Legal Minefield: Compliance Concerns with AI Smart Glasses, Part 1 – Biometrics

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Smart glasses with AI capabilities have evolved from futuristic concept to everyday reality. The market exploded in 2024, with global smart glasses shipments surging 210% year-over-year, driven primarily by Meta’s Ray-Ban...more

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New Tax-Advantaged Savings Accounts for Children: Trump Accounts Expected to Go Live in 2026

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A provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act created “Trump Accounts,” a new type of individual retirement account (IRA) for children. Starting in 2026, a Trump Account may be opened for any child who is a U.S. citizen, has...more

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

Let’s keep your holiday parties merry, bright, and stress-free

With 2025 winding down and the holiday season upon us, many organizations are planning to celebrate another year in the books, boost employee morale, and foster workplace camaraderie. While holiday parties may feel like a...more

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

Recent Immigration Updates Affecting Employers and Their Foreign National Employees

Over the past several months, the current administration has introduced significant changes to employment‑based immigration processes, producing increased risks associated with immigration‑related compliance obligations....more

Mogin Law LLP

“Empire of AI”: Tech Journalist Hao Slams Silicon Valley’s “AI Colonialism”

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Author says AI companies are consolidating power at unprecedented levels, monopolizing talent, shaping regulatory frameworks, and cozying up to defense contractors....more

Ballard Spahr LLP

While Congress Slept: Health Benefit Developments During the Shutdown

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Although much of our attention this fall was focused on the government shutdown, health plan sponsors may be interested in several less-publicized developments affecting group health plans....more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

New EEOC Guidance Aligns with DOL’s H-1B ‘Project Firewall,’ Stresses Foreign Worker Preferences Can Be a Form of ‘National...

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While not promulgating any new policies, this latest guidance emphasizes what EEOC sees as anti-American bias in employment practices, aligning closely with Project Firewall’s objective of prioritizing U.S. workers through...more

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AI in Employment: States Tighten Regulations to Help Curb Algorithmic Discrimination

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Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape how we live everyday life, influencing how we communicate, work, and even make routine decisions. From voice assistants like Siri and Alexa that manage household tasks to the...more

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SB 446 and California’s New Thirty-Day Data Breach Countdown

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For businesses operating in California, the rules of the game are changing once again, this time concerning data security breaches of employee or consumer information. ...more

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The Global Push to Open Private Markets to Mainstream Investors

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Rules are changing in the UK and EU, but the biggest test is the US 401(k) system — home to more than $9 trillion and the world’s tightest fiduciary constraints....more

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New Jersey Enacts Broader Prohibitions on ‘Captive Audience’ Meetings

On September 3, 2025, Governor Phil Murphy signed Assembly Bill No. 4429 (A4429), which amends the state’s “captive audience” law by expanding the restrictions on employer-mandated communications and meetings concerning...more

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German Regional Labor Issues Ruling on the Domestic Application of General Protection Against Dismissal

Technological progress offers employees and employers increasing opportunities for flexible employment arrangements. For example, employees can live in Germany and work from home for foreign companies without having to...more

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New Year, New Laws in New Hampshire: Is Your Company in Compliance for 2026?

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New Hampshire employees will ring in the new year with several new workplace protections and leave rights – and employers should be ready to comply. Starting January 1, new laws will go into effect broadening protections for...more

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Some Upcoming H-1B/H-4 Visa Appointments Cancelled for Enhanced Vetting

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Following the Dept. of State’s announcement that it will expand its “online presence review” to all H‑1B and H-4 visa applicants starting Dec. 15, 2025, U.S. Embassy and Consulates in India (“Mission India”) started, on Dec....more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

USCIS Rolls Back Extended EAD Validity: What Employers Need to Know

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Effective December 5, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a significant change to Employment Authorization Document (EAD) validity periods. The maximum validity for certain categories will be...more

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The Silence of the Minutes

If you ever want to know how strong your fiduciary process really is, don’t look at the investment lineup—look at your meeting minutes....more

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UK Government Publishes Working Paper on Reform of Non-Compete Clauses

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On 26 November 2025, the UK government published a working paper seeking views on options to reform the law governing non-compete clauses in employment contracts. A non-compete is a clause which prevents an employee from...more

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State Department Announces Expanded Screening and Vetting of H-1B and H-4 Visa Applications

Starting December 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of State will expand its online presence review to include all H-1B and dependent H-4 visa applicants. As part of the expansion, announced by the State Department on December 3,...more

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Deadline Imminent for SECURE 2.0 Amendments to Tax-Exempt 457(b) Plans

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Unlike virtually all other types of plans, 457(b) plans maintained by (non-governmental) tax-exempt entities—such as many charities, hospitals, insurers, and private universities—did not receive the benefit of an extended...more

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[Day 2] 12 Days of California Labor and Employment: 2025 Year in Review

The end of something is always the beginning of something else. That always rings true for years’ end and new employment laws. It is time, once again, for all employers to sit down, buckle up, and get ready for the 2026...more

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Complying With Local Minimum Wage Ordinances in California: Practical Guidance for Remote Workforces

California employers face a complex minimum wage compliance landscape, in which state law sets a floor and cities and counties often set higher local minimums. As remote and hybrid arrangements proliferate, the obligation to...more

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