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Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

H-1B Cap Starts Initial Registration Period on March 7

The 2025 H-1B cap registration period will begin at 12 p.m. Eastern time on March 7, 2025, and will conclude at 12 p.m. Eastern on March 24, 2025. Prospective petitioners are required to register each beneficiary online and...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Labor & employment in Week 4 of Trump 2: No love lost.

Everything's enjoined! Almost. It's been a tough week for President Trump, but he doesn't seem to be letting the bad news get him down. To avoid ruining the Valentine's Day mood, I'll keep this week's update short. ...more

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Executive Orders and Federal Contractors: Minimum Wage Requirements Called into Question

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We’ve seen the President issue a number of executive orders in recent weeks. What is the precedent for these orders, particularly when it comes to governing the operations of federal contractors? What is the process for these...more

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Recent Federal OSHA Workplace Violence Case Provides a Road Map on General Duty Clause in Workplace Violence Cases

On October 25, 2021, a customer named Jacob Bergquist, with a history of violating the Boise Towne Square Mall’s firearms ban, opened fire at the mall. The shooting in the Idaho mall led to the deaths of a Professional...more

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NY’s Non-Compete Bill: What Employers Can Expect From a Newly Proposed Ban

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A bill introduced in the New York State Senate on Feb. 10, 2025, would prohibit nearly all non-compete agreements arising in employment. Consistent with a national trend, non-competes for healthcare professionals would be...more

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Be Wary of Concerted Protected Activity

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We often get a raised eyebrow or a confused look when discussing the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) or National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). For companies free from union activity and free from following a collective...more

Foster Swift Collins & Smith

Governor Whitmer Proposes Delay of Wage and Paid Leave Laws to Push for a Deal

As the February 21, 2025 deadline looms for changes to Michigan’s minimum wage and earned sick time laws, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has suggested an extension as Senate Democrats and House Republicans have been unable to...more

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Ohio Lawmakers Push to Ban Non-Compete Agreements: 4 Key Provisions Impacting Employers

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Employers in Ohio may soon need to reexamine employment agreements and internal policies if a proposed non-compete ban becomes law. A state Senate bill was recently introduced aiming to prohibit agreements that restrict a...more

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Federal Lawsuit and Tri-Agency Report Shake Up Mental Health Parity

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On January 17, 2025, the U.S. Departments of Treasury, Labor and Health and Human Services (the “Agencies”) released its annual report to Congress assessing compliance with statutory mental health parity requirements under...more

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5 Steps You Can Take to Ensure Your Company’s AI-Generated Works are Protected By Copyright

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As organizations increasingly integrate AI into their creative processes, it’s imperative to understand the ins and outs of intellectual property (IP) issues – particularly concerning copyright protection. HR managers and...more

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U.S. Visa Dropbox Eligibility Reverts to Pre-COVID Standard, More Applicants Will Need In-Person Interviews

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The U.S. Department of State has unexpectedly updated Consular websites with revised eligibility requirements for Visa Interview Waiver (“dropbox”) appointments. Effective immediately, dropbox eligibility is limited to...more

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

DEI Executive Orders Pose Risks for Federal Contractors

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Recently, President Donald Trump issued two executive orders (the “executive orders”) seeking to end “illegal” diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”) programs in the workplace. Together, they direct all federal agencies to...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

What Can Happen When Federal Career Employees Are Told “You’re Fired!”

Among the less-noticed, less-reported implications of “firing” federal employees for whatever reason (or no reason) is the process under current law and regulations that applies to reducing or eliminating programs and...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

DEI Executive Order Implies Threat of FCA Litigation

On January 21, 2025, the Trump Administration issued Executive Order 14173 focused on diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”) programs and their use in the public and private sectors. This Executive Order links compliance...more

Cooley LLP

From Employee to Plaintiff: What to Do When You Get Sued by a Former Employee in the US

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Getting sued by a former employee can be a stressful experience for any employer, especially for a company that has just started to grow its workforce and is not experienced with these kinds of claims. Unfortunately, the cost...more

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There will always be an angle for ERISA litigators

There is this scene in Donnie Brasco when the crew has to make their take for the week and they try to hammer a New York City parking meter for the coins. This reminds me of certain ERISA litigators looking for more plan...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

CFPB reportedly terminates 70 employees, including enforcement attorneys

On February 11, the CFPB reportedly terminated about 70 probationary employees, including several enforcement division attorneys, informing the employees that their skills did not align with the CFPB’s current needs. The...more

McGuireWoods LLP

OSHA Enforcement to Continue Under New Leadership

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Employers wondering if the Trump administration will continue to enforce workplace safety laws now have an answer: yes....more

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New York Makes Key Changes to Retail Worker Safety Act: 5 Takeaways for Employers

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As retail employers in New York prepare for new workplace violence prevention requirements to take effect, you’ll want to be aware of key changes state lawmakers passed last week. Specifically, amendments to the Retail Worker...more

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ICE at the Worksite: What Should Employers Do

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In 2003, Congress created the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Within the DHS is the interior enforcement arm, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), that enforces federal laws governing border control,...more

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The National Labor Relations Board 2024 Year-End Review

The hits just kept coming from the National Labor Relations Board in 2024. The final year of the Biden board produced a flurry of decisions that kept labor practitioners on their toes. It seemed that each month, there was a...more

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Solo 401(k) Plans: A Quick Fix-It Guide

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“Solo 401(k)” is a marketing term used for a 401(k) plan that is adopted by a sole proprietor or an incorporated business with no employees other than the owner. These plans offer a greater retirement savings opportunity...more

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Pam Bondi's Memo to DOJ on DEI: What it Means for Private Employers

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On February 5, 2025, newly confirmed U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a memo to all U.S. Department of Justice Departments targeting private employers’ use of DEI initiatives.  The memo is titled “Ending Illegal DEI and...more

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Réforme du régime des gains de Management Packages par le PLF 2025

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Le projet de loi de finances pour 2025 tel que modifié le 31 janvier 2025 en commission mixte paritaire et adopté via la procédure de l’article 49-3 de la Constitution (le « PLF 2025 ») introduit un régime spécifique aux...more

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What Holds Women and Girls Back in Science?

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Today, as the world marks the 10th anniversary of the UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science, it's a chance to take stock of where we stand. Back in 2015, the United Nations General Assembly established this day...more

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