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Latest I-9 Inspection Update US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has quietly updated its Form I-9 inspection guidance for the second time this year. The August 31, 2026 update to the Form I-9 Inspection Under Immigration and Nationality Act § 274A Fact Sheet does not change the substantive and technical violation framework announced earlier this […]
On October 14, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security finalized a rule ending automatic extensions of employment authorization documents (EADs) for many individuals who file renewal applications. Because of processing delays affecting EAD renewal adjudications, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) previously granted automatic EAD extensions of up to 540 days for certain categories of […]
It’s that time of year again – employers are gearing up for the administrative marathon known as open enrollment season, when employees revisit their benefit plan choices for the upcoming plan year. This critical period consistently highlights the many complex rules applicable to employer-sponsored health and welfare plans. This article covers five key legal considerations […]
The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) confirms that the Trapped at Work Act applies to new agreements, or new or amended terms in existing agreements, entered into on or after December 19, 2026. Truly voluntary repayment agreements that are separate from accepting or maintaining employment fall outside the Act’s prohibition. The guidance clarifies permissible repayment […]
Starting on January 1, 2027, Ohio employers will have to pay a new minimum wage of $11.40 an hour. The 3.5% increase is based on the Consumer Price Index for urban wage earners and clerical workers. Ohio’s minimum wage for 2027 applies to employers with annual gross receipts of more than $420,000 (up from $405,000 in 2026) for […]
California recently enacted a package of bills that represent one of the nation’s most comprehensive state-level efforts to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. The new laws touch nearly every phase of the employment relationship, from hiring and scheduling through discipline, termination, and mass layoffs. The package also regulates AI use by attorneys and […]
The seasons are changing, and so are workplace laws for many states across the country. Employers operating in certain states will see new legislation take effect in October on issues ranging from pay transparency to “captive audience” meetings to immigration-related notices. Here’s your employer cheat sheet to some of the key laws kicking in next […]
Organizations everywhere appear “all in” on AI, despite having to contend with a growing set of laws and worker demands targeting its use. This AI Resource Hub offers organizations comprehensive ways to manage the mix of federal, state and local regulations, growing AI governance necessities, bias in usage, and issues around privacy and cybersecurity — […]
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Treasury Department issued guidance that addresses the employer tax credit for paid family and medical leave, which Congress made permanent and expended under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act (WFTC), a part of the comprehensive omnibus budget reconciliation bill of 2025. An employer may qualify for the credit […]
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) revised Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), often referred to as “HazCom,” generally requires employers to update workplace chemical labels, written hazard communication programs, and employee training for newly identified hazards by November 20, 2026. As HazCom is one of the most heavily enforced OSHA rules, employers with employees who […]