E-Verify is back online. After a brief period of unavailability due to the ongoing government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) E-Verify program has resumed operations. The E-Verify system, which is used by participating employers to verify employment eligibility in the United States, had been offline since October
Archives for October 9, 2025
New Cal-WARN Notice Requirements Take Effect January 1, 2026
On October 1, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation (Senate Bill (SB) 617) that requires employers to include additional information in their notice for mass layoffs, terminations, and relocations under the California Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (Cal-WARN) Act.
Jackson Lewis Principal and Former NLRB Chairman Marvin Kaplan Testifies Before U.S. Senate on Labor Law Reform
Highlights Importance of Maintaining Balance in Collective Bargaining FrameworkRegulations Need Fine-Tuning, Not Major Overhaul
Marvin Kaplan Discusses Collective Bargaining and Proposed Labor Law Reform
Marvin Kaplan discusses the functions of the current collective bargaining system under the NLRA and the proposed Faster Labor Contracts Act in “Interview With Former NLRB Chairman Marvin Kaplan,” published by NLRB Edge.
Why Workplace Injury Rates Rise When It Gets Hot
Companies need to be wary of worker injuries when it’s hot outside—or even when it’s hot inside.
Google is tightening its ‘Work from Anywhere’ policy: Now a single day will count as a full week
The policy may lead to high-performer flight and unhappy workers, experts say.
Jackson Lewis’ Orange County Office Spotlighted Among Top Law Firms in the Region
Jackson Lewis’ Orange County office has been ranked number 11 as one of the region’s top law firm’s in “2025 Top 25 Law Firms in Orange County,” published by the Los Angeles Times.Subscription may be required to view article
Senate Bill 642: California Revises Its Equal Pay Act
On October 8, 2025, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 642, which revised California’s Equal Pay Act. Revisions to the Act will take effect January
How Much Pay Will Workers Sacrifice for Remote Work?
A new study of tech workers offers an answer: quite a lot.
Watch out, new hires: Employers are sneaking in a ‘hybrid creep’ after your offer letter
Hybrid work isn’t immune to stealthy office mandates; a growing number of companies are increasing required days in the office—without any official warning.
Columbia professor says ‘don’t be yourself’ in the workplace, actually. Here’s why authenticity is ‘overrated’
In the ongoing debate around balancing one’s personal and professional lives, Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic says “being yourself” isn’t a good enough leadership strategy.
Time for a Checkup! Workforce Challenges for Life Sciences Employers in 2026 and Beyond
Time for a Checkup! Workforce Challenges for Life Sciences Employers in 2026 and Beyond
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Deadline to Implement Pay Range Transparency Disclosures in Massachusetts Rapidly Approaching
Deadline to Implement Pay Range Transparency Disclosures in Massachusetts Rapidly Approaching
A key component of the Massachusetts Pay Transparency Act will take effect on October 29, 2025, when many employers will be required for the first time to disclose the “pay range” of jobs in Massachusetts.
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Generation Alpha May Find the Workplace Even Tougher Than Gen Z Does
Companies that report difficulties integrating Gen Zers into the workforce won’t be happy to hear that most hiring managers call current high school students even more unprepared for today’s jobs.
Philadelphia Passes Additional Amendments to Fair Chance Ordinance
Philadelphia Passes Additional Amendments to Fair Chance Ordinance
On October 8, 2025, with the mayor’s signature, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania enacted additional amendments to its Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance (FCRSSO).
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