On May 19, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the government’s request to lift a federal district court order halting the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) rescission of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans under a 2023 designation but permitted plaintiffs to ...

On Friday, May 30, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court 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 ...

On May 12, 2025, DHS  announced that the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghanistan will be terminated effective July 14, 2025. The current TPS designation for Afghanistan is scheduled to expire on May 20, 2025. The Details Afghanistan was initially designated for TPS by ...

The state of Washington has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5525, Securing Timely Notification and Benefits for Laid-Off Employees Act (the Act)), which adds employer requirements surrounding mass layoffs and business closures. The Act is set to take effect on July 27, 2025. The ...

The State of Washington has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5408), which amends its Equal Pay and Opportunities Act. Senate Bill 5408 takes effect on July 27, 2025. The Details In 2023, the State of Washington began requiring employers with 15 or more employees to provide salary ...

Cleveland, Ohio, has passed an ordinance (Ordinance 104-2025) that bans an employer from inquiring about an applicant's salary history and requires employers to include salary ranges and scales when advertising job openings. Ordinance 104-2025 takes effect on Oct. 27, 2025. The Details Pay ...

New York has enacted legislation (Senate Bill S3006C), which adds child labor protections to the law. The penalties portion for child labor violations is effective immediately, with the changes to certification and working paper requirements of Senate Bill S3006C set to take effect on May ...

Montana has enacted legislation (House Bill 128), which provides employment protections for certain volunteer service providers and increases communication requirements between the volunteers and their employers. House Bill 128 takes effect on Oct. 1, 2025. The Details House Bill 128 ...

When you are ready to hire a new employee, the steps you take can mean the difference between a quality hire and a subpar one. A poor hiring decision can have a significant impact on your bottom line. Here are 10 mistakes to avoid when recruiting new employees. 1. Avoid: Waiting too ...

Spokane, Washington has passed Ordinance C36666 (the Ordinance), which adds restrictions on how employers use an applicant’s address in the hiring process. The Ordinance takes effect on May 25, 2025. The details The Ordinance provides the following definitions: ...