Legislative lowdown: Trump officials suspend Microsoft, Adobe from PERM program
The administration said it was suspending a half-dozen companies from participating in a program that grants permanent residency to foreign workers.

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The administration said it was suspending a half-dozen companies from participating in a program that grants permanent residency to foreign workers.
The rules, which took effect on Oct. 1, provide more granular detail for employers that must comply with the state’s ABC test.
Keith Sonderling to lead agency following Chavez-DeRemer departure.
Small business formation is up, but the ever-evolving legal landscape makes it difficult for these companies to thrive, Gusto contends.
The NLRB’s decision gives employers more leeway in disciplining workers who use profane speech or engage in other offensive behavior on the job.
The new legislation also extends bereavement leave rights to adopted and step family members.
The agency found two separate employers either failed to accommodate—or outright dismissed—workers who disclosed they were pregnant.
The cost of noncompliance. Onboarding oversights aren’t just administrative noise: A single compliance slipup carries an immediate penalty ranging from $288 to $2,861 per individual form. Equifax’s article breaks down what you need to know about redefined I-9 violations and higher penalty risks for employers. Learn more.
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