As political power accumulates in fewer hands, our democratic ideals erode. Every day, autocratic leaders, far-right parties, and billionaire elites are rewriting the rules to weaken civil society and tighten their control. Yet, one institution remains a consistent check on them: trade unions.
Archives for November 2, 2025
Trump Immigration Rule Could Make H-1B Visa Holders Too Costly To Hire
Trump officials will publish a new rule expected to price many H-1B visa holders and employment-based immigrants out of the labor market.
There’s a New Work Friend in Town
And it’s Max Read.
‘Ban-the-Box’ Laws Continue to Spread: What HR Needs to Know
Stay compliant with “ban-the-box” laws, learn how adverse action letters might have to be worded, and find out when background checks still might be needed.
Overcoming Burnout At Work: The Science Of Surviving Constant Change
Constant change fuels burnout at work. Understanding how curiosity and the brain’s chemistry interact can help people adapt without losing energy or motivation.
Your most impressive résumé isn’t on paper
Your greatest qualifications come from the challenges you’ve faced and the courage it took to overcome them.
Here’s why a Roth retirement account is a great gift to your future self
Roth retirement accounts are funded with money you’ve already paid taxes on, which makes them a major gift to your future self.
Layoffs Aren’t Shaking Gen Z’s Commitment to Work-Life Balance
Recent layoffs have reinforced beliefs among some younger professionals that loyalty to a company won’t be returned.
Not even blue-collar jobs are safe from automation—the era of robots is here and for $20K you can already buy your first robo housekeeper
The latest home-intruder is a 5-foot-6-inch humanoid housekeeper, called Neo, created by 1X Technologies. It’s ready for pre-order at a cost of $20,000 (with a $200 deposit) with expected delivery in 2026.
What We Gain (and Lose) If We Abolished Daylight Saving Time
The biannual clock change triggers calls to end this practice. Eliminating the time change has clear benefits, but landing on a permanent time is not straightforward
Voluntary exits, opt-in layoffs: The buyout tactic sweeping the workforce
This week, many huge companies forced buyouts under euphemistic language. Why?
Mentorship and sponsorship: Cultivating the next generation of law firm leaders
Travis Armstrong of English Lucas Priest & Owsley LLP explains how law firms can use mentorship and sponsorship programs to cultivate the next generation of leaders and retain top talent.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Focus, Part III: The EU AI Act Is Here—What It Means for U.S. Employers
The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, effective from August 1, 2024, imposes a risk-based framework on AI systems used within the EU, affecting U.S. employers that use AI for HR functions involving EU candidates or employees. With significant penalties for noncompliance, the AI Act categorizes many workplace AI uses
Beltway Buzz, October 31, 2025
The Beltway Buzz™ is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business.
USCIS Provides Payment Method and Clarification on Applicability of New $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
USCIS has published additional guidance relevant to the new $100,000 H-1B fee requirement established by presidential proclamation and discussed in our prior Alert, including a link for making the payment and clarification on the scope and applicability of the fee.