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The Rising Cost of Employment-Based Visas: USCIS Proposes Fee Increases for H-1Bs and F1 OPTs
November 4, 2026
USCIS is a self-funded system.   Within its complex system of various numbered and lettered forms, there are also numerous types of fees – filing fee, Asylum Program fee, Fraud Prevention and Detection fee, Pub. L. 114-113 fee, not to mention the impatient filer’s premium processing fee.
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India: September/October Employment Law Updates
October 29, 2026
Updates from Worklaw® Network India member King Stubb & Kasiva.
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REMINDER: Employers Using E-Verify Must Act Before January 8, 2027, Records Disposal
October 29, 2026
USCIS is once again preparing to dispose of older E-Verify records effective January 8, 2027. 
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Sage HR Advice From Football Coaches
October 23, 2026
We’re at the halfway point of the regular college football season and the NFL will soon be at that point.  Considering how these coaches have to motivate and manage players, support staff, boosters, NIL contributors, and other relationship partners, I thought it would be interesting to consider how their experiences can relate to HR’s leadership role.
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California’s New Employment Laws for 2027: Key Employment Laws Impacting Employers in the New Year and Beyond
October 9, 2026
California’s 2026 legislative session produced fewer major employment bills than in recent years. Nevertheless, the laws that were enacted will require employers to revisit workplace technology, training, leave administration, and retaliation prevention.
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Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Confirmed
October 6, 2026
On October 2nd, the U. S. Senate, in a 47-41 vote, confirmed Keith Sonderling as the Secretary of Labor.  He has served as Acting Secretary of Labor since April, when then-Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned.
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"Truth Hurts" - But Thorough Workplace Investigations Hurt a Whole Lot Less...
September 29, 2026
Earlier this month, a federal judge granted summary judgment to singer Lizzo’s touring company (BGBT), on claims brought by her former wardrobe assistant, including claims of hostile work environment, discrimination, retaliation, and claims under the FLSA. 
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NLRB Restores General Motors Standard, Giving Employers Greater Flexibility to Address Abusive Workplace Conduct
September 29, 2026
On September 23, 2026, the NLRB issued its decision in Lion Elastomers LLC, 375 NLRB No. 41, restoring the General Motors standard for evaluating abusive or offensive conduct during protected concerted activity and giving employers greater flexibility to discipline workplace misconduct.
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India: August/September 2026 Employment Law Updates
September 22, 2026
Updates from Worklaw® Network India member King Stubb & Kasiva.
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Massachusetts: New Law Requires Employers to Give Employees Advance Notice of ICE Audits
September 21, 2026
What are the Notification Requirements?
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EEOC to Streamline Federal Employee Charge Process; Private Sector Next?
September 21, 2026
There is a unique charge process for federal employees, in contrast to everyone else, private and public.
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Missouri: Drafting Employee Handbooks - Considering What Is And Is Not Required
September 15, 2026
Employee handbooks have a tendency to grow over time.
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