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Along with these legislative changes, at least three new workplace postings are available on the Department of Industrial Relations website for employers to implement...more
Foreign nationals and their sponsoring US employers eagerly await the monthly release of the US Department of State (DOS) Visa Bulletin, to confirm when they will be eligible to apply for permanent residence in the US: the...more
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
On Dec. 19, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Trapped at Work Act (the Act) into law. This legislation, effective immediately, impacts agreements and policies that require employees to reimburse certain payments if they...more
On January 12, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a final rule that will increase fees associated with its Premium Processing Service. The increased fees will take effect on March 1, 2026, and...more
We are already halfway through January. As noted in a prior blog, SB 294 requires all CA employers to distribute a “Know Your Rights” Notice by February 1, 2026. That Notice has now been published in English and Spanish. ...more
Every business relies on intellectual property, whether it is created by the business or licensed from third parties. It is embodied in software, branding, marketing content, proprietary processes and the everyday work...more
Last month, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed S3072, which amends the New York State Fair Credit Reporting Act to preclude New York employers from using applicant or employee consumer credit history for employment...more
2026 is bringing significant changes to Washington’s employment laws. This Update summarizes the changes taking effect on January 1, 2026, and highlights recent legal developments contributing to a rise in employment...more
Eva Peron’s farewell song from “Evita” comes to mind as the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP or Agency) loses its authority and prepares to take its final bow. Aligning with the Administration’s efforts...more
In most cases, denials of ERISA plan benefits by administrators who have been granted discretionary authority to interpret and apply the plan are reviewed under an abuse of discretion standard, and may only be reversed if the...more
As reported in Part 4 of our 2025 End of Year Plan Sponsor “To Do List, Section 6039 of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) requires employers to provide a written information statement to each employee or former employee...more
Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Report: Government Accountability Office (GAO) OIG Fall 2025 Semiannual Report to Congress - On December 30, GAO OIG issued a report detailing its efforts to strengthen oversight,...more
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an advisory opinion (the 2025 Opinion), effective 23 December 2025, on whether earned wage access (EWA) products constitute “credit” under Regulation Z of the Truth in...more
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Pensions Regulator (TPR) are consulting further on the new value for money (VFM) framework for DC pension schemes. The consultation is intended to serve as...more
In December 2025, Poland cemented its position as the front-runner in the race to implement the EU Pay Transparency Directive, with new legislation coming into force and a comprehensive draft bill being published. Together,...more
Employers sponsoring equity incentive plans or tax-qualified employee stock purchase plans (“ESPP”) must fulfill certain year-end information reporting requirements under Section 6039 of the Code with respect to company stock...more
Our Employee Defection and Trade Secrets thought leaders have pulled together their top predictions for the new year so that employers can get a running start to 2026....more
The European Union has revised the European Works Councils (EWC) directive, significantly strengthening employees’ rights to information and consultation across multinational organizations operating in the European Union or...more
Employees regularly leave their jobs to pursue new opportunities, whether by joining a competitor or starting a competing business. The law generally allows employees to prepare for that transition while still employed, but...more
Compliance is never really optional, but this is especially true in healthcare; it’s the backbone of patient trust, ethical operations and organizational success. Everything from clinical care to data management is governed...more
The year 2026 is shaping up to be a critical year for employers. With new regulations, emerging technologies, and shifting cultural expectations, staying up to date with evolving legal issues is more important than ever....more
Welcome to 2026, a 10/1 year in numerology (if you are into it). Wherever you might be on the political spectrum, we can all agree that there is a lot happening, and there has been some significant changes....more
California and New York recently enacted legislation aimed at prohibiting certain contract terms that impose financial obligations on workers if their work relationship terminates....more
The EB-5 market is set for another milestone year in 2026, and the American Lending Center (ALC) is continuing our focus on Immigrant First Investing....more
