Kerri Beatty

President Trump Issues Proclamation Restricting Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers into the United States

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On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a Proclamation entitled, “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers,” which places limitations on the entry of H-1B specialty occupation workers into the United States.  The Proclamation took effect on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Specifically, the Proclamation provides that H-1B specialty occupation workers will not be allowed into … Read more

FTC Officially Rescinds Non-Compete Rule

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The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has rescinded the Non-Compete Clause Rule (the “Rule”) which was issued last summer that would have banned most employee non-compete provisions in employment agreements. As we previously reported, in 2024 the FTC issued the Rule that rendered unlawful most non-competition restrictions for all workers.  The Rule was to take effect … Read more

U.S. Department of Labor Reinstates Payroll Audit Independent Determination Program

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On July 27, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (“WHD”) announced it is restarting the Payroll Audit Independent Determination Program (“PAID”).  PAID enables employers to self-identify and resolve potential minimum wage, overtime, and leave violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Family Medical Leave Act.  This program allows employers … Read more

The U.S. DOJ Releases Guidance on Unlawful Discrimination for Recipients of Federal Funding

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Federal Funding On July 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) released guidance clarifying that federal antidiscrimination laws apply to programs or initiatives that involve discriminatory practices, including those labeled as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (“DEI”) programs.  According to the guidance, entities that receive federal funds must ensure that their programs and activities comply … Read more

Reminder: NYS COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Law Expires on July 31, 2025

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As a reminder, the New York State COVID-19 paid sick leave law, also known as COVID-19 Paid Emergency Leave, is set to expire on July 31, 2025.  Beginning July 31, 2025, New York employers will no longer be required to provide separate leave for COVID-19 quarantines and isolations.  After this date, employees may still use regular … Read more