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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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• On January 23, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order to develop an action plan to enhance AI technology’s growth while reviewing and potentially rescinding prior policies to regulate its use.
• The Trump administration is reversing Biden-era guidance on AI and emphasizing the need for minimal barriers to foster innovation and U.S. leadership

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The Trump Administration 2.0. President Donald Trump began his second term in office this week, and as expected, began with a flurry of actions and executive orders (EOs). Below is a roundup of the key actions President Trump took during this first week.

President Trump’s Executive Order Guts OFCCP, Targets Private-Sector DEI

• Rescission of EO

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• Ontario’s Working for Workers Acts (Four, Five, and Six) have introduced changes to the ESA and the OHSA, impacting sick leave policies, job posting transparency, and workplace safety regulations.
• Some changes are already in force; others are coming in 2025 and 2026, including stricter job posting requirements.
• The proposed Working for Workers Six

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• The CFPB’s recently issued guidance on the Fair Credit Reporting Act affects virtually every employer using third-party vendors for employee screening, monitoring, or assessment.
• The guidance serves as a reminder for employers that gather third-party information to vet job applicants to consider whether their third-party vendors’ practices trigger FCRA requirements.
• This guidance also

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