On Aug. 6, 2026, DHS submitted a proposed rule, “Eliminating the Discretionary 60-day Grace Period,” to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that seeks to eliminate the 60-day grace period available to H-1B workers and certain other employment-based visa
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Is Someone Recording? Managing the Workplace Risks of Portable AI Notetakers
AI notetakers illustrate how artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing how people work. For example, there are now “AI Assistants” that snap onto the back of cell phones like a wireless battery pack. Instead of taking detailed notes during a meeting,
DHS Expands Biometric Fee Requirement to Certain H-1B + L-1 Extensions Starting Sept. 2026
In a final rule released Aug. 10, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that employers with at least 50 U.S. employees, with more than half of whom holding H-1B, L-1A or L-1B status, must pay the Biometric Fee,
Amendments to San Francisco Paid Parental Leave Ordinance Means More Employees Will Be Eligible
More employes will qualify for paid leave under amendments to San Francisco’s Paid Parental Leave Ordinance. Our California colleagues break down what this means for employers here.
LWDA Reworks Proposed PAGA Regulations
On August 3, 2026, the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) released modified proposed regulatory text as part of its ongoing rulemaking under the Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). The modifications follow a public comment period that
Illinois Employers Take Note: New Law Requires Paid Jury Duty Leave and Additional Job Protections for Volunteer Emergency Responders
This has been a busy legislative cycle for Illinois employers. Along with the new Menopause and Equity Care Act, Governor Pritzker also signed legislation requiring employers to provide for paid leave during jury duty and new protections for employees who
Illinois’ Menopause Equity and Care Act Expands Employment Protections
On August 7, 2026, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed the Illinois Menopause Equity and Care Act, making Illinois one of the first states to include menopause-related conditions as a protected status under the state’s anti-discrimination laws. Rhode Island and Philadelphia
California Announces State Minimum Wage Increase to Come in 2027
California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that California’s statewide minimum wage will increase from $16.90 to $17.40 per hour effective January 1, 2027. The new rate, announced on July 31, 2026, reflects the annual inflation-based adjustment required under California law.
Back-to-School Means Back-to-Leave Requests: California Employers Take Note
As summer winds down and students head back to the classroom, California employers should be prepared for leave requests tied to school and childcare obligations. A new post on our California Workplace Law Blog highlights several leave laws that can
Backpacks, Bell Schedules, and Leave Requests
As children head back to school, California employees may need time away from work for school activities, childcare emergencies, disciplinary meetings, or to care for a sick child. Employers should keep the following California leave protections in mind for the