H-1B Application Process Facing Major Change in 2026
by The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will publish a Final Rule significantly changing the H-1B visa application process. The Rule is expected to be published …
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USCIS: Automatic Extensions of Noncitizen Employment Authorization Documents No Longer Available
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has discontinued the practice of automatically extending the validity of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for workers who file …
Project Firewall: Documents Employers Need to Retain and Keep Current for New H-1B Visa Audits
The US Department of Labor (DOL) has announced a new enforcement model, Project Firewall, to monitor employer compliance with H-1B visa requirements. The announcement of …
Withdrawn: Proposed Federal Contractor Rule on Salary History and Pay Transparency
Federal contractors and subcontractors will not be required to disclose compensation information in job postings for jobs related to a federal contract. On January 8, 2025, …
More States Require Employers to Include Pay Information in Job Postings
In 2024, more state legislatures passed laws requiring employers to provide pay information in job postings. These laws, commonly known as pay transparency laws, typically …
New Regulatory Guidance on Applicability of Fair Credit Reporting Act to Employer Use of Expanded Worker Monitoring Reports
Employers have new federal regulatory guidance in using newly available reports about applicants and employees obtained from third parties. The guidance is in response to …
New Resources for Employers Seeking to Leverage AI and Other Emerging Technologies Without Creating Discrimination Risks
There are fresh resources for employers looking to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies to become more efficient and effective. The new tools …
State Interpretation of Minnesota’s Salary Inquiry Ban May Hold Surprises for Employers
Effective this year, Minnesota has banned employers from making salary inquiries of job candidates. The law applies to both external and internal candidates. It goes …
New Colorado Law Regulates Use of AI in Employment Decisions
The State of Colorado has enacted the first state law that regulates employer use of artificial intelligence (AI) in people management decisions. On May 17, …
Is Your I-9 Software Satisfying Your Legal Obligations?
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a fact sheet alerting employers to the risks of unlawful discrimination and other compliance violations when using …