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  • $100,000 H-1B visa fee struck down

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    $100,000 H-1B visa fee struck down

    A federal judge has struck down a controversial $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa petitions, ruling the Trump administration’s policy was unlawful. The decision marks a significant setback in efforts to reshape the high‑skilled visa program.


























































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$100,000 H-1B visa fee struck down

A federal judge has struck down a controversial $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa petitions, ruling the Trump …

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Study finds extensive racial bias by AI hiring tools

A major Stanford study finds that widely used AI hiring tools may be reinforcing racial bias at scale. …

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Connecticut enacts sweeping AI law

Stay up to date on Connecticut’s sweeping AI law. Discover the main elements of the newly passed legislation.

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Paid leave 2026: Three challenges for HR

Managing paid leave grows more complex every year — especially for multistate employers. New survey data reveals compliance …

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Virginia expands noncompete ban to health care professionals

This article explains Virginia’s new law prohibiting noncompete agreements for health care professionals and outlines exceptions, permitted repayment …

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Colorado enacts scaled-back AI law

Colorado has enacted a scaled-back AI law. Read the latest employment law update and key details of the …

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EEOC proposes to end EEO-1 reporting

The EEOC has proposed ending EEO-1 reporting requirements. Learn what the proposal includes and the latest developments.

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DOL makes it official: 2019 overtime rule is the law of the land

The DOL is formally replacing its invalidated 2024 overtime rule with the 2019 version, confirming the $684 salary …

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Connecticut enacts wide-ranging employment bill

Understand Connecticut’s latest employment legislation and its effect on HR compliance, employee rights, and employer obligations.

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