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New Jersey Legislation Introduces New Labor Standards for Cannabis Operations

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New Jersey recently enacted legislation expanding labor protections for employees working in the state’s licensed cannabis industry. ...more

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So, You Hired a Fraudulent Employee - Now What?

Figuring out that you hired the wrong person is always jarring. But what if the “wrong person” was never who they said they were at all? ...more

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

TPS for Haiti Remains in Effect Following Federal Court Stay

Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation and related benefits were scheduled to terminate on Feb. 3, 2026. On Feb. 2, 2026, Judge Ana C. Reyes of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued an...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Pensions and Benefits: Recent Policy and Case Law

Legislative and regulatory initiatives are reshaping the landscape for pension plans and employee benefits across Canada. In-house counsel and plan administrators should prepare for significant updates that impact governance,...more

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The Quiet Disappearance of 401kHelpCenter.com

At some point, without much notice, 401kHelpCenter.com disappeared. No announcement. No farewell post. No “we’re shutting down” explanation. One day it was there — the next day it wasn’t. And that’s a shame, because it...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

Plan Now for FY 2027 H-1B Cap Registration

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will conduct its annual electronic registration process for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 H-1B cap from March 4, 2026 to March 19, 2026. Employers seeking to register...more

Tucker Arensberg, P.C.

Reminder: HIPAA Notices of Privacy Practices Must Be Updated By February 16, 2026

As we move closer to the February 16 deadline, this is a reminder for HIPAA covered entities to confirm they are on track to update their Notice of Privacy Practices (“NPP”) to comply with the finalized federal requirements...more

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2025 Year in Review / 2026 Look Forward – Hong Kong Employment Law

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The year 2025 has seen significant developments in employment law in Hong Kong. This article provides a quick glance at the major changes introduced during the year and offers insights into anticipated changes as we...more

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H-1B Changes for FY 2027: Enforcement Shifts, Costs, and What Employers Need to Know

The FY 2027 H-1B cap season marks one of the most consequential turning points in U.S. employment-based immigration in decades. With registration opening on 4th March 2026 and multiple policy changes taking effect in...more

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Washington HB 2191 Update (Jan. 28, 2026): Key Changes and Contractor Next Steps

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Earlier this month, we analyzed House Bill 2191, the proposed legislation that would significantly expand wage and benefit liability in Washington’s construction industry. On January 28, 2026, lawmakers released a substitute...more

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UK Employment Rights Act 2025: Industrial Relations And Trade Union Reform

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It’s been a busy week for developments under the Employment Rights Act 2025, with more pieces of the industrial relations jigsaw emerging. Our latest reference table on industrial relations and trade union reforms brings...more

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Getting Ready for Gameday: California’s Labor Commissioner vs. Employers

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As the world turns its eyes to California this weekend for Super Bowl LX, employers doing business in California may not only think of warm weather and great football, but also the Labor Commissioner, aka the Division of...more

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Litigation-Driven Extensions: USCIS TPS Pages Updated, End Dates TBD

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A wave of last-minute litigation aimed at stopping Temporary Protected Status (TPS) terminations is driving rapid, high-impact updates on the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) TPS webpages. As of this writing,...more

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Early NLRB General Counsel Communications Emphasize Case Processing Over Immediate Precedent Shifts

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As covered in our prior alert, the NLRB recently returned to full operational capacity following confirmations that restored a quorum and installed a new General Counsel. Two recent agency communications provide early insight...more

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The Friday Five: Five ERISA Litigation Highlights - February 2026

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This month’s Friday Five explores decisions reviewing what evidence is necessary to prove that a condition like long COVID is “sufficiently disabling”, what standard of review applies to benefits under FEGLI, whether an...more

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Not Our Week: Three NY Third Dept. Decisions, All Headwinds for the Defense

Two new 3rd Dept. workers’ compensation cases this week plus one Unemployment Insurance decision on independent contractor status. None of them are good for the defense....more

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DOL Notice Indicates Federal Contractor Minimum Wage Does Not Apply to Contracts Entered Into or Renewed After January 29, 2022

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In 2014 President Obama issued Executive Order 13658, creating a minimum wage for work performed on or in connection with certain federal contracts that is higher than the minimum wage applicable to employers subject to just...more

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Untangling the Varying Requirements of State and Local Fair Workweek Laws

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Many localities across the United States, including Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Berkeley, San Francisco, and Emeryville, California; New York City, New York; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Chicago and Evanston, Illinois;...more

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UK Employment Law in 2026: Preparing for a Watershed Year of Reform

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In our recent article exploring key global employment law trends for 2026, we identified ‘landmark labour reform’ as a defining theme for the year ahead. The UK was a key example of a jurisdiction undergoing such change and...more

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Ohio’s E-Verify Law for Nonresidential Construction Contractors Takes Effect Soon

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Starting March 19, 2026, Ohio’s E-Verify Workforce Integrity Act will require any “nonresidential” construction company contracting in the state of Ohio to use E-Verify, and impose penalties for violations....more

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Employment Law Update: Fourth Circuit Reinforces ADA’s “Qualified Individual” Requirement in Remote Work Dispute

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit recently issued a decision in Haggins v. Wilson Air Center, LLC that offers valuable guidance for employers navigating disability accommodation requests, particularly those...more

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No Blankets Allowed: EC Rejects CMA's Full-Immunity Damages Approach as Asian Companies Reengage with the Cartel Leniency Program

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In a recent speech by cartel chief Maria Jaspers, the European Commission ("EC") expressed firm opposition to the UK Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) proposal to grant first-in leniency applicants full immunity from...more

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New York Employers Closer to Clarity on Stay-or-Pay Prohibitions: 4 Steps to Prepare

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New York employers should soon have more clarity on the Empire State’s new law targeting “stay or pay” agreements – and more time to comply. The state legislature recently passed amendments designed to address ambiguities and...more

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FY2027 H-1B Cap Registration: What You Need to Know

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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that H-1B registrations for the FY2027 cap season will open at noon Eastern on March 4, 2026, and will run through noon Eastern on March 19, 2026. The USCIS...more

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EEOC Consolidates Power, Signaling Aggressive, ‘America First’ Agenda Enforcement

In January 2026, through a series of party-line votes, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) continued its agency overhaul—revising internal voting procedures, restricting the general counsel’s litigation...more

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