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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.

Federal court nixes $100K fee for H-1B visas

06/14/2026
The decision was in response to a lawsuit filed over President Donald Trump’s September 2025 presidential proclamation that told the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to set a visa fee of $100,000 for H-1B visas.

Changes to Green Card process may mean fewer H-1B takers

06/08/2026
As part of its efforts to reduce immigration both legal and illegal, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has instituted several policy changes that may affect how many employers can hire foreign nationals to work in the United States with valid visa-based work authorizations.

Teen summer employees? Special rules apply

06/08/2026
It’s summertime and the local high schools are out. With household budgets tight this year, chances are some of the older teens will be looking for a summer job.

EEOC obtains $230K for deaf worker refused interview accommodation

06/01/2026
All because a manager wasn’t trained properly on making reasonable accommodations under the ADA.

DOL and DOE announce workforce development push

05/31/2026
On the heels of some success integrating support for traditional education and workforce development, the agencies are continuing their cooperation.