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EEOC Releases Annual Performance Report for Fiscal Year 2023
It comes as no surprise that the EEOC’s enforcement activity, charge activity, and settlements have all increased under a Democratic administration. The EEOC’s recent Annual Performance Report paints that picture in…
The H-1B Process Springs Forward: Changes to the Upcoming H-1B Registration, Petition, and Fee Schedule
As the birds begin chirping and the flowers get ready to bloom, it can only mean that the H-1B cap season is quickly approaching. Prospective H-1B candidates and employers prepare for a coveted “lottery” win, vying for…
Senate Bill 699 Bolsters California Non-Compete Ban
Background On January 1, 2024, a new law, SB 699, became effective, strengthening California’s Bus. & Prof. Code Section 16600, the state’s long standing non-compete ban. Under Section 16600, “every contract by which…
DOL Announces Final Independent Contractor Classification Rule
It’s a traditional Democrats vs. Republican football: federal agencies under Democratic control want to make it harder to classify workers as independent contractors, and Republicans want to make it easier.…
Double Duty for Chicago Employers: NEW 2024 Compliance Burden Related to Paid Leave Ordinances
Starting January 1, 2024, nearly all workers in the state of Illinois are guaranteed at least one week of paid leave under the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act . However, eligibility isn't guaranteed, and there…