Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 1149, which adds “designated person” to the definition of family member for the purpose of taking bereavement leave. In 2022, the state amended the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) to require covered employers
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TRAIGA: Texas’s New AI Law Now in Effect
On January 1, 2026, Texas’s newest law addressing the growing issues of data privacy and the use of Artificial Intelligence went into effect. The Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA) was passed by the 89th Texas Legislature and signed…
Connecticut Employers: Expanded Pay Transparency Requirements Take Effect Oct. 1
As a reminder, beginning Oct. 1, 2026, Connecticut employers will have broader obligations to disclose wage ranges and benefits information to applicants and employees.
Under the new law, employers must include the wage or wage range and a general description…
Facial Recognition and AI in Hiring: A Reminder for Maryland Employers
As AI-powered hiring tools become more widespread, it is important to remember that some states have acted early and their laws should be reflected in an organization’s governance, risk, and compliance program. Maryland’s Labor and Employment Code Section 3-717 which…
USCIS Updates Public Charge Guidance for Adjustment Applications Filed on or After Sept. 18
Takeaways
- USCIS’s updated public charge guidance applies to Form I-485 applications postmarked or electronically submitted on or after Sept. 18, 2026.
- USCIS will determine whether an applicant is likely to become a public charge through a prospective evaluation based on
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DHS Seeks to Roll Back Grace Period for H-1B, Other Employment-Based Nonimmigrants Following Employment Termination
On Sept. 11, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule that would eliminate the discretionary 60-day grace period currently available to many employment-based nonimmigrants following the termination of their employment.
If finalized, the rule would represent…
Maryland FAMLI Update: Employer Registration Begins
It’s time to register for Maryland’s new Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. Governor Wes Moore announced the opening of employer registration on Sept. 1, 2026.
Employers with at least one employee working in Maryland must register. This includes…
Sierra Vierra Discusses the Most Common Cal/OSHA Compliance Pitfalls
Sierra Vierra Discusses the Most Common Cal/OSHA Compliance Pitfalls
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Federal Court Blocks DHS F-1, J-1 Fixed-Period Admission Rule; Curricular Practical Training Restrictions Remain
Takeaways
- A federal court’s injunction over the DHS fixed-period admission rule nationwide means the existing duration-of-status (D/S) framework for F-1 international students and J-1 exchange visitors will remain in place while litigation continues.
- The injunction does not affect the separate
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