Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming human resources operations. From AI-powered recruiting platforms that screen résumés and rank candidates, to onboarding tools that personalize new-hire experiences, performance management systems that predict attrition, identity verification solutions using biometrics, and platforms administering ERISA-governed
Jackson Lewis P.C.
Focused on labor and employment law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 950+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged, stable and diverse, and share our clients' goals to emphasize inclusivity and respect for the contribution of every employee.
Website:
https://www.jacksonlewis.com/
Jackson Lewis P.C. Blogs
Blog Authors
Latest from Jackson Lewis P.C.
Massachusetts’ New 48-Hour Employee Notification Rule Changes Employer Obligations Post-ICE I-9 Inspection Request
Takeaways
- Massachusetts employers must provide written notice to all employees within 48 hours of receiving an ICE Notice of Inspection or request to review I-9 forms and other employment records, unless federal law requires otherwise.
- The requirement went into effect
…
Cal/OSHA Publishes Proposed Heat Illness Rules for Stakeholder Comment
Cal/OSHA recently released a discussion draft proposing major amendments to its heat illness prevention standards under Assembly Bill (AB) 2243, affecting both outdoor workplaces (Title 8, Section 3395) and indoor workplaces (Section 3396).
If adopted, these changes would expand…
State Department Pauses Immigrant Visa Interviews Following Court Ruling Vacating 75-Country Suspension
Takeaways
- The State Department is pausing immigrant visa interview appointments while consular officers receive updated public-charge training. The agency has not publicly announced the duration or precise scope of this pause.
- The pause follows an August 21 federal court decision
…
What Sloan v. Cape Regional Medical Center Teaches Employers About Defeating Vague CEPA Whistleblower Complaints
New Jersey’s Conscientious Employee Protection Act (“CEPA”) is generally considered to be one of the broadest whistleblower statutes in the country, enacted to “protect and encourage employees to report illegal or unethical workplace activities.” Due to CEPA’s broad nature, employers…
DHS Proposes $103,265 Fee for All H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is expected to publish a proposed rule on Aug. 25, 2026, in the Federal Register that would impose a new $103,265 fee on all cap subject H-1B visa petitions. This new proposal would be…
Breaking News: OFCCP Eliminates Disability Self-ID Requirement and 7% Utilization Goal for Affirmative Action Plans
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has finalized changes to its regulations under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, eliminating several longstanding disability-related affirmative action requirements for federal contractors. The final rule…
Revised Form I-485 Takes Effect Sept. 18
On Sept. 18, 2026, USCIS will publish a revised edition of Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, the form used to apply for a green card through adjustment of status. The revised form aligns with the…
FinCEN Joint Advisory Adds Financial-Activity Dimension to Employer Worksite Compliance Considerations
Takeaways
- New joint FinCEN advisory identifies payroll, tax, and labor-contractor practices that may be associated with unauthorized employment and related fraud.
- Employers using staffing companies and labor contractors should evaluate those relationships in light of the advisory’s red-flag indicators.
- The
…
VETS-4212 Filing Reminder for Federal Contractors: Sept. 30 Deadline Nears
The annual VETS-4212 filing season is underway. The Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) began accepting reports on Aug. 1, 2026, and covered federal contractors and subcontractors must submit their reports by Sept. 30, 2026.
VETS-4212 Reporting…