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IRS releases new 401(k) plan contribution limits for 2026

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On November 13, 2025, the IRS released the retirement plan contribution limits for 2026. For many months now we have been talking about the new requirement effective in 2026 that those making more than $145,000 in FICA wages...more

Goldberg Segalla

Labor Law Update Fall 2025

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Goldberg Segalla’s Fall 2025 Labor Law Update arrives at the end of a relatively quiet year for the construction world, but with a frenzy on the horizon. New York has seen a noticeable increase in new projects, with the...more

Butler Snow LLP

Employer-Sponsored Visas Under the “Big Beautiful Bill” and Other Immigration Proposals From the Hill: Key Legal Considerations...

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As the “Big Beautiful Bill” takes effect and additional proposals are discussed in Congress, businesses that rely on foreign talent should pay close attention to immigration reforms....more

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Joint Commission announces key accreditation updates for 2026

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The Joint Commission (JC) is evolving its accreditation program and, among other programmatic changes, has announced two major initiatives effective January 1, 2026: the launch of its Accreditation 360 model, including an...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Immigration: Recent Changes and New Regulations

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The U.S. Department of State announced on Nov. 5, 2025, that it is in the process of implementing certain undisclosed changes to the upcoming Diversity Visa (DV) entry process and will announce the start date for the DV-2027...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

New California Requirements for Signing Bonuses Subject to Repayment Upon Early Termination

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California recently enacted Section 16608 of the California Business and Professions Code, which bans agreements that require employees to pay a “penalty, fee or cost” upon termination, effective January 1, 2026. Bonuses...more

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U.S. Looks for Worker Rights Commitments in Trade Talks with Four Latin American Countries

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Key Points: •White House announces frameworks with Argentina, Guatemala, El Salvador and Ecuador to pursue reciprocal trade agreements that include worker rights requirements. •New frameworks mirror recent deals with...more

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Tips for Employers to Stay Compliant With Privacy Protections Under HIPAA, ADA, and 42 CFR Part 2

When an employee requests a reasonable accommodation for a health condition, it may be confusing for employers to parse out the various privacy protections embedded in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act...more

DLA Piper

IRS announces 2026 retirement and benefit plan limits, SSA announces COLA adjustment

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On November 13, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to the dollar limits on benefits and contributions in retirement plans for 2026. These adjustments are in addition to...more

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British Columbia Employers: New Sick Note Rules Now in Effect

On November 12, 2025, the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia announced the amendment of the province’s Employment Standards Act Regulation to immediately bar employers from asking for a sick note for a worker’s first...more

Blank Rome LLP

IRS Announces 2026 Retirement Plan Limits

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The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) has announced the following dollar limits applicable to tax-qualified plans for 2026 - The limit on the maximum amount of elective contributions that a person may make to a 401(k) plan,...more

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Data Is the New ERISA Section 404

When I started in this business, plan sponsors worried about lost checks. Now, they should be worried about lost data. Back then, if a participant’s address was wrong, you mailed a letter and hoped for the best. Today, if a...more

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Beltway Buzz - November 2025

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

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What employers should expect when the government reopens: Key considerations for the days ahead

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After more than 40 days of disruption, the longest U.S. government shutdown in history is nearing its end. Triggered by a lapse in appropriations on October 1, 2025, the shutdown has deeply impacted federal agencies,...more

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Washington Establishes Worker Rights Unit in Response to Declining Federal Enforcement

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Washington Attorney General Nick Brown recently announced the formation of a new Worker Rights Unit dedicated to enforcing state labor laws and addressing wage theft. The announcement reflects on the federal government’s...more

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IRS Announces 2026 Retirement Plan Limits: Modest Increases

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced the 2026 cost-of-living adjustments to the dollar limitations for qualified retirement plans and other benefits, and the Social Security Administration announced its own...more

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Ready for the Holidays? Stay Out of the Legal Hotseat With Time Off Requests

Typical religious accommodations during the holiday season include telework, flexible scheduling, shift adjustments or swapping, and exceptions to the dress code....more

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Slovakia: New Equal Pay Regulation Proposed

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The Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Family of the Slovak Republic (Ministry of Labour) has published a draft of Act on the Application of the Principle of Equal Pay for Men and Women for Equal Work or Work of Equal...more

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Thailand Officially Publishes Amendments on Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits

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Thailand Officially Publishes Amendments on Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits Official Publication: The amendments were published in the Royal Gazette on 7 November 2025, and will take effect 30 days after publication, on...more

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Back Online and On Alert: What Employers Must Do Now As the Government Shutdown Ends

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With the federal government shutdown ending, employers need to shift gears fast. Key federal agencies will soon resume normal operations, and we’ll see regulatory action and oversight surge back into motion. This is the...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Navigating Healthcare Workforce Shortages: Evolving Scope-of-Practice and Staffing Regulations

Persistent workforce shortages continue to define the post-pandemic healthcare landscape. Hospitals, health systems, and long-term care providers report enduring deficits in nursing, primary care, and behavioral health...more

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Federal and State Employment Law Update

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Several changes impacting employers in jurisdictions across the nation on the federal and state level are summarized below in our latest blog post. Federal Law Updates - New Updates on the H-1B Visa- U.S. Citizenship and...more

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My Next Thirty Years… Fiduciary Considerations Following DOL Approving Lifetime Income Option as QDIA

Recently, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued an advisory opinion letter to AllianceBernstein permitting the AllianceBernstein Lifetime Income Strategy program for use as a qualified default investment alternative (QDIA) in...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

No Clear Relief: Sixth Circuit Adds to Circuit Split Over NLRB Remedies

The National Labor Relations Board's remedial authority remains unclear following a November 5, 2025, decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in NLRB v. Starbucks Corp. In its decision, the Sixth...more

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Better Late Than Never: IRS Announces 2026 Retirement Plan Cost-of-Living Adjustments

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On November 13, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Notice 2025-67, which contains the new dollar limitations for retirement plans that go into effect on January 1, 2026. Due to the federal government shutdown, this...more

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