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The US administration announced the “Great Healthcare Plan” on January 15, 2026, outlining a framework for potential healthcare reform focused on cost containment, consumer choice, and transparency. bit.ly/49VvfXd
Join us as partner Michael Schlemmer and associate Zach Shine provide a summary of labor and employment law diligence and related deal considerations, including integration practices for employees, benefits plans, and executive contracts. bit.ly/4bWIYhR
Join us as we recap the key changes in California employment law from 2025. We will review significant reforms and case developments, interpret their impact, and provide recommendations for employers. bit.ly/4q3xtsq
On December 18, the Employment Rights Bill received Royal Assent, becoming the Employment Rights Act 2025 following months of back-and-forth, representing the most significant package of reforms to UK employment law in decades. bit.ly/3M9bJgN
New York lawmakers have introduced proposed amendments to the Trapped at Work Act aimed at clarifying the statute’s scope and addressing concerns about unintended impacts on employer training and tuition assistance programs. bit.ly/45lA1L7
Beginning April 18, 2026, New York employers will be prohibited from requesting or using an applicant’s or employee’s consumer credit history for employment decisions, unless one of the law’s narrow exemptions applies. bit.ly/49N2qej
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration published a final rule on January 15, extending several upcoming compliance deadlines under its revised Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR § 1910.1200. bit.ly/4qA8Q7R
Join us for a webinar on the US Department of Labor (DOL), reflecting on past developments and looking ahead to the DOL’s upcoming regulatory and enforcement agenda. bit.ly/3MFI52I
Partner Eric Bord and associate Whitney Lohr co‑authored a Global Mobility Lawyer article examining how late‑2025 consular policy shifts are driving significant visa processing bottlenecks in 2026. bit.ly/49n8IT5
President Donald Trump issued an executive order restricting U. industrial base government contractors from conducting future stock buybacks or issuing dividends if they come at the “expense of accelerated procurement and increased production capacity.” bit.ly/3ZeGXWE
The US Department of State has released its January 2026 Visa Bulletin outlining priority date cutoffs that regulate immigrant visa availability and the flow of adjustment of status application and consular immigrant visa application filings and approvals. bit.ly/3Z1xVw8
New York Labor Law now prohibits the use of certain “stay-or-pay” provisions as a condition of employment, limiting employers' ability to enter into an “employment promissory note” with their workers. bit.ly/49vfPYh
Closing out 2025, US Citizenship and Immigration Services issued a weighted lottery rule for the H-1B lottery, the US District Court upheld the $100,000 H-1B fee, and the US administration’s travel ban will expand starting January 1, 2026. bit.ly/45vmiBg
Provisions of the Social Security Financing Act for 2026 will have a financial impact on companies, encouraging those with more than 300 employees or of community (Europe/European Economic Area) size to negotiate on senior employment. bit.ly/4sM7Dfh
Join us for a webinar reflecting on the US Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) past developments and a look ahead to the DOL’s upcoming regulatory and enforcement agenda. bit.ly/3MFI52I
The US District Court for the District of Rhode Island has become the first court to grant a motion to dismiss in a class action challenging Bally Management Group’s tobacco surcharge wellness program. bit.ly/3KQOojs
Significant rescheduling of H-1B/H-4 visa appointments in India, ongoing restrictions on third-country processing, and expanded visa applicant screening and vetting have constrained visa-processing options and heightened travel risk for select employees. bit.ly/4pbCQpa
The challenge to the OSH Act by two produce associations has the potential to reshape the future of workplace safety regulation and again test the outer limits of congressional delegation to administrative agencies. bit.ly/4p5CccN
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is rolling out a new employment contract enabling employees to directly enforce payment terms without having to initiate a claim through the Labour Courts. bit.ly/48N4GSr
Join us for our upcoming webinar where we will review significant employment law decisions from 2025, discuss implications for employers, and provide recommendations for managing associated risks in the California workplace. bit.ly/44KW5ye
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