West VA Passes Bill Alllowing Employers to Contribute to Worker’s
On March 14, 2026, the West Virginia Legislature passed a bill (House Bill (HB) 4009) to allow employers to contribute…
Year: 2026
NYC Employers Must Provide Additional 32 Hours Sick/Safe Leave
Effective February 22, 2026, New York City employers must provide employees with an additional 32 hours of unpaid Sick/Safe leave,…
What to Know About Washington’s 2026 Legislative Session
Recent Changes to Washington Tax Law Following 2026 Legislative Session The Washington state legislature has adjourned for 2026, and key…
DOL Launces “Center for Faith” Website for Religious Discriminati
On March 19, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) launched a new website for its “Center for Faith.” According…
White House Releases “Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligenc
This morning, the White House released a four-page “National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence,”[1] which builds on several months of…
Trump Issues EO Establishing Task Force to Eliminate Fraud
Key Takeaways: Centralized Anti-Fraud Initiative. A new task force was created to coordinate enforcement across federal benefits programs. Upfront Controls…
Fifth Circuit Vacates FTC’s New HSR Premerger Notification Form
What Happened: On March 19, 2026, the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied the Federal Trade Commission’s…
US Appeals Court upholds pollution exclusions despite regulatory permits
A lower court had previously ruled in favor of the policyholders, determining that the pollution exclusion did not apply because…
Labor and Employment Law Updates for the Week Ending in March 20
The Beltway Buzz® is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s…
Iran conflict pushes marine risk higher as ports feel strain – Kennedys partner
Burton warned that increased container traffic at particular ports is likely to lead to delays in unloading vessels, higher labour…
The Surprising Reason Ferrari is Recalling the 12Cilindri
While it’s known for automakers recalling their specific types of vehicles, it’s always about an urgent safety issue that will…
Rate EB-2 Window for Brazilian Professionals Seeking US Green Car
For Brazilian professionals pursuing a green card, the April 2026 Visa Bulletin opens a rare window. EB-2 is now “Current”…