As California continues to set the pace for employment law regulation, 2026 looks to be another high-speed race filled with sharp turns and new obstacles. From restrictions on repayment agreements and expanded Cal WARN notice requirements to stricter pay equity
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Post-Acquisition Pitfalls: Employment Law Challenges When Founders Join the Fold (Video Chat)
Hiring a founder after an acquisition can unlock innovation—but it’s rarely seamless. In this episode of The Employer Rapport, we share practical strategies for navigating this high-stakes transition.
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H-1B Visas in Flux: Key Takeaways from the 10/20/2025 USCIS Guidance Regarding H-1B Proclamation
On October 20, 2025, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued guidance on the Presidential Proclamation, Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers, which imposed an additional $100,000 payment as a prerequisite for certain new H-1B Petitions filed on
An Employer’s Back-to-School Guide on Recent Developments in Workplace DEI
The diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) landscape in the United States has undergone major shifts this year, driven by new executive actions, heightened regulatory scrutiny, deepening cultural and political divisions and emerging litigation trends. For legal practitioners advising employers, the
Gold Card Proclamation Creates New Potential Path to Permanent Residence Via Investment
On Friday, September 19, President Trump issued a proclamation announcing the Gold Card program to facilitate the entry of people who have demonstrated their ability and desire to advance the interests of the United States by voluntarily providing a significant
H-1B Visas in Flux: Understanding the H-1B Proclamation and Its Impact on Employers and Your H-1B Workforce
On Friday, September 19, President Trump issued a proclamation imposing a new $100,000 fee on certain H-1B employers and beneficiaries. See Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers – The White House. The proclamation became effective 12:01 a.m. EDT
The UK Employment Rights Bill: Update and Next Steps for UK Employers
The Employment Rights Bill is close to being finalized. This article is an updated version of our August article, reflecting the most recent developments. In short, and as predicted, the House of Commons has rejected non-government amendments that the House
The Global Employer: Global Immigration & Mobility Quarterly Update | September 2025
We are pleased to share with you The Global Employer – Global Immigration & Mobility Quarterly Update, a collection of key updates from Colombia, Italy, Philippines, Singapore, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and Vietnam.
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FTC Drops Employee Non-Compete Rule, and Announces Targeted Enforcement Action Challenging Non-Compete Agreements in the US
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has withdrawn its notices of appeal in cases before the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits that involved challenges to its proposed rule to ban most employee non-compete agreements. That FTC rule, issued under former FTC Chair
Cutting Costs Without Cutting Corners: 10 Practical Tips for Managing Legal Risk in Global Reductions in Force
In 2025, multinational giants across industries are redefining the scale and scope of global workforce reductions—with some cutting tens of thousands of jobs at a time in particular divisions, shuttering certain factories worldwide, moving to different countries, or otherwise undertaking