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
Under New E-Verify Status Change Report, Employers Must Monitor Revoked Work Authorizations
E-Verify has introduced a new Status Change Report that shifts responsibility to employers to proactively monitor revoked Employment Authorization Documents
New Web Form Available For Minnesota Annual Compliance Report
Minnesota recently updated the procedure for state contractors to use in submitting their Annual Compliance Report. Covered Minnesota state contractors
OFCCP Issues Last-Minute Extension on Section 503, VEVRAA, and E.O. 11246 Comment Deadlines
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) issued a last-minute 15-day extension for submitting comments on its proposed elimination
New CWC Resource Highlights EEOC Efforts To Enforce Title VII Protected Religious Accommodations
CWC has released a resource highlighting recent enforcement actions by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission related to religious accommodations in