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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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EEOC Warns Employers About Anti-American Discrimination

In new guidance released this week, the EEOC stressed that national origin discrimination can include preferences for foreign workers, …

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Salary Budget 2026: A Steady Metric in a Rocky Climate

Several metrics from 2025 point to an unsteady job climate in the United States this year. Learn more …

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Managing Extra Pay Periods Caused by the Calendar

Failure to plan for extra pay periods can lead to a surprising increase in payroll costs. Learn how …

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Tips for harmonizing federal and multistate family and medical leave compliance

While the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) sets a baseline, state-specific family and medical leave laws …

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Columbus, Ohio, Enacts Pay Transparency Law

Columbus, Ohio, is the latest city to join the pay transparency wave with a new ordinance taking effect in 2027.

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Fifth and Sixth Circuit Court Rulings Widen Split Over NLRB Enhanced Remedies

The 5th Circuit and 6th Circuit Courts of Appeals each ruled recently that the National Labor Relations Board …

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Ask our experts: Analyzing accommodations under the ADA

Review our expert answers to a few tricky ADA accommodation scenarios our subscribers have asked about recently.

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USCIS releases guidance on $100,000 H1-B visa fee

The USCIS guidance clarifies the application of the new $100,000 fee requirement for H1-B visa petitions.

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Structured skill development unlocks employee growth and internal mobility

Learn how to maximize your employee development and nurture internal mobility with structured skill development programs.

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