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Category: Labor & Employment

New $100,000 H-1B Fee Implemented | What Employers Should Know

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On Friday, September 19, 2025, President Trump signed a Proclamation entitled “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” that appears to require a $100,000 payment to accompany any new H-1B visa petitions submitted on or after September 21, 2025. According to the White House, the Proclamation does not, at this time, apply to any previously … Continued

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”) was signed into effect by President Trump on July 4, 2025. Included in the OBBBA was the “No Tax on Tips” provision, which grants service-sector workers an above-the-line deduction of up to $25,000 of qualified tip income earned between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028. Also included is the “No Tax on Overtime” provision, which, during the 2025-2028 tax years, grants…

Texas Court Issues Limited Preliminary Injunction on FTC Non-Compete Rule

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On July 3, 2024, Judge Ada Brown for the Northern District of Texas issued a limited preliminary injunction in favor of the Plaintiffs, preventing the FTC’s new noncompete rule from taking effect against the Plaintiff’s involved in the case. The injunction will not have nationwide effect and all other employers should continue preparing to comply with the FTC’s new rule starting September 4, 2024.

Supreme Court Decision Overturns Chevron Doctrine

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Today in a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court overturned a decades old precedent regarding the deference given to interpretations of federal law by federal administrative agencies. Known as the Chevron doctrine, this 1984 case favored agency interpretations and provided these agencies wide latitude in interpreting and implementing federal laws. The effect of Chevron over the decades has resulted in wide ranging rules and regulations in the areas of employment, wage and hour, immigration, and the environment.

Independent Contractor Status

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The United States Department of Labor recently announced the final rule federalregister.gov regarding independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act.  This rule, scheduled to go into effect on March 11, 2024, rescinds the 2021 Independent Contractor Rule, and will make it more difficult for an employer to classify individuals as independent contractors.  As part of … Continued

Healthcare Immigration Needs

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By: Amie Schoeppel Wilcox; Mark K. Cameron; and A.J. Teotia Understanding, navigating, and complying with immigration laws in the United States is a challenging job. Today, International Medical Graduates comprise one quarter of the U.S. physician workforce. Hospitals and physician groups across Arkansas, and particularly in rural areas where recruitment and retention can be even … Continued