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The European Union has revised the European Works Councils (EWC) directive, significantly strengthening employees’ rights to information and consultation across multinational organizations operating in the European Union or...more
Employees regularly leave their jobs to pursue new opportunities, whether by joining a competitor or starting a competing business. The law generally allows employees to prepare for that transition while still employed, but...more
Compliance is never really optional, but this is especially true in healthcare; it’s the backbone of patient trust, ethical operations and organizational success. Everything from clinical care to data management is governed...more
The year 2026 is shaping up to be a critical year for employers. With new regulations, emerging technologies, and shifting cultural expectations, staying up to date with evolving legal issues is more important than ever....more
Welcome to 2026, a 10/1 year in numerology (if you are into it). Wherever you might be on the political spectrum, we can all agree that there is a lot happening, and there has been some significant changes....more
California and New York recently enacted legislation aimed at prohibiting certain contract terms that impose financial obligations on workers if their work relationship terminates....more
The EB-5 market is set for another milestone year in 2026, and the American Lending Center (ALC) is continuing our focus on Immigrant First Investing....more
The H-1B Cap filing season will likely look very different this coming spring. Employers must consider additional factors for filing H-1B lottery cases, including preparing for the new wage-based weighted system of H-1B cap...more
The Washington legislature is considering Bill 2191, which introduces new worker protection measures aimed at improving labor standards in the construction industry. While the intent behind these protections is commendable,...more
The recent decision in Wanek v. Russell Investments demonstrates how retaining a 3(38) investment manager--selected through a well-documented process--may help limit an employer’s liability under its 401(k) plan....more
Our Immigration Practice Group thought leaders have pulled together their top predictions for the new year so that employers can get a head start to 2026....more
On December 4, 2025, the New York City Council overrode Mayor Eric Adams’ veto, enacting two laws that amend NYC’s Administrative Code, to establish a pay data reporting mandate for private-sector employers with 200+...more
The H-1B nonimmigrant visa program, which is the United States’ largest employment-based temporary immigration pathway, was created to authorize the temporary employment of foreign workers to perform high-skilled labor in...more
Certain organizations in Florida that work with children and vulnerable adults must link to the Agency for Health Care Administration’s (AHCA) new background checks resource in their job postings for any position that...more
Philadelphia has passed legislation prohibiting discrimination and requiring accommodation on the basis of needs related to menstruation, perimenopause, or menopause, becoming the first major U.S. city to explicitly offer...more
Blog Overview: The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) has published updated templates for the 2026 California Pay Data Reports. These templates include multiple new requirements for the 2025 reporting year. Employers...more
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule establishing a weighted, wage‑level–based selection process for H‑1B cap registrations. This change will apply to the FY 2027 H‑1B cap registration period,...more
Employers generally view workplace safety enforcement as a civil problem, with criminal prosecution seen as a rare exception reserved only for the most egregious conduct. In practice, that assumption is becoming increasingly...more
New Jersey’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) has changed how employers must provide employee separation–related information. This update explains what has changed operationally and what employers can do...more
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a final rule adjusting its premium processing fees to reflect inflation, as authorized under the USCIS Stabilization Act. ...more
As 2025 drew to a close, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on December 28 that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is continuing to use the False Claims Act (FCA) to scrutinize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)...more
In an unfavorable Advisory Opinion issued last week, the Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (OIG) found that a home care agency’s plan to market sign-on bonuses to prospective employees...more
March may still feel far away, but for employers with foreign national talent, the FY 2027 H-1B cap lottery will be here before you know it. USCIS is expected to open the registration window in March 2026, with selections...more
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit case involving EEO-1 reports and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has taken another procedural turn. The court’s July 2025 decision in Center for Investigative Reporting v....more
Under OSHA’s General Duty Clause, employers must provide a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause serious injury or death. OSHA regulations require PPE and respiratory protection where necessitated by the...more
