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$70,000 fee planned for F-1 students applying for Optional Practical Training
The Trump administration is proposing a $70,000 fee for foreign students entering the F-1 Optional Practical Training program, with additional fees for extensions. The proposal could also affect employers by reducing the available labor pool, particularly for STEM roles.
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New York Ends Year Passing Several New Employment Laws
New York closed out 2025 with sweeping employment reforms—from banning ‘stay‑or‑pay’ training repayment agreements to restricting credit checks, …
NLRB Quorum Restored, General Counsel Appointed
After months of stalled decisions, the National Labor Relations Board is back in action. This shift signals renewed …
Building a Fearless Culture: Survey Data Highlights Psychological Safety Gap
Survey data reveals a psychological safety gap in today’s workplaces—discover why only 36% of employees feel truly safe giving …
Illinois Adds Protections Regarding Identity “Mismatch” Notices
Effective December 12, Illinois employers must give employees time to correct identification-documentation discrepancies.
Executive Order Seeks to Preempt State AI Laws
President Trump has signed an Executive Order (EO) that seeks to nullify state laws regulating artificial intelligence (AI) …
Learning From SHRM’s Legal Challenge: Compliance Lessons for Employers
No matter how SHRM's appeal unfolds, the circumstances surrounding this case offer critical compliance lessons for employers of …
Pay Data Reporting Coming to New York City
Large employers in New York City will soon be required to submit pay and demographic information to the …
NY Court Blocks State Agency from Acting in NLRB’s Place
A federal district court has temporarily blocked the New York law allowing the state Public Employee Relations Board …
Starbucks Agrees to Largest Worker-Protection Settlement in NYC History
Starbucks will pay $39 million to settle charges that it violated New York City's predictive scheduling law.
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