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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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Navigating rising benefits costs: A guide for HR leaders
Employee benefits costs continue to rise, making it more challenging to maintain competitive benefits. Here are three focus …
California passes several new employment laws
Review the latest employment laws passed in California, including measures involving pay data reporting, paid family leave, and …
New York City Council passes pay data reporting law
New York City's latest pay transparency bill, Int. 982-A, now goes to Mayor Eric Adams, who has 30 …
E-Verify is back online
The E-Verify program, the web-based program that allows participating employers to electronically verify the information provided by employees …
EEOC quorum restored: The sheriff is back in town
The US Senate confirmed the appointment of Brittany Panuccio in a 51-47 vote Tuesday, restoring the EEOC's quorum …
Government shutdown has wide-ranging effects
Private employers must also prepare for the fallout of the federal government's most recent shutdown.
DHS plans to tilt H-1B lottery toward higher-paying jobs
The DHS is proposing to change the H-1B visa lottery to weight registrations based on beneficiaries' equivalent wage …
DOJ says remote work may be religious accommodation
DOJ's latest memorandum opinion was issued in response to an inquiry by the EEOC in light of Trump's …
Gold card program will fast track donors’ visa applications
The Gold Card program will speed up the process of gaining visas for the employees and corporations that …
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