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California’s AB 692: The State Puts “Stay-or-Pay” Agreements Under Greater Scrutiny
California continues to reshape the boundaries of permissible employment agreements, and Assembly Bill 692 is the state’s latest move to strengthen employee mobility. Effective January 1, 2026, AB 692 prohibits…
Compliance Calling: Personal Cell Phone Use for Business Purposes and Expense Reimbursement Laws
Remote and hybrid work, once a novelty, is now integrally incorporated into how many employees work effectively forever. Employers and employees alike have settled into longer term remote working arrangements that have…
U.S. to Require Social‑Media Disclosure for ESTA and Visa Applicants: What Travelers Need to Know
The United States is moving toward an unprecedented expansion of digital and social-media screening for foreign travelers and visa applicants. A new proposal from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) would require…
October Layoffs Hit 22-Year High: Legal Considerations for Employers
October 2025 may very well be remembered as a turning point in the U.S. labor market. According to Challenger, Gray & Christmas, employers announced approximately 153,000 job cuts last month, marking the highest…
Illinois Amends Workplace Transparency Act, Broadening Employee Protections, Effective January 1, 2026
The Illinois Workplace Transparency Act (“IWTA” or “Act”) provides protections to employees and non-employee contractors and consultants who enter into employment agreements, settlement agreements and termination…