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Immigration Alert: USCIS Provides Additional Guidance On The $100k H-1B Proclamation Fee

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Summary - USCIS has recently provided additional information regarding the new $100,000 'Proclamation Fee' introduced by the September 19, 2025, Presidential Proclamation....more

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It’s Okay to Say No to AI Notetaking and Meeting Recordings

(And Yes—They Do Need to Ask) - AI-powered meeting tools have made it incredibly easy to record, transcribe, and summarize conversations. But ease of use shouldn’t override legal obligations or sound data governance....more

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The Pensions Brief: November 2025

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ISSUES AFFECTING ALL SCHEMES - CYBER SECURITY – £14 MILLION FINE FOR BREACH - The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a penalty notice imposing a £14 million fine on Capita for infringements of the UK...more

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Beyond H-1B—Global Parking and Digital Nomad Paths for US Employers

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In this episode of The Inside Track, Grace Shie and María (Maru) Ferré discuss how employers can maintain access to global talent given the current H-1B landscape in the United States, spotlighting overseas alternatives such...more

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H-1B Visa Alert: Understanding the New $100,000 Proclamation Fee

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Our Immigration Team breaks down the latest news from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services about the Trump Administration’s $100,000 fee for H-1B visas....more

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CalPrivacy Votes to Advance Three Legislative Proposals Impacting CCPA Compliance

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On November 7, 2025, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CalPrivacy) voted to advance three legislative proposals that, if enacted, would materially reshape certain compliance obligations under the California Consumer...more

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Amendments to Illinois Human Rights Act: Fact-Finding Conferences No Longer Mandatory and New Civil Penalties Introduced

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On August 15, 2025, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2487, amending the Illinois Human Rights Act ("IHRA") to make two key changes of which Illinois employers should be aware. The new law takes effect January 1,...more

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Washington Announces New Minimum Wages for 2026

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The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries announced that Washington’s minimum wage, which is tied to inflation, will increase from $16.66 to $17.13 starting in 2026. ...more

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Prepare for 2026: Key considerations for California employers

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California’s employment law landscape continues to shift, with several new regulations set to take effect in 2026....more

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Computer Says: You're Hired/Fired/Promoted

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As organisations increasingly use AI tools for a range of process improvement purposes, a range of human resources-specific use cases have emerged — including transcribing interviews and performance meetings and drafting job...more

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Eyes on Washington: Shutdown Briefing – Day 41

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Welcome to the Eyes on Washington: Shutdown Briefing. During the federal government shutdown, we will be sharing concise, client-focused updates to help you stay informed on key developments, legislative dynamics and...more

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Gates Down: Third Circuit Says Breaking Employer Computer Access Policies Is Not Hacking

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently ruled that violations of employers’ computer access policies do not constitute violations of the federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) and that account passwords...more

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California Federal Court Denies Summary Judgment, Finding Release Unenforceable

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A federal court in California recently found that releases executed by former distributors were unenforceable and therefore denied a summary judgment motion filed by distributors Earthgrains Distribution, LLC and Bimbo...more

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Must Employers Pay INFONAVIT Loans During Employee’s Absence or Disability? Unpacking the Latest Legal Challenges

An amendment made to Mexico’s National Housing Fund Institute for Workers (INFONAVIT) law in February 2025 that requires employers to adjust their systems and payroll processes to determine, make, and enter salary deductions...more

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Government Shutdown Update: Monday, November 10, 2025

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Monday evening, the Senate held a series of votes leading to final passage of the amended House-passed continuing resolution (CR) (H.R. 5371). Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH),...more

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California Enacts New AI Safety and Transparency Laws While Vetoing ‘No Robo Bosses Act’

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In the absence of comprehensive federal legislation addressing artificial intelligence (AI) safety and permissible uses in the workplace, state legislatures and agencies continue to promulgate bills and regulations that would...more

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Federal Scrutiny Intensifies: The HIRE Act and EEOC’s Focus on Anti-American Bias

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A wave of new federal initiatives—including the proposed HIRE Act and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s renewed focus on anti-American bias—signals a significant shift in how outsourcing practices and labor...more

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Ensuring Occupational Safety and Preventing Active Shooters: State Firearms Compliance Post-Bruen

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Employers have been alarmed by an increase in workplace violence over the last ten years, particularly in health care. The prevalence of active shooters in workplace (and decline in accidental deaths) mean that workplace...more

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Proposed Rules on New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act – What Employers Need to Know

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Following the June 1, 2025, effective date of the New Jersey Pay and Benefit Transparency Act, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development has issued proposed regulations explaining compliance with the Act....more

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An Employer's Practical Guide to 401(k) Plan Catch-Up Contribution Changes for 2026

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Under the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (the Act), new rules apply to 401(k), 403(b), and governmental 457(b) plans regarding catch-up contributions – the additional elective deferrals ($7,500 in 2025) that employees aged 50 or...more

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Navigating Labor Inspections in Mexico: Key Information to Consider

Mexico’s Secretariat of Labor and Social Welfare (Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social (STPS)) is responsible for verifying if employers comply with the obligations established in the Federal Labor Law. To do so, the...more

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Project Labor Agreements - Twists and Turns and Remaining Uncertainty

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As we discussed in our June 2024 alert, Project Labor Agreements – What Was Optional Is Now Mandatory, former President Biden’s Executive Order 14063 requires contractors to sign Project Labor Agreements (“PLAs”) for federal...more

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California Expands Limitations and Recovery Periods for Equal Pay Act Claims

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Effective January 1, 2026, all California employers will be subject to expanded potential liability for Equal Pay Act violations under Senate Bill 642’s “Pay Equity Enforcement Act.” SB 642 amends California’s Equal Pay Act...more

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Illinois Amends the Prevailing Wage Act (Again) to Delay Implementation of Full Fringe Benefit Mandate for Apprentices Until July...

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The Illinois legislature recently passed House Bill 1437 (H.B. 1437), which delays implementation of the fringe benefit payment mandates for apprentices on projects subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (“IPWA”). As...more

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LA County Passes Hotel Worker Protection Ordinance for Unincorporated Areas of the County

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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has passed a new Hotel Worker Protection Ordinance for unincorporated areas of the county. Similar to the City of Los Angeles and West Hollywood ordinances, the ordinance sets...more

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