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Unions: The Best of Times, The Worst of Times...
February 19, 2026
…so begins the famous line of Charles Dickens’ novel A Tale of Two Cities.
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Illinois Labor and Employment Law Changes Effective January 1, 2026
February 18, 2026
As we start a new calendar year, Illinois employers need to be aware of several new laws that took effect on January 1, 2026.
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Federal Contractor Minimum Wage Yo-Yo's Again
February 17, 2026
On February 9th, the Department of Labor issued a Notice – announcing that the minimum wage for federal contractors would be $13.65.  This new minimum is set to take effect in 90 days.
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Early NLRB General Counsel Communications Emphasize Case Processing Over Immediate Precedent Shifts
February 6, 2026
The NLRB recently returned to full operational capacity following confirmations that restored a quorum and installed a new General Counsel.
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EEOC Chair Needs "A Few Good (White) Men"
February 4, 2026
EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas posted a video on social media addressing white men—not limited to a few good ones.
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Fiscal Year 2027 H-1B Registration Opens March 4, 2026
February 4, 2026
On January 30, 2026, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services announced the dates for the fiscal year 2027 H-1B Visa lottery. 
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EEOC Pulls the Plug on 2024 Harassment Guidance
February 1, 2026
When President Trump took office, one of his early Executive Orders directed the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to rescind its Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace.
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On Your Radar: Key Employment Issues to be Aware of Internationally
January 28, 2026
In our January edition of On your radar we look ahead, as usual, to key international employment law developments expected over the coming year, making this an essential read for those dealing with multiple jurisdictions. 
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NASCAR (Former) Commissioner's Texting Moment
January 16, 2026
Email and texts can become “evidence mail” or “embarrassing mail,” an important lesson and reminder to supervisors, managers and all leadership team members.
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Audit Your I-9s before ICE Arrives
January 15, 2026
There has been a sharp increase in Form I-9 audits in the workplace as a result of heightened immigration enforcement.
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The NLRB Is Back to a Quorum—What That Means (and Does Not Mean) for Employers
January 15, 2026
The National Labor Relations Board is back to operating after recent confirmations restored a quorum and a new General Counsel. 
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When Tips Count as Wages for Commission-Paid Employees
January 13, 2026
The Trump Department of Labor has reinstated the practice of providing Opinion Letters to clarify the application of various laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act, to specific factual scenarios. 
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