President Donald Trump called the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 27 decision limiting the ability of federal judges to use nationwide injunctions to block his policies “a monumental victory,” but his legal win may be less definitive than it first appeared.
Archives for July 10, 2025
It’s Official—No Tax on Tips, No Tax on Overtime Through 2028
One of President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign messages was a promise to implement a no-tax-on-tips and no-tax-on-overtime law. On July 3, 2025, the U.S. Congress passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” and President Trump signed the bill into law on July 4. The White House offers a calculator for employees
Supreme Court’s Ruling Could Raise Significant Risks for OSHA’s Operations
On July 8, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a stay in Trump v. American Federation of Government Employees, No. 24A1174, permitting the implementation of President Trump’s Executive Order No. 14210, which directs federal agencies, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), to undertake large-scale reorganizations
Important U.S. Visa Update for Children in China—What Parents Should Know
Effective June 10, 2025, the U.S. Embassy and Consulates General in China have implemented important updates to the nonimmigrant visa application process for applicants under the age of fourteen. These changes are designed to enhance the efficiency and clarity of the application procedure for young travelers and their families.
Washington State’s Revised Personnel File Law—Effective July 2025
On May 13, 2025, Washington State enacted Substitute House Bill (SHB) 1308, which goes into effect on July 27, 2025. This new law amends RCW 49.12.240 and 49.12.250, significantly changing employer’s obligations regarding employee access to personnel files. It replaces prior Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) guidance
OFCCP Seeks Input on Revised Complaint Forms
OFCCP Seeks Input on Revised Complaint Forms
Having recently announced a resumption of its processing of complaints alleging discrimination on the basis of disability or veteran status, the Office of Federal Contract Programs (OFCCP) published a notice in the Federal Register on July 7, 2025, requesting public comment on the
OSHA Proposes Changes to Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements
OSHA Proposes Changes to Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements
On July 1, 2025, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued several proposed rules, including two that impact employers’ recordkeeping and reporting obligations.
Occupational Injury and Illness Recordkeeping Requirements
In one of its proposed rules, OSHA seeks to withdraw a proposal that
State Department Resumes Student, Exchange Visitor Visa Processing with Focus on Online Presence
The U.S. Department of State has announced resumption of student and exchange visitor visa processing, along with expanded digital vetting procedures. The
OFCCP To Close All Prior Section 503 and VEVRAA Compliance Reviews Following Secretary of Labor Order Reviving Enforcement Activities
In conjunction with the recent proposed rule changes to the Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 503) and the Vietnam Era Veterans’
OFCCP Proposes Changes to Veterans and Disability Regulations
OFCCP has published proposed modifications to the VEVRAA and Section 503 regulations which govern federal contractor affirmative action obligations for
Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to Continue Plans to Reduce Federal Workforce
On July 8, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States granted the Trump administration’s request to stay a lower-court judge’s order blocking President Donald Trump’s plan to reduce and restructure the federal workforce, including proposed massive cuts to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), the National Labor Relations Board
The ‘Soft Quit’ Epidemic: Can You Discipline Disengagement? – Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
Jen has talked about “quiet quitting,” but what’s an employer to do when the work is technically getting done—just with zero initiative, collaboration, or care? In this episode, Jen explores the legal boundaries of managing checked-out employees without crossing into retaliation, disability discrimination, or morale implosion. This one’s for every leader who’s tired of “just enough” effort and wants to raise the bar legally.
Mid-Year Paid Family Medical Leave Update
Mid-Year Paid Family Medical Leave Update
It is that time of year again when about half of the state paid family and medical leave (PFML) programs have announced changes to their contribution rates and benefits. A few programs have also announced a new state average weekly wage (SAWW), upon which
Can an employee claim retaliation for whistleblowing when they were simply doing their job?
Can an employee claim retaliation for whistleblowing when they were simply doing their job?
Can an employee claim retaliation for whistleblowing when they were simply doing their job?
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