The U.S. State Department (DOS) has announced expanded visa screening procedures impacting H-1B specialty occupation workers and their H-4 dependents applying for visas at U.S. consular posts abroad.
Archives for December 15, 2025
Preparing for the UK Employment Rights Bill
The UK Employment Rights Bill was published on 10 October 2024, and it was introduced as part of the UK government’s “Plan to Make Work Pay,” which is designed to modernise UK employment rights. The aim of the bill is to improve job security, raise living standards, and create fair
Redesigning Opportunity: How To Close The Real Workplace Gap
Forget the gaps, and build experience capital. Shelley Zalis shows how redesigning opportunity fuels ambition, equity, and real leadership growth for all.
Sixth Circuit Rules Out Retaliation Claims Under Rehab Act Section 504: What Smith Means for Federally Funded Programs
- In Smith v. Mich. Dep’t of Corr., the Sixth Circuit held that Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act does not provide a private cause of action for retaliation, addressing the unsettled statutory basis for this type of claim.
Employee Handbooks 2026: Stay Compliant and Reduce Risk
Your employee handbook isn’t just a guide for your team — it’s often the first line of defense in employment disputes. With California’s workplace laws and court decisions evolving constantly, keeping your handbook up to date is more critical than ever.
Immigration Compliance & I-9 Best Practices
Workplace immigration compliance can be complex—and mistakes can be costly. This fast-paced, practical session equips employers with the knowledge and tools to stay compliant, confident, and prepared when it comes to both Form I-9s and immigration enforcement.
Gift-giving advice for the office: Etiquette experts on what to get your coworkers, employees, or boss
Company-wide white elephant have you stumped? Or wondering what to get your workplace bestie for the holidays? This guide has you covered.
Wage-Hour Audits: Take Action Before It’s Too Late
California employers have long faced significant exposure to Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claims, with wage-hour violations leading to billions in annual penalties. Recent legislative reforms, effective June 19, 2024, have introduced substantial changes that can benefit proactive employers.
SB 513 Is Coming: What HR Needs to Fix in Personnel Files Before 2026
California continues to expand employee access to personnel records—and SB 513 is the next change for which HR teams must prepare. Effective January 1, 2026, SB 513 amends Labor Code section 1198.5 by expanding what documents
Jackson Lewis Earns “National Elite” Recognition in 2026 IEL Elite Guide
NEW YORK, NY (December 15, 2025) — Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce it has been named a “National Elite” firm in International Employment Lawyer’s 2026 IEL Elite guide.
Our Work Etiquette Quiz Stumped Most Readers. Overachievers Have Their Own Tips.
Our test stoked much debate over what makes for good manners in today’s workplace.
New York Accuses UPS of Seasonal Worker Wage Theft
In a lawsuit, the state’s attorney general, Letitia James, said UPS had “repeatedly and persistently” failed to pay seasonal workers for all of the time they spent on the job.
OSHA’s Nondelegation Challenge: Stakes and Arguments
On December 3, 2025, the Texas International Produce Association and the Texas Vegetable Association filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Amarillo Division, seeking declaratory and injunctive relief against the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Secretary of
Meetings are not work, says Southwest Airlines CEO—and he’s taking action, by blocking his calendar every afternoon from Wednesday to Friday
Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan says too many execs mistake packed calendars for productivity. He’s found a ‘crazy’ solution.
Employers Want AI Skills. Schools Are Still Debating AI Policies.
Employers now expect AI skills, but schools are still catching up. Why AI readiness must be taught, not debated, to prepare students for work.