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What the falling job participation rate means for employers

07/20/2026
Soon, employers may face a new labor shortage. Boomers are increasingly deciding to retire, buoyed by a stock market that is fattening 401(K)s and other investment vehicles. Childcare and eldercare obligations and a shortage of daycare options force tough choices for workers. New legal immigration is falling as fewer visas are available, and immigration rules… View Article

DHS set July 10 expiration date for TPS

07/13/2026
In the last day of its 2025-26 term, the Supreme Court handed the White House an immigration win. The court ruled that DHS can withdraw Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for citizens of countries DHS previously deemed unsafe. TPS status came with protection from deportation and included Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) – essentially work permits. Without… View Article

New non-immigration worker visas may be coming

07/02/2026
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Congress rejects Job Corps cuts and restructuring

07/02/2026
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EEOC warns of pre-employment GINA violations

07/02/2026
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Supreme Court upends immigration rules

07/02/2026
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When independent contractors are also employees

06/29/2026
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States challenge federal contractor DEI rules

06/22/2026
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New $750 fee to expediate B-1/B-2 non-immigrant visas

06/22/2026
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What the jobs surge means for employers

06/14/2026
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics data, the U.S. economy added 172,000 jobs in May. That is an indication that the labor market is stabilizing despite shocks from the war against Iran and continued declines in both legal and illegal immigration.