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USCIS Establishes New Vetting Center to Enhance Security Screening

On December 5, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the establishment of a specialized center to centralize and enhance the screening and vetting of foreign nationals within the U.S. immigration...more

Alston & Bird

Health & Welfare Benefits Update: 2025 Year-End Roundup

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This year kicked off with a new administration heralding big policy changes in areas that affect employee health & welfare benefits. This year’s Roundup is packed with the latest legislative and regulatory developments that...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Upcoming Changes to Employment Legislation for Ontario-Based and Federally Regulated Employers

Ontario Updates - Provincially regulated employers with operations in Ontario should be aware of the following upcoming and proposed amendments to the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA)....more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

Planning Ahead for Holiday Travel: 2025 Immigration Checklist

The holiday season is here and it is critical that foreign nationals plan ahead to minimize potential risk and delays with traveling abroad and entering the U.S. Our holiday travel checklist is designed to help foreign...more

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Beltway Buzz - December 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

Jackson Lewis P.C.

DOL’s Recently Launched “Project Firewall” Increases Employer Risks + Penalties for H-1B Practices

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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently launched Project Firewall, an H-1B enforcement initiative with a dual focus on ensuring that companies prioritize skilled American workers and cracking down on potential abuse of...more

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Florida Appeals Court Decisions Week of December 1 - 5, 2025

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U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - Ismael v. Roundtree - § 1981, retaliatory discharge, McDonnell Douglas - Villarino v. Pacesetter Personnel - class action, employment, FLSA, employee charges - Fla Preborn...more

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USCIS Pause on Immigration and Benefit Requests of Foreign Nationals on Travel Ban Countries

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On June 4, 2025, the White House issued a Presidential Proclamation imposing travel restrictions on 19 countries, which became effective on June 9, 2025. The proclamation implemented full or partial suspensions on the entry...more

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Massachusetts Wage Act May Extend to Global Employees: What Employers Must Know

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Massachusetts Federal District Judge Indira Talwani recently issued a decision in the case of Serebrennikov v. Proxet Group LLC, holding that an internationally based employee has standing to bring a claim under the...more

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Ninth Circuit Ruling Upholds Employee Speech Amid Stalled NLRB

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Like it or not, social media has become the backdrop of almost everything we do. It’s how many people read the news, interact with friends and family, and vent after a long workday....more

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An Overview of Columbus, Ohio’s Latest Efforts to Achieve “Pay Transparency”

Columbus, Ohio is the latest city to enact a law requiring “pay transparency.” Starting January 1, 2027, employers in Columbus must disclose salary ranges in their job postings. This requirement was recently added to the law...more

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EBA Peer Review Report On Gender Diversity Under CRD IV And CRR

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The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published a peer review report assessing how competent authorities have implemented and supervised gender diversity requirements. EU legislation requires that credit institutions have...more

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Nevada Updates Wage and Hour Rules

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Nevada just updated the wage-and-hour playbook, closely aligning with federal law as to what counts as paid time and how overtime is calculated. In response to the Nevada Supreme Court’s October 2025 decision in Amazon.com...more

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A CROWNing Achievement: Pennsylvania Prohibits Workplace Discrimination Based on Race- and Religious-Based Hairstyles and Head...

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Just before Thanksgiving, Pennsylvania gave some employees another reason to give thanks. On November 25, 2025, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

California Employment Contracts Must be Updated by January 1, 2026 for Stay-or-Pay Reforms

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Effective January 1, 2026, new California law prohibits stay-or-pay clauses in contracts of employment with limited exceptions. Under new Section 16608 of the California Business and Professions Code, effective January...more

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The Netherlands: Should Employers Seek Reimbursement for Study Costs?

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In principle, employees who undergo compulsory training within the meaning of Article 7:611a of the Dutch Civil Code do not have to repay any fees for such training; their employer bears all the costs of course fees, books,...more

Saul Ewing LLP

The Friday Five: Five ERISA Litigation Highlights - December 2025

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This month's Friday Five explores the plaintiff's burden of establishing a continuing disability, when state law claims are expressly preempted by ERISA, and the reasonableness of an administrator's interpretation of a...more

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Ninth Circuit Clarifies FLSA Retaliation Liability in Hollis v. R&R Restaurants, Inc.

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The Ninth Circuit recently issued an important decision in Hollis v. R&R Restaurants, Inc., clarifying the reach of the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) anti-retaliation protections. The ruling broadens potential liability...more

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Policy Week in Review – December 5, 2025

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DC Circuit Rules NLRB Members are Removable at Will - The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled earlier today that the president can remove a member of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB),...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustments for Benefit Plans

The IRS has released the 2026 cost-of-living adjustments to certain limits, thresholds and penalties that apply to employee benefits plans and programs. The following charts provide the applicable limits for 2026 in...more

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani

Amendments to Illinois Human Rights Act to Regulate Use of AI in Employment Decisions

Effective January 1, 2026, Public Act 103-0804 will take effect in Illinois, which amends the Illinois Human Rights Act (“Act”). The amendment targets the use of AI in employment decisions. The article below will outline the...more

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Delaware Adopts Amended Paid Leave Regulations on the Eve of Program’s Launch

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On December 1, 2025, Delaware published amended paid family medical leave (PFML) regulations that take effect on December 11, 2025. While the amendments are not extensive, they will significantly impact many employers set to...more

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Senator Bill Cassidy Introduces Large Labor Reform Legislation Package

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On November 10, 2025, Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (“HELP”) Committee, unveiled an expansive package of bills aimed at labor reform. The following contains a brief...more

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Canada: British Columbia Establishes New Illness and Injury Leave

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On November 27, 2025, British Columbia Bill 30 received Royal Assent, establishing a new illness and injury leave for employees. This law, effective immediately, provides up to 27 weeks of unpaid leave each year....more

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California Delivery Driver Injuries and Premises Liability

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More people and businesses than ever before are taking deliveries at their homes and businesses. While this is great for product availability and the economy, it also places delivery workers in situations where they may...more

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