Immigration
Bills signed into law by Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson in the past week touch on immigration, recordkeeping, workplace violence and more.
A first-of-its-kind law allowing employees to use paid sick leave to attend immigration-related proceedings could serve as a template for other states and localities to expand their own leave requirements.
The IRS and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have agreed to share information about certain immigrant taxpayers without legal status.
A federal judge has temporarily stopped President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship.
Employers should prepare for potential disruption of H-1B visa processing after a new H-1B rule goes into effect in January 2025.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) also is increasing the H-1B petition fee and other immigration fees typically paid by employers.
Effective July 1, Florida will require all private employers with 25 or more employees to use the federal E-Verify system to check the immigration status of their workers.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may make permanent a temporary exemption that allows employers to remotely examine employees' identity and employment authorization documents for the Form I-9 over fax, video or email.
News: HR guidance on hiring immigrants.