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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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DOL looks to “simplify” joint employment
The DOL has proposed a new joint employment rule that would clarify how employers are assessed under the …
Ask our experts: Preparing for EEO-1 reporting
Preparing for EEO‑1 reporting? Our experts answer common questions on race and ethnicity data collection, reporting changes, and …
Virginia enacts new heat illness-prevention law
Virginia has enacted a new heat illness‑prevention law that will require employers to implement formal prevention plans starting …
EEOC highlights record pre-litigation recovery
This article highlights the EEOC’s record $660 million recovery in fiscal year 2025, driven largely by pre‑litigation enforcement …
Federal contractors must agree not to engage in “racially discriminatory” DEI
A new executive order requires federal contractors to certify they do not engage in racially discriminatory DEI practices, …
Washington State bans all noncompetes, voids existing agreements
Washington has enacted a near‑total ban on employee noncompete agreements. Under amendments taking effect June 30, 2027, all …
Military leave reminders: 8 things employers should be thinking about right now
A practical guide for employers on managing military leave under USERRA, highlighting key compliance risks, pay and benefits …
Major employment law changes coming to Washington State
Washington State has enacted a slate of new employment laws covering issues such as employee microchip privacy, wage-theft …
Employees stranded in the Middle East: key considerations for employers
Flight cancellations and airspace closures linked to the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran are disrupting employee …
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