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$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 of whether they request a change of status or consular notification. Employers will have 30 days to comment on the proposed rule.
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$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.
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 …
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 …
Supreme court upholds birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship in a 6–3 ruling, rejecting efforts to limit 14th Amendment protections and …
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 …
