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Employment, Labor Management Issues, Legal Updates
DOL Walks Back Biden-Era Independent Contractor Rule: What Employers Need to Know
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By: Robert Brody and Matthew ChiotaIn a significant development for employers nationwide, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced it will not enforce the Biden-era 2024 Independent Contractor (IC)…
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Immigration Related Issues, Legal Updates
H-1B Visas Now Require $100,000 Fee
Published:October 23, 20257Views0Likes0CommentsShare
September 19, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order requiring a $100,00 dollar fee for H-1B visa program applicants. The order was effective on September 21st. The President claims the…
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Legislative Updates, NLRB
New York State Creates its Own “NLRB” and More
Published:October 16, 2025102Views0Likes0CommentsShare
On September 6, 2025, Governor Hochul signed a package of bills intended to strengthen and expand New York statewide labor protections. The legislation focuses on labor unions who Governor Hochul…
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Discrimination and Harassment, Legislative Updates, Wage and Hour
Illinois Equal Pay Act: 2025 Certification Updates for Employers
Published:October 15, 202566Views0Likes0CommentsShare
In 2021, the Illinois Equal Pay Act was amended to promote pay equity and transparency. As a result, certain employers must obtain an Equal Pay Registration Certificate (EPRC) by submitting…
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Employment, Legal Updates, Wage and Hour
No Tax on Tips and Overtime
Published:October 10, 2025122Views0Likes0CommentsShare
By: Robert Brody and Matthew ChiotaWhat is New?On July 4th, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” into law. One of the features of…
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Employment, Labor Management Issues
Love in the Workplace
Published:October 6, 2025129Views0Likes0CommentsShare
By: Robert Brody and Matthew ChiotaRelationships in the workplace are a common source of liability for any company, and they are also a fact of work. One study suggested…
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Discrimination and Harassment, Employment, Legal Updates
Federal Court Strikes Down EEOC Guidance on Harassment
Published:September 26, 2025124Views0Likes0CommentsShare
By: Robert Brody and Matthew ChiotaIn April 2024, the EEOC narrowly approved a new Guidance on harassment in the workplace. Now it has been struck down and an Executive…
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Law, Legal
Department of Justice Issues Guidance on Federal Antidiscrimination Laws in Apparent Crackdown on DEI Programs
Published:September 16, 2025Updated:September 23, 2025116Views0Likes0CommentsShare
Published: CT Law TribuneOn July 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a memorandum providing guidance for recipients of federal funding regarding unlawful discrimination. The Memorandum identifies…
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Legal Updates, NLRB
NLRB General Counsel Issues Guidance for Deferring Unfair Labor Practice Cases
Published:September 3, 2025139Views0Likes0CommentsShare
William B. Cowen, Acting General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”), released GC Memorandum 25-09 to outline how unfair labor practice charges (“ULPs”) should be handled when they…
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Family and Medical Leave Act, Legal
Illinois Mandates Paid Leave for Participants in Military Funeral Honors Details
Published:August 27, 2025105Views0Likes0CommentsShare
As of August 1st, Illinois is implementing mandatory paid leave for those who are part of a military funeral honors detail. Governor JB. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 220, expanding the…
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