The Florida Legislature has identified a regulatory gap. As Florida’s population experiences a “silver tsunami,” the number of people who currently live with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias (collectively, Dementia) is expected to increase sharply. Lawmakers concluded that existing Assisted
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Navigating Uncertainty: How U.S. Employers Can Support Their Employees During Times of War
In periods of global conflict, the effects of war often extend well beyond the battlefield. Employees may be called to military service, support deployed family members, worry about loved ones abroad, or simply feel the emotional strain of ongoing uncertainty.
USCIS Opens FY-2027 H-1B Cap Registration: Key Updates for Employers
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the FY-2027 H-1B cap registration period will run from March 4, 2026, through March 19, 2026. During this period, employers seeking to sponsor foreign national professionals may submit electronic registrations through
The Employer’s Winter Games: New York’s Q1 2026 Legal Update
Much like the season’s unpredictable snowstorms, recent developments in New York’s state and local employment laws have arrived quickly and with the potential to disrupt even the most carefully charted workplace policies. This year’s regulatory forecast calls for more than
Déjà Vu for Employers: DOL Moves to Reinstate Prior Independent Contractor Test
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has once again proposed a significant change to the federal standard for determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), as well as the
Is Social Media Tax Worth a Follow?
The City of Chicago’s widely reported first-of-its-kind Social Media Amusement Tax (the Chicago SMAT) went into effect on January 1, 2026, promising to deliver tens of millions of dollars of additional revenue to the City. Whether the Chicago SMAT will
Workforce Cost-Cutting: Key Legal Considerations for Employers
In response to economic pressures, many private employers are exploring ways to reduce labor costs. Whether the approach involves reducing hours, implementing furloughs, or conducting layoffs, it is essential for companies, especially those operating in multiple states, to understand the
GLP-1 Medications: What Employers Need to Know About Rising Costs, Coverage Choices, and Managing Legal Risks
GLP-1 medications, originally developed for diabetes and now widely used for weight management, are rapidly becoming a major cost concern for employer health plans. Annual costs per user often exceed $10,000, and demand is rising, especially with new forms like
GLP-1s and Employer Health Plans: Cost Pressure, Coverage Strategies, and Managing Legal Risk
GLP-1 medications have quickly become a significant cost driver in employer-sponsored health plans, with annual per-participant costs frequently exceeding $10,000 and utilization rates continuing to rise. The GLP-1 landscape continues to change (for example, in December 2025, the U.S. Food
EEOC Rescinds Harassment Guidance on Gender Identity: What Employers Need to Know
Employers are facing renewed uncertainty about workplace protections for gender identity after federal agency guidance was recently withdrawn. On January 22, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted 2-1 to rescind its 2024 Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the