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    Illinois passes several new employment laws

    Illinois has passed several employment laws that take effect January 1, 2027, covering paid jury duty leave, disparate impact discrimination, emergency responder leave and biomarker privacy protections. Employers should review these changes now to understand their compliance obligations and prepare for implementation.

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Illinois passes several new employment laws

Illinois has passed several employment laws that take effect January 1, 2027, covering paid jury duty leave, disparate …

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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.

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New Jersey claims job protections for temporary disability and family leave insurance benefits

New Jersey law provides job protections for workers claiming disability and family leave benefits. Learn the requirements and …

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Ask our experts: Ensuring compliant Form I-9 processes

As Form I-9 enforcement intensifies, HR professionals are facing new compliance challenges. In this latest Ask Our Experts …

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Supreme court upholds birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship in a 6–3 ruling, rejecting efforts to limit 14th Amendment protections and …

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Supreme Court ruling may result in sharp agency agenda changes

The Supreme Court has overturned decades of precedent, giving presidents the authority to remove officials from independent federal …

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Half a million foreign employees stand to lose authorization to work

The Supreme Court’s ruling in Mullin v. Doe allows the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for certain …

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Big changes for USCIS green card policy: What employers need to know

A new USCIS policy memo could make adjustment of status less predictable, increasing scrutiny and pushing more green …

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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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