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…
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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…
Oregon Legislature Passes Bill for Battery PRO
Introduction On March 5, 2026, the Oregon Legislature passed House Bill 4144 (the Bill), which would require producers of batteries or battery-containing…
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…
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…
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…
NSCEB Reps Introdice Bill to Direct Collection of Genomic Info
On March 5, 2025, Representatives Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Stephanie Bice (R-OK) and Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and Alex Padilla…
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”…