OFCCP has published proposed modifications to the VEVRAA and Section 503 regulations which govern federal contractor affirmative action obligations for veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Governor Newsom has signed Senate Bill (SB) 617, which expands the information employers are required to include under the California Worker Adjustment...

The Seventh Circuit's recent affirmation in Rush v. GreatBanc Trust Co. establishes important precedents for ESOP transactions, particularly regarding fiduciary duties and prohibited transactions when selling ESOP-owned companies. The decision addresses whether an ESOP trustee and board members breached their duties in a 2016 sale to private equity and whether post-sale management investment constitutes a prohibited transaction under ERISA.

President Trump has nominated Keith Sonderling to serve as permanent Secretary of Labor, elevating the current Acting Secretary who brings extensive experience from previous DOL leadership roles and his tenure as an EEOC Commissioner. Sonderling's background in wage and hour enforcement, combined with his operational expertise as Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer, positions him to shape the department's regulatory approach and compliance initiatives. His confirmation process is expected to move f

For the first time in 11 months, the National Labor Relations Board will likely have a quorum by year end, enabling it to start issuing decisions.

On August 25, 2025, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) issued a new request for public comments on proposed revisions to its data collection and recordkeeping requirements...

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, $4,000 for an H-1B petition or $4,500 for an L-1 petition, for all extension-of-status petitions.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed revising the admission period for the F (academic student) visa classification from duration of status or "D/S" to an admission for a fixed time period.

A federal judge has granted the Trump Administration's motion for summary judgment and upheld the legality of the $100,000 fee requirement for certain H-1B visa petitions.

A federal district court in New Hampshire granted certification to a nationwide class and issued a preliminary injunction (PI) on July 10 that prevents the U.S. government from implementing Executive Order 14160.

On Sept. 19, 2025, President Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation titled "Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers" (the "Proclamation").

The U.S. Supreme Court has lifted an April 14, 2025, temporary injunction blocking the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) decision to terminate humanitarian parole for individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela under the CHNV program. Noem v. Svitlana Doe, et al., No. 24A1079 (May 30, 2025).

Employers with workers on employment-based visas, such as H-1B and L-1, could face workforce disruptions after the Department of State (DOS) announced that Non-Immigrant Visa (NIV)...

The U.S. Department of State has announced resumption of student and exchange visitor visa processing, along with expanded digital vetting procedures.

President Donald Trump signed a Proclamation on Sept. 19, 2025, requiring a $100,000 fee for H-1B nonimmigrants seeking to enter the United States ("Proclamation").

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) February 2025 policy memorandum and July 2025 policy manual update highlight the agency's intensified immigration enforcement efforts.

The House of Representatives passed budget reconciliation bill H.R. 1, entitled "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," that includes significant changes to the immigration fee structure.

On April 1, 2026, the NCAA Division I Cabinet approved automatic penalties for “ghost transfers” — any program that signs a transfer student-athlete, adds them to a roster, or permits them to participate in athletically related activities...

Reports of the NCAA circulating a memo to institutions reminding them of the restrictions on unauthorized contact with student-athletes in the tampering bylaw and warning of significant penalties...

A broad coalition of artificial intelligence developers, cybersecurity companies, financial institutions, technology providers, and other organizations has issued an open letter calling for a coordinated effort to strengthen cyber defenses.