E-Verify Re-Opens During Government Shutdown
E-Verify has resumed operations despite the government shutdown. Its temporary outage prevented employers from creating new cases and addressing tentative
Employer Fined $1.35 Million For Failure To Provide CCPA Disclosures To Consumers And Applicants
The California Privacy Protection Agency has reached a $1.35 million settlement with Tractor Supply Co. over alleged violations of the California Consumer
DOL Issues Guidance on Joint Employment
A new DOL opinion letter concludes that a restaurant and a members’ club located inside the same hotel were joint
E-Verify Suspended During Shutdown — What Employers Need To Know
As of October 1, the E-Verify system is temporarily unavailable because of the government shutdown. This means that for the
Partial Government Shutdown Closes Most Agencies Responsible For Workplace Regulation
Congress failed to pass annual appropriations or a stopgap measure, resulting in a federal government shutdown effective October 1, 2025.
Federal Agencies Can Let Employees Telework As A Religious Accommodation, DOJ Tells EEOC
The Department of Justice has specified factors for federal agencies to consider when deciding whether to allow federal employees to
H-1B Visa Costs Increased By $100,000 Per Petition
A new Presidential proclamation imposes a $100,000 fee on most new H-1B petitions for workers outside the United States. President
FTC Seeks Public Input On Noncompete Agreements
The Federal Trade Commission has issued a “Request for Information Regarding Employer Noncompete Agreements” to help it understand the prevalence
Indiana Amends State Contract Nondiscrimination Clause To Target Unlawful DEI
Indiana updated its nondiscrimination clause, which is included in all state contracts, to require state contractors to affirm that they
First 2025 Regulatory Agenda Confirms Policy Shifts But Includes Few Surprises
The Administration has published the first regulatory agenda of President Trump’s second term. The semi-annual agenda includes the following items