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Trump Administration Targets DEI in Federal Contracting and Beyond

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On January 21, 2025, President Trump advanced his pledge to “take action to abolish all discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) programs “throughout the government and the private sector” by issuing the...more

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Ohio’s Pay Stub Protection Act: What Employers Need to Know

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Effective April 9, 2025, the Pay Stub Protection Act, codified as Ohio Revised Code Section 4113.14, mandates that every employer in the state provide each of their employees with a written or electronic pay statement that...more

CDF Labor Law LLP

The H-1B Lottery in Times of Change

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In their few weeks in power, the incoming administration made many changes to immigration policy. One thing that has not changed is the H-1B lottery. On Wednesday, USCIS announced the dates for submission and processing for...more

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Puerto Rico Department of the Treasury Announces 2025 Limits on Qualified Retirement Plans

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On January 23, 2025, the Puerto Rico Department of the Treasury issued Internal Revenue Circular Letter No. 24-01 (CL IR 24-01) announcing the applicable 2024 limits for Puerto Rico qualified retirement plans. Pursuant to...more

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Federal Immigration Officials Announce H-1B Cap Registration Updates: 4 Key Points for Employers

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Employers that plan to sponsor foreign workers should be prepared as H-1B season begins. Federal officials just announced that the registration process for FY 2026 is expected to open at noon Eastern on March 7 and run...more

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Employer Guide to the 2025 H-1B Cap Registration Process

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H-1B cap filing season is fast approaching. U.S. employers sponsoring foreign workers for temporary H-1B visas should begin preparing for the new electronic registration starting March 7, 2025....more

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Trump Executive Order Rescinds EO 11246 Regarding Affirmative Action for Contractors on Federal Projects

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On January 21, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order (“EO”) entitled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.” This EO revokes longstanding Executive Order 11246 (Equal Employment...more

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DEI is D.O.A.: What President Trump’s Executive Order Means for All Employers

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Still grappling with the fallout from the Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions, which ended affirmative action in higher education, employers now face liability for their diversity, equity and inclusion...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Trump, Court Actions Curtail Union Involvement in Federal Contracts

Federal contractors spent the past three years navigating executive mandates limiting their ability to select their own workforces after being awarded a large federal service contract. These mandates also required them to use...more

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English courts take jurisdiction over Malaysian forced labour allegations - Limbu v Dyson

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The English Court of Appeal has ruled that the English courts have jurisdiction to hear a claim brought by a group of migrant workers against three companies in the Dyson group alleging trafficking and abuses of their labour...more

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Workplace Immigration Update: February 7 Edition

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The initial weeks of President Donald Trump's second term have seen the administration enact several significant new immigration policies that have immediate implications for employers across the United States. Understanding...more

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New York State Legislature Passes Amendment to the New York Retail Worker Safety Act

Although later than anticipated, the New York State Legislature has just passed an amendment to the New York Retail Worker Safety Act (S8358C/A8947C, Chapter 308) that would extend the effective date of the act’s workplace...more

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Empowering Voices: Building a Culture of Transparency in the Workplace

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Imagine walking into work one morning, knowing that speaking up about what you saw yesterday could cost you your job – or it could save lives. This is a choice many employees face, and why whistleblower protections aren’t...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Third Circuit Upholds Verdict Against Home Health Agency Based on Employee Travel Time During Working Day

For most non-exempt employees, the Fair Labor Standards Act considers time spent traveling during the working day to be compensable working time. Last week, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals applied this principle to travel...more

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Employer Reminder: Ontario Election 2025 - Employees’ Right to Time Off to Vote Under the Election Act

On January 28, 2025, Ontario Premier Doug Ford requested that Lieutenant Governor Edith Dumont dissolve Ontario’s Legislative Assembly, triggering an election for Ontarians to elect Members of Provincial Parliament. That...more

Cozen O'Connor

Broad Street Brief: NE Philly Recovers From Shocking Plane Crash

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City Council to Consider Labor Law Enforcement, Lead Paint Disclosure Deadline Bills - During Thursday’s meeting, City Councilmember Kendra Brooks (At-Large) introduced legislation to enhance City enforcement of labor laws...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Don’t Forget to Submit California Pay Data!

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California’s pay data reporting requirements were established under Senate Bill (SB) 973, signed into law in 2020. The law mandates that private employers with 100 or more employees, including those hired through labor...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Reminders for the 2025 Reporting Season

Many companies are in the midst of preparing their year-end Annual Reports on Form 10-K and looking ahead to their annual meeting of shareholders. In addition to changes to rules, regulations and disclosure trends, the...more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

Tax Considerations for Settlement Negotiations

Settlements in the employment law context can set up thorny tax issues for employers. In this alert, we will discuss two key issues companies should consider when working toward a settlement agreement: the deductibility of...more

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New York City Amends Lactation Room Accommodation Policy Requirements

New York City recently enacted a local law amending the New York City Human Rights Law relating to an employer's obligation to implement and distribute a written lactation room accommodation policy. ...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

Plan Now for FY 2026 H-1B Cap Registration: What Employers Need to Know

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will conduct its annual electronic registration process for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 H-1B cap from March 7, 2024 to March 24, 2025. Employers seeking to register employees...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

ICE Expands Enforcement to Schools, Hospitals and Places of Worship

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will no longer follow guidelines that once limited immigration enforcement in so-called “protected” or “sensitive” locations. The change stems from President Trump’s Executive Order...more

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2025 Compliance Guide for Employers in Mexico

Several Mexican employment-related laws will be implemented or amended in 2025, including the approval of the Chair Law (Ley Silla), the recognition of app-based couriers as employees and its derived obligations, the increase...more

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President Trump’s DEI Certification for Federal Contractors Creates Significant FCA Risk

On January 21, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” (the “Order”), rescinding affirmative action under Executive Order 11246 and other...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

What Employers Can Expect From EEOC Personnel Changes

In the recent transition of presidential power, President Donald Trump issued a number of executive orders and has taken actions regarding administrative personnel that have a direct impact on private employers who interact...more

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