Archives for September 26, 2025

DOJ Religious Telework Memo Reflects Post-Pandemic Norms

Devjani H. Mishra discusses the astronomical increase in religious accommodations in the workplace since the COVID-19 pandemic and the Groff v. Dejoy decision, which strengthened religious employees’ ability to secure accommodations. 

Law360 Employment Authority

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mfelling@littler.com Fri, 09/26/2025 – 14:21

3 ways the new H-1B rule will turbocharge staff outsourcing

Jorge Lopez says the White House’s new rule mandating a $100,000 H-1B visa fee for foreign professionals will result in an increase in outsourcing activity because it’s usually less expensive to outsource hiring as wages are less in most places

$100K H-1B Fee Will Likely Hurt Both US and Foreign Workers

Jorge Lopez says some of his clients are discussing moving projects outside the U.S. in direct response to Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee increase because they can’t afford it. 

Law360

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mfelling@littler.com Fri, 09/26/2025 – 14:11

Proposed Regs Map Out Qualified Tips and Jobs for Tax Deductions

Daniel B. Boatright says under new proposed regs from the Treasury and IRS, an employee who works in an occupation that doesn’t ordinarily have customer interaction but still customarily and regularly receives tips for purposes of the qualified tips

Trump adds $100,000 fee for skilled worker visa applicants

Jorge Lopez says President Trump’s executive order that will add a $100,000 fee for applicants to the H-1B visa program “will put the brakes on American competitiveness in the tech sector and all industries.”

BBC

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mfelling@littler.com Fri, 09/26/2025 – 14:07

Manufacturers Need to Prepare for Increased Immigration Enforcement

Jorge Lopez tells employers to prepare for increased immigration enforcement, including more site visits and raids. 

IndustryWeek

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mfelling@littler.com Fri, 09/26/2025 – 14:04

California’s ADMT regulation expected to disrupt workplace AI

Zoe Argento discusses California’s ADMT regulation, which would require employers to provide detailed, plain language pre-use notices before using ADMT in employment decisions. 

Lexology PRO

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mfelling@littler.com Fri, 09/26/2025 – 14:01