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• It may be a mistake to assume that state and federal laws governing pay transparency, privacy, background checks, and the use of AI do not apply to seasonal hires.
• The variation in state laws can complicate compliance efforts for multistate employers.

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• The California Civil Rights Council has received final approval for comprehensive regulations governing the use of AI and “automated-decision systems” in employment, aimed at preventing discrimination.
• These regulations clarify that employers must not use “automated-decision systems” that discriminate against applicants or employees based on protected characteristics under California antidiscrimination laws.
• California joins other

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• OSHA’s FY 2026 budget request includes $582,381,000 in discretionary funding and 1,587 FTEs, reflecting a decrease of $49,928,000 and 223 FTEs from FY 2025.
• The proposed budget emphasizes targeted enforcement in high-hazard industries, modernization of technical support functions, and enhanced data-driven decision-making.
• Significant reductions include the elimination of the Susan Harwood Training Grant

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• Starting June 19, 2025, employees in Ontario with at least thirteen consecutive weeks of employment will be entitled to an unpaid leave of absence for up to twenty-seven weeks in a fifty-two-week period for serious medical conditions certified by a qualified health practitioner.
• Effective July 1, 2025, Ontario employers would be required under

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• Illinois Governor Pritzker signed several new labor and employment–related laws into effect, such as “E-Verify Limits Under Right to Privacy in Workplace Act” and the “Worker Freedom of Speech Act.”
• Amendments to current laws, such as the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Illinois Personnel Review Act, and the Illinois Wage Payment and Collections

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• The FBI issued guidance regarding the growing threat from North Korean IT workers infiltrating U.S. companies to steal sensitive data and extort money, urging employers to enhance their cybersecurity measures and monitoring practices.
• The FBI advised U.S. companies to improve their remote hiring procedures by implementing stringent identity verification techniques and educating HR

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• Multiple executive orders and other presidential directives call for reports to assess current policy, agreements, and related guidance. Following the submission of these reports, subsequent actions could be seen, such as travel bans or restrictions, changes to eligibility for certain employment-based visa categories, or heightened scrutiny at U.S. consulates and ports of entry.

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