E-Verify Resumes Operations as Government Shutdown Continues Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner) The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently posted an update to the E-Verify site indicating that the E-Verify application is now operational.
DHS Ends Auto-Extensions for Many EAD Renewal Applications Effective Oct. 30, 2025 Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner) On Oct. 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced an Interim Final Rule (IFR) to end the practice of automatically extending the validity of certain EADs when a renewal application for employment authorization was timely filed.
California - San Diego Increases Minimum Wage for Hospitality Workers Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner) San Diego’s City has enacted an ordinance regarding the minimum wage for hospitality workers.
Rhode Island Expands Temporary Caregiver and Disability Insurance Benefits Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner) Rhode Island Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI) leave is expanded to cover a sibling with a serious health condition. See the text below for further details.
Philadelphia Expands Employer Background Screening Requirements Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner) The City of Philadelphia has passed Ordinance 250373-A (“the Ordinance”) that clarifies and amends provisions under the Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance. The Ordinance is effective Jan. 6, 2026.
New York City Expands Minimum Pay Requirement to App-Based Grocery Delivery Workers Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner) New York City has enacted several bills that provide new protections to app-based grocery delivery workers.
New Jersey Clarifies Mandatory Meetings Ban for Political and Religious Matters Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner) New Jersey has enacted legislation that expands prohibitions on employers requiring employees to attend meetings or listen to communications related to political or religious matters.
Illinois Requires Certain Employers to Provide NICU Leave_6.1.26.docx Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner) Illinois has enacted legislation that will require covered employers to provide unpaid leave to employees when their child is a patient in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Illinois Adopts New Military Leave Requirement Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner) Illinois has enacted legislation that requires employers with more than 50 employees to provide paid leave to employees to serve on funeral honors details.
California’s New Rules For Automated Employment Decision Systems Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner) California has enacted two sets of new regulations that directly impact how employers use automated decision systems (ADSs) in hiring, promotion, compensation, and other significant employment decisions.