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ILO Adopts First Global Labor Standard for Platform Work: What U.S. Companies Need to Know

On June 12, 2026, the International Labour Conference adopted the Convention Concerning Decent Work in the Platform Economy (No. 193), the first international labor standard specifically designed for platform and gig economy...more

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$100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Temporarily Reinstated

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Following the June 8, 2026 decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts vacating the $100,000 H‑1B fee, the federal government has since filed a notice of appeal and moved to stay the district court’s...more

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The Real Reason Plan Providers Lose Clients

When plan providers lose a client, the first assumption is usually pricing. The advisor must have found a cheaper recordkeeper. The TPA must have been undercut by a competitor. The bundled provider must have offered a...more

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EU Pay Transparency: Lessons for Employers from First Three Member States’ Legislation

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The EU Pay Transparency Directive transpositions adopted by Italy, Lithuania, and Slovakia provide employers with a look at the compliance landscape emerging across Europe. For multinational employers, they highlight the...more

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As the MHA Annual Membership Meeting Approaches: Four Strategic Questions Facing Michigan Health Care Leaders

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As health care leaders from across Michigan prepare to gather on Mackinac Island later this month, there is no shortage of issues competing for their attention. Reimbursement pressures continue to challenge financial...more

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The Future of EEO-1 Reporting May Be State-Led: Colorado Shows Why

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Colorado has become the latest state to step into an area where federal workforce reporting and compliance requirements may be facing uncertainty. On June 4, 2026, Colorado enacted HB 26-1207, a new law requiring certain...more

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California Enacts Executive Order to Prepare For AI’s Labor Impact

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On May 21, 2026, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-6-26 in preparation for the impacts of artificial intelligence on the workforce. The order requires state agencies, labor experts, economists, universities, and...more

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EEOC Lawsuit Against the New York Times - the Latest Front in Workplace Discrimination Enforcement

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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) lawsuit against the New York Times, EEOC v. The New York Times Company, Case No. 1:26-cv-03704, has emerged as a closely watched test of how federal...more

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Court Blocks USCIS Processing Holds, Easing Immigration Backlogs for Employers

A recent federal court decision has significant implications for the processing of immigration benefits and for employers managing a foreign national workforce. The U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island...more

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Beltway Buzz - June 2026 #2

The Beltway Buzz® is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business....more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

DOL Proposes ERISA Safe Harbor for Selection of 401(k) Investment Options

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued proposed regulations establishing a new prudence safe harbor for fiduciaries selecting designated investment alternatives for participant-directed retirement plans. The...more

Robinson Immigration Law

The Remote Work Revolution vs. Visa Compliance: A Legal Minefield for Multinational Employers

How can multinational employers address the challenge of remote work flexibility when immigration laws still demand fixed, authorized locations? The rapid normalization of remote and hybrid work has fundamentally changed...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

The EU Pay Transparency Directive – Next Steps Despite Missing Implementation

The EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970, the "Directive") took effect on June 6, 2023. Member states were required to transpose it by June 7, 2026. As discussed in our previous update, The EU Pay...more

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Minimum Wages Adjusted Across the USA

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On July 1, 2026, new minimum wage rates will take effect in numerous localities nationwide. Many California employers—especially those in the health care sector—may need to adjust payroll settings, as statutory health care...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

California Local Wage Increases Effective July 1, 2026

Employers in California should prepare for the upcoming local minimum wage increases taking effect on July 1, 2026. Several cities and counties across the state have enacted ordinances establishing minimum wage rates that...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

3 New Pay Transparency State Laws Raise Compliance Risks

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In recent years, wage transparency laws have taken root in numerous states and localities across the U.S., adding a new layer of complexity to the hiring landscape. While each wage transparency law varies slightly, most...more

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Regulation Respecting the Measures to Prevent or Put a Stop to Sexual Violence – What Employers Need to Know

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Québec employers will soon have to comply with new obligations regarding the prevention of sexual violence in the workplace. On May 27, 2026, the Regulation respecting the measures to prevent or put a stop to sexual violence...more

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NJ Workers' Compensation Legislation Update

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A couple more bills were introduced for the 2026-27 session. Any updates since February have been highlighted in bold....more

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Policy Week in Review – June 12, 2026

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House Passes Union-Backed Faster Labor Contracts Act: As expected, the House passed the Faster Labor Contracts Act (FLCA), H.R. 5408, on Tuesday. The vote was 230-193, with 20 Republicans joining Democrats to pass the...more

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Malta implements the Pay Transparency Directive 

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Malta has implemented the EU Pay Transparency Directive. The rules apply immediately and introduce new employer obligations on equal pay, transparency and reporting. Employers operating in Malta must act now to ensure...more

Marshall Dennehey

Workers’ Compensation Decision Clarifies that Out‑of‑State Family Visits Don’t Meet Medical Necessity Standard

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Purple Pride, Inc. v. Burgess, 51 Fla. L. Weekly D479 (Fla. 1st DCA Mar. 18, 2026), reh'g denied (Mar. 31, 2026) - The claimant suffered a work-related motor vehicle accident in 2019 that caused him to become tetraplegic (or...more

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What Does the EEOC's Proposed Rescission of the EEO-1 Report Mean for Employers?

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On May 14, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) submitted a proposed rule that could eliminate the long-standing requirement that employers file EEO-1 reports. Importantly, this change is not yet in...more

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Labor & Employment World Cup 2026: Team Belgium Ready for Play in Seattle

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Kickoff: Getting to Know the Belgian National Team: Belgium arrives in Seattle carrying the momentum from what its supporters consider the defining era of Belgian football....more

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More Security for Flexible Workers: What Will Change for Employers?

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The Dutch government is continuing its push to strengthen protections for flexible workers. New amendments to the proposed More Security for Flexible Workers Act would further restrict the use of flexible labour arrangements...more

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Canada: Manitoba Establishes New Parental Attachment Leave and Restricts Employer-Required Sick Notes

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On June 1, 2026, Manitoba Bills 10 and 11 received Royal Assent. These bills amend the province’s Employment Standards Code (ESC) to provide leave for employees following an adoption or surrogacy, and to clarify when, and on...more

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