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
Third Circuit Limits DOL’s Power To Impose Penalties Under H-2A Program
DOL must pursue civil penalties and back wages for alleged violations of its H-2A visa regulations in federal court instead
Senate OKs EEOC, Labor Nominees To Advance The Administration’s Agenda
The Senate has confirmed many Trump Administration nominees to key roles in workplace regulatory agencies, giving the EEOC a quorum
DHS Proposes H-1B Rule That Favors Higher-Paid Workers In Lottery
The Department of Homeland Security proposed a rule September 24 that would replace the current random H-1B visa lottery with
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.
Ashley Romanias Takes Over As OFCCP Director
The Trump Administration has quietly installed a new Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. While there is
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
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
EEOC Guidance to Federal Agencies Emphasizes Importance of Maintaining Proactive EEO Plans
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission released FAQs reminding federal agencies that they must submit equal employment opportunity (EEO) plans in