Hawaii has enacted a new law expanding the state’s family leave law to better support military families. Hawaii’s family leave statute will allow eligible employees to take unpaid family leave for qualifying military exigencies connected to a family member’s active-duty
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States Challenge Federal Contractor DEI Executive Order
Nineteen states and the District of Columbia have filed a lawsuit challenging the federal government’s rollout of Executive Order (EO) 14398, “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors.” The coalition of plaintiff states challenges the EO and federal agency actions
USCIS, E-Verify Issue Updated TPS Guidance for Seven Countries Following SCOTUS Decision
Takeaways
- USCIS and E-Verify have issued updated employer guidance for TPS beneficiaries from Burma, Ethiopia, Haiti, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria and Yemen.
- For all seven countries, employers should use July 10, 2026, as the current date for Form I-9 and
California Limits Arbitration to Agreements Enforceable Under the Federal Arbitration Act
On June 30th, California’s Governor signed Assembly Bill (AB) 2155, which concerns the enforceability of written arbitration agreements in California. The bill amends Code of Civil Procedure Section 1281 and provides that any agreement unenforceable under the Federal Arbitration
SCOTUS Preserves Birthright Citizenship, Providing Certainty for Employees and Their Families
In today’s landmark Trump v. Barbara decision, the U.S. Supreme Court held that children born in the United States are citizens at birth regardless of whether their parents are present in the country unlawfully or temporarily. The Court concluded that
Proposed DHS Rule Could Change How International Students Maintain F-1, J-1 Visa Status
Takeaways
- DHS rule cleared by the White House and would replace the long-standing “duration of status” (D/S) framework with fixed admission periods.
- Extension filings and increased government oversight may create additional administrative burdens and uncertainty for visa holders.
- The proposal
AI in the Empire State, Two Bills Could Create New Compliance Obligations
New York organizations using artificial intelligence should keep a close eye on two pending state bills that could create new notice and reporting obligations. Both bills have passed the Senate and Assembly, but as of June 25, 2026, neither appears
Virginia Employers: Reminder About New Job Posting and Salary History Rules
Virginia employers should keep in mind that significant employment law changes take effect July 1, 2026, including new pay transparency requirements for job postings and a ban on salary history inquiries. Read more about what employers need to know here
Green Mountain State Joins in State Privacy Effective 2028
Vermont has passed Senate Bill 71, a comprehensive privacy law that will regulate how covered entities collect, use, disclose, sell, and protect personal data.
The law is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2028.
To whom does the
SCOTUS Lifts TPS Termination Injunctions for Haiti, Syria; Employers Await DHS Guidance
Takeaways
- The U.S. Supreme Court reversed preliminary injunctions preventing DHS from implementing the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti and Syria.
- The Court held that the TPS statute bars judicial review of most nonconstitutional challenges to TPS designation