Vermont Governor Phil Scott has signed legislation extending the protections of the state’s unpaid family leave law. The expansion extends safe leave, bereavement leave, and qualifying exigency leave to employees of employers with ten or more employees. The law also broadens the definition of “family member” found in the law. The amendments will become effective
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Privacy in the Big Sky State: Montana’s Consumer Privacy Law Gets Amended
Montana recently amended its privacy law through Senate Bill 297, effective October 1, 2025, strengthening consumer protections and requiring businesses to revisit their privacy policies that apply to citizens of Montana. Importantly, it lowered the threshold for applicability to persons and businesses who control or process the personal data of 25,000 or more consumers…
Is the One Big Beautiful Bill Act an Employee Benefits Crystal Ball?
Takeaways
- Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives attempt to deliver on President Trump’s campaign promises in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (BBB or the Act), which passed the House by a razor-thin margin of 215 in favor and 214 opposed on May 22, 2025.
- BBB shows favoritism of Health Savings Accounts and Health
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The Growing Cyber Risks from AI — and How Organizations Can Fight Back
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming businesses—automating tasks, powering analytics, and reshaping customer interactions. But like any powerful tool, AI is a double-edged sword. While some adopt AI for protection, attackers are using it to scale and intensify cybercrime. Here’s a high-level discussion at emerging AI-powered cyber risks in 2025—and steps organizations can take to defend.…
USCIS Makes Changes to TN Policy Manual: Key Updates for Employers
By Aimee Guthat
USCIS has released an update to its Policy Manual, bringing significant changes to regulations on the TN nonimmigrant visa classification and perhaps some employers’ practices. For instance, because of changes to the Scientific Technician/Technologist category, employers in the healthcare industry may need to consider other visas for certain roles.
Eligibility
To be eligible for…
SSA Pauses Automatic Issuance of SSNs for Certain Immigration Applicants
Takeaways
- As of March 19, 2025, the SSA has paused automatic SSN issuance for many immigrant applicants, including those receiving new work permits and newly naturalized citizens.
- Affected individuals must now apply in person at SSA offices.
- Employers should adjust onboarding processes accordingly and educate HR teams to avoid disruptions.
The Social Security Administration (SSA)…
College Sports Commission Goes Live as NCAA Era Enters New Phase
A new chapter in college sports began on June 6, when U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken granted final approval to the House v. NCAA settlement. This landmark $2.8 billion agreement will fundamentally reshape the structure of Division I athletics.Among the most significant developments is the creation of the College Sports Commission (CSC), an independent…
Sixth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Excessive Fee Case Against DENSO International
The Sixth Circuit recently granted an employer win in an ERISA excessive fee case when it affirmed the dismissal of a proposed class action brought by current and former employees of DENSO International America, Inc., a manufacturer of auto parts. England v. Denso Int’l Am. Inc., No. 24-1360, 2025 U.S. App. LEXIS 10851 (6th Cir. May 6,…
Different Country, Same Challenges: Lessons from a Breach That Could Have Been Prevented
A recent breach involving Indian fintech company Kirana Pro serves as a reminder to organizations worldwide: even the most sophisticated cybersecurity technology cannot make up for poor administrative data security hygiene.
According to a June 7 article in India Today, KiranaPro suffered a massive data wipe affecting critical business information and customer data. The…
Next Era for College Athletics Begins as NCAA Implements $2.8B Settlement Agreement: Key Changes
The NCAA has announced “a new era” in college sports, touting “unprecedented” benefits for student-athletes following the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California’s long-awaited approval of the $2.8 billion settlement in the House antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA and the “Power 5” conferences – the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12, and…