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DHS moves to end post-termination grace period for foreign workers
DHS has proposed eliminating the 60-day grace period for certain employment-based nonimmigrant workers after their employment ends, raising new workforce planning and compliance considerations for HR.
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DHS moves to end post-termination grace period for foreign workers
DHS has proposed eliminating the 60-day grace period for certain employment-based nonimmigrant workers after their employment ends, raising …
DOL Opinion Letters Shed Light on Meal Breaks, Volunteering and Tip Pools
The US Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued opinion letters providing insights about how the agency interprets meal …
Open enrollment and the AI fortune teller: Predicting the future without a crystal ball
Open enrollment can feel like reading a crystal ball as employers face rising health care costs and changing …
Employee commutes: New twists on an old question
Remote work, hybrid schedules and field-based roles are blurring the line between commuting and compensable work time. Recent …
$103,265 fee planned for all cap-subject H-1B petitions
DHS plans to impose an additional $103,265 fee on all H-1B petitions subject to the annual cap, regardless …
OFCCP relaxes rules for federal contractors
OFCCP has finalized three rules that roll back affirmative action-related requirements for federal contractors, including disability self-identification and …
Additional NLRB member opens door to reverse union-friendly decisions
The confirmation of a fourth National Labor Relations Board member gives Republicans a 3-1 majority, creating a pathway …
Illinois passes several new employment laws
Illinois has passed several employment laws that take effect January 1, 2027, covering paid jury duty leave, disparate …
Massachusetts shifts PFML contributions from medical to family leave
Massachusetts employers should prepare for updated PFML contributions. Explore the shift from medical leave funding to family leave.
