Employers preparing an Illinois Equal Pay Registration Certificate (EPRC) submission should prepare for changes to the state’s employee data reporting requirements. Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) will no longer accept submissions that report
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New Regulation on Employer Use of AI-Based Systems in Workplace? NJ’s FAIR Act Clears Key Committee
The New Jersey’s Senate Labor Committee voted 5-0 on Oct. 1, 2026, to refer a bill to regulate employment and other uses of AI-based technologies to the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
The “Fair AI Regulations (FAIR) Act” (S4075
James McDonnell Discusses New Jersey Ruling on Wage and Hour Laws and Immigration Status
James McDonnell Discusses New Jersey Ruling on Wage and Hour Laws and Immigration Status
Stutts, Emily …
Tue, 10/13/2026 – 18:15
James McDonnell discusses the implications of a New Jersey Supreme Court ruling affirming wage protections for workers regardless of
Stacey Cerrone Comments on Supreme Court Review of 401(k) Benchmark Standard
Stacey Cerrone Comments on Supreme Court Review of 401(k) Benchmark Standard
Stutts, Emily …
Tue, 10/13/2026 – 14:18
Stacey Cerrone comments on how the Supreme Court may define a meaningful benchmark in 401(k) investment lawsuits in “Justices Debate How Much
Pay Transparency Reminder: Are Your Job Postings Current?
With the fourth quarter underway, employers should confirm that their ongoing job-posting practices reflect pay transparency changes that took effect in 2026. Virginia and Maine added pay disclosure requirements for job postings, while Connecticut expanded its existing requirements. Employers should
Preparing for California’s Shift to SOC-Based Pay Data Reporting
California’s May 2027 pay data reports will use 23 job categories based on the federal Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system, replacing the 10 EEO-1 categories used in prior reports. Employers should consider using the remainder of 2026 to map their
DHS Proposes New OPT Fees: What It Means for F-1 Students, Schools, Employers
Takeaways
- DHS has proposed a $70,000 fee for an initial OPT period and a $30,000 fee for each subsequent period, including a STEM OPT extension.
- The student’s school would pay the fee before recommending OPT in SEVIS, although the proposal
GAO Calls for Renewed Oversight of Federal Contractors’ Disability Employment Obligations
A newly released Government Accountability Office (GAO) report calls on the Department of Labor (DOL) to strengthen its oversight of federal contractors’ compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and provide more guidance to help them meet their obligations.
California Expands Bereavement Leave to Include “Designated Person” Starting January 2027
Effective Jan. 1, 2027, covered California employees must be permitted to take bereavement leave following the death of a “designated person.” Read more about this expansion of California’s bereavement leave law from our California colleagues.
California Expands Paid Family Leave Benefits for Military Families
California adopted legislation expanding when employees may be eligible for paid family leave benefits related to military deployment. Our colleagues provide more details about these amendments here.