As the effects of the pandemic continue to feel more and more like a distant memory, a sweeping “return-to-office” (RTO) trend is underway. Often motivated by collaboration goals and productivity gains for bringing staff back on-site, RTO mandates may cause
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New $100,000 H-1B Fee Update: What U.S. Employers Need to Know Now
On October 20, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released further guidance clarifying the implementation of the new $100,000 H-1B fee established under the recent Presidential Proclamation. Below is a summary of the key provisions and practical implications based
What Non-Union Employers Need to Understand About Labor Law
Non-union private sector employers cannot ignore labor law just because their employees are not represented by a union. Non-union private sector employers must fully comply with labor law developments because all of their employees are protected by the National Labor
Presidential Proclamation on H-1B Nonimmigrant Visas – Applicability, Exemptions & Next Steps for U.S. Employers
This past Friday, President Donald J. Trump signed a sweeping Presidential Proclamation titled “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers.” This latest executive action introduces major restrictions on the H-1B visa program, specifically targeting employers filing petitions for workers who
HHS Announces Increased Efforts to Curb Information Blocking Practices
In a September 3 Press Release, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it is increasing efforts to curb information blocking. This was quickly followed by a September 4 Enforcement Alert issued jointly by the
The Summer the DOL Turned Deregulatory: Hot Workplace Changes Employers Should Know About
This summer, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) came in hot, making — and proposing to make — changes to workplace rules that could affect employers of all industries. The DOL of the new administration is certainly diving right in,
The “Right to Disconnect” in the U.S.? What Employers Need to Know About Emerging Proposals
Workplace laws are beginning to reflect a new reality: employees are connected to work around the clock through smartphones, messaging apps, and remote-work platforms. While many companies treat after-hours communication as part of their culture, some lawmakers have been busy
The FLSA Companionship Services and Live-In Exemptions May Be Revived for Home Care Agencies
Home care agencies and other third-party employers may soon be able to reclaim the Companionship Services and Live-In Exemptions for caregivers and other domestic service employees, after more than a decade of exclusion, due to a recent proposal by the
AHCA Proposes New Rule Requiring Providers to Implement Data Breach Continuity Plans
The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA or the Agency) recently issued a new proposed rule that would require all “providers” licensed by AHCA to have a “continuity plan” for data and information technology disruptions. The proposed rule would
Not-So-Sweet Home: Alabama Lawsuit Risks Constitutional Challenges to the State’s Sales/Use Tax Regime
In mid-August, Alabama cities and a school district (“localities”) sued the commissioner of the Alabama Department of Revenue seeking, in essence, to “de-simplify” the state’s sales and use tax system.[1] The localities claim the “why” of their case is