The State Department just ordered diplomats to ditch Calibri and return to Times New Roman as the required typeface in all official communications. Secretary Marco Rubio framed this change not as a typography choice, but as a way to “abolish yet another wasteful DEIA program.”
Smart glasses with AI capabilities have evolved from futuristic concept to everyday reality. The market exploded in 2024, with global smart glasses shipments surging 210% year-over-year, driven primarily by Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses. From the consumer-focused Meta Ray-Ban Display (featuring a built-in heads-up display announced in September 2025) to Meta’s partnership with Oakley for
As the new year approaches, now is the perfect time for employees and employers alike to review key employment law changes to understand their rights, ensure compliance, and prepare for what’s coming starting January 1st. As an employment law expert and legal commentator, my goal is to cut through the complexity of the current landscape.
The pace of legislative change in California remains fast and aggressive. Looking forward to the end of year festivities, a suite of new California employment laws in 2026 will take effect, drastically altering compliance requirements for employers and significantly expanding the rights of employees across the state. These laws touch upon everything from how you
Beginning December 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) will significantly expand its social media screening practices to include all H-1B Nonimmigrant Worker visa applicants and their H-4 dependents applying for visas at U.S. Embassies and Consulates abroad. The H-1B visa allows U.S. employers to temporarily hire foreign workers for professional jobs that require specialized
$11.5 million!
Last week’s verdict against SHRM — $1.5 million in compensatory damages and a staggering $10 million in punitive damages — is not just a
I’ve always believed that noncompetes and “independent contractor” status don’t mix. Now I have an appellate opinion to back me up.
The reality HR is facing
More candidates are turning to AI for resumes, cover letters, and interview prep. Surveys in 2024–2025 show hiring teams are seeing a flood of applications and mixed quality, with many managers wary of AI-generated content.
Every so often a litigation strategy comes along that just makes you stare at the screen, shake your head, and think, “Did a lawyer really decide this was the best idea, and how much did they bill for it?”
Introduction
California enacted several new employment laws in 2025, including enhanced penalties for wage and hour violations, expanded pay data reporting requirements, broadened sexual harassment protections, stronger pay equity and transparency measures, measures addressing tip theft, restriction of employee loan repayment, expanded time off and use of sick pay benefits, additional personnel records requirements, and