July 1, 2025 Compliance Alert: Minimum Wage and Salary Threshold Updates for Employers
As July 1 approaches, employers should prepare for a new round of updates to minimum wage rates and, in some jurisdictions, salary...
14 hours ago3 min read
Now Effective: New York Retail Worker Safety Act Brings New Obligations for Employers
Effective June 2, 2025 , the New York Retail Worker Safety Act (RWSA) mandates significant workplace violence prevention measures for...
5 days ago4 min read
DOL Suspends Enforcement of 2024 Independent Contractor Rule
On May 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it will no longer apply the 2024 Final Rule when enforcing worker...
May 244 min read
EEO-1 Reporting Now Open: Employers Must File 2024 Data by June 24, 2025
On May 20, 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) officially opened the 2024 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection. Employers that are required to file must submit their reports by Tuesday, June 24, 2025. After this deadline, no extensions will be granted, and late submissions will not be accepted.
May 212 min read
Cross-Border Data Compliance Countdown: U.S. Department of Justice Officially Launches Sensitive Information Oversight
In December 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued the final rule implementing Executive Order 14117, titled "Preventing...
May 174 min read
China Temporarily Suspends Export Controls and Unreliable Entity List Measures Against U.S. Companies for 90 Days
On May 12, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order significantly lowering the “reciprocal tariffs” imposed on Chinese...
May 163 min read
President Trump Signs Executive Order Temporarily Reducing Tariffs on Chinese Imports: 90-Day Relief Period Begins May 14
On May 12, 2025 , President Donald Trump signed an executive order temporarily suspending a portion of the additional tariffs imposed on...
May 142 min read
Paid Sick Leave Expands in 2025: What Employers Need to Know
In 2025, several states have enacted or expanded paid sick leave laws, creating new compliance obligations for employers. Whether your business operates in one state or across multiple jurisdictions, it’s important to understand the specific requirements and prepare accordingly. Below is a summary of key developments and practical guidance for employers.
May 24 min read
New York Retail Worker Safety Act to Take Effect on June 2, 2025 — Employers Should Prepare Now
To strengthen protections for retail workers, the New York Retail Worker Safety Act (RWSA) will officially take effect on June 2, 2025 ....
Apr 163 min read
Executive Order 14117 Takes Effect: What Cross-Border Businesses Must Know About New U.S. Data Restrictions
On April 8, 2025 , the U.S. Department of Justice’s final rule implementing Executive Order 14117 — Preventing Access to Americans’ Bulk...
Apr 163 min read
Alien Registration Rule Now in Effect: Key Compliance Steps for Individuals and Employers
As of April 11, 2025 , the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented a new alien registration requirement . The...
Apr 164 min read
March 2025 U.S. Immigration Policy Updates
In March 2025, the United States witnessed several significant developments in immigration policy. At the federal level, the nomination...
Mar 296 min read
USCIS Implements New Alien Registration Rule
On March 12, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued an Interim Final Regulation (IFR) introducing a new...
Mar 213 min read
2025 Q1 California Employment Law Updates – Webinar Recap
Thank you for joining our latest webinar on the 2025 Q1 California Employment Law Updates! We appreciate your participation as we...
Mar 202 min read
U.S. Suspends BOI Reporting Enforcement—What’s Behind the Back and Forth?
The U.S. Treasury Department has announced that it will not enforce any penalties or fines associated with the Beneficial Ownership...
Mar 53 min read
U.S. BOI Filing Resumes Following Court Ruling
On February 18, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas granted the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)...
Feb 222 min read