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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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Legislative lowdown: NJ enacts rules clarifying ‘ABC test’ for independent contractors

The rules, which took effect on Oct. 1, provide more granular detail for employers that must comply with the state’s ABC test.


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Senate confirms Trump’s pick to head DOL

Keith Sonderling to lead agency following Chavez-DeRemer departure.


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Gusto rolls out new offerings to address compliance pain points for small businesses

Small business formation is up, but the ever-evolving legal landscape makes it difficult for these companies to thrive, Gusto contends.


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Legislative lowdown: NLRB restores employer-friendly standard for evaluating offensive speech, behavior

The NLRB’s decision gives employers more leeway in disciplining workers who use profane speech or engage in other offensive behavior on the job.


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World of HR: UK mandates bereavement leave for miscarriage and abortion

The new legislation also extends bereavement leave rights to adopted and step family members.


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Legislative lowdown: San Francisco EEOC settles two pregnancy discrimination cases

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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