President Trump has rescinded Executive Order 14026 that generally pertains to covered contracts that were entered into, renewed, or extended on or after Jan. 30, 2022.    The Details:  Prior to the rescission, effective Jan. 1, 2025, federal contractors covered under EO 14026 ...

On March 31, 2025, a federal court issued a nationwide order blocking the decision to terminate the 2023 TPS designation for Venezuela. The net effect of the order is to reinstate the Jan. 17, 2025 notice that extended the 2023 TPS designation for Venezuela to Oct. 2, 2026. The order will ...

Vermont has enacted legislation (“S.135”), which creates a state-sponsored retirement savings program. Covered employers that do not offer a retirement plan must register or certify their exemption to the Vermont Saves program in a phased implementation beginning July 1, 2025 through ...

The California Civil Rights Division (CRD) has released new and updated resources for the 2024 pay data reporting period for employers with 100 or more employees. Employers must use the CRD’s online pay data reporting portal to submit their annual reports. The portal is open. The ...

When a worker qualifies as an independent contractor, the employer is generally relieved of obligations related to payroll taxes, minimum wage  in addition to overtime requirements, benefits, workers' compensation, and unemployment costs for that individual. However, only a small ...

Employers with 100 or more employees located in Illinois must renew their Equal Pay Registration Certificate (EPRC) every two years. For employers that obtained their initial EPRC in 2023, this means the deadline for renewing their certification falls in 2025. Employers who have already ...

Oregon has enacted legislation (House Bill 4127), which adds notice and recordkeeping requirements surrounding production quotas for warehouse workers. House Bill 4127 took effect on Jan. 1, 2025. The Details Under the law, a covered employer is one that directly or indirectly (through an ...

New York enacted legislation (Assembly Bill A8947C), which added workplace violence prevention requirements for employers. New York has also enacted legislation (Senate Bill S740), to help clarify these requirements. The laws’ workplace violence prevention policy and training requirements ...

Michigan has enacted two pieces of legislation that amend the state’s minimum wage and paid sick leave requirements further. The laws (Senate Bill 8 and House Bill 4002) took effect immediately on Feb. 21, 2025. The Details Background As a result of a Michigan Supreme Court ...

New York City has enacted legislation (Int 0892-2024), which amends lactation room accommodation policy requirements. Int 0892-2024 takes effect on May 11, 2025. The Details Background Existing laws (Local Law 185 and Local Law 186) require New York City employers to implement and ...