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Hidden In Plain Sight: Labor, Employment And Cybersecurity Risks Of DPRK IT Worker Infiltration
Foreign operatives from North Korea are increasingly using stolen identities, AI technology, and facilitator networks to fraudulently obtain remote IT positions at U.S. companies, creating significant cybersecurity, sanctions, and workforce risks. This emerging threat requires employers to implement robust screening controls while carefully balancing fraud detection with antidiscrimination, immigration, and data privacy obligations.
United States Technology
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Holland & Knight
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Congrats To New Parents: San Francisco Reduces PPLO Eligibility Period
San Francisco has amended its Paid Parental Leave Ordinance to reduce the employment tenure requirement from 180 days to 90 days, allowing eligible employees to access employer-paid supplemental compensation benefits sooner. The changes will be phased in starting January 1, 2027, with different compliance dates based on employer size, requiring covered employers to update their policies and procedures accordingly.
United States Employment
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Seyfarth Shaw LLP
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2026 Policy Developments In Benefits And Executive Compensation
Four major policy developments in 2026 have reshaped the landscape of employee benefits and executive compensation, involving significant regulatory changes from the Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration and the Securities and Exchange Commission. These changes affect 401(k) plan fiduciaries, enforcement priorities, disclosure requirements, and the treatment of Trump accounts under ERISA.
United States Employment
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Hall Benefits Law
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Ask The Experts: Are Mandatory Contributions Subject To The Section 415 Additions Limit?
Legal experts from Groom Law Group examine whether mandatory contributions to retirement plans fall under the Internal Revenue Code Section 415 annual additions limit, clarifying the distinction between this limit and the Section 402(g) elective deferral limit. The analysis explores which types of contributions are excluded from annual additions calculations and how mandatory contributions are specifically treated under current tax law.
United States Employment
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Groom Law Group
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Ep. 5: Filling The Gap Between Good And Great Culture (Podcast)
Matthew Irwin, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Gap Inc., shares his leadership philosophy built on authentic relationships, service, and continuous growth. Drawing from nearly 20 years at one of America's most iconic retail brands, he explores how great organizational cultures are created through trust, vulnerability, and empowering others. The conversation examines parallels between parenting and leadership, the evolution of Gap's culture, and why the strongest teams emerge when leaders priori
United States Law Performance
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Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP
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Has The Wave Of Tobacco Premium Surcharge Suits Hit A Wall?
Federal district courts are issuing conflicting decisions on whether employers must retroactively reimburse premium surcharges paid by tobacco users who complete wellness program cessation courses. Three recent July 2026 rulings favored employers by dismissing key claims, but the legal landscape remains uncertain as appellate courts prepare to weigh in on this wave of ERISA litigation.
United States Employment
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Groom Law Group
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San Francisco’s Paid Parental Leave Ordinance Eligibility Shortened
San Francisco has reduced the eligibility waiting period for employer-paid parental leave benefits from 180 days to just 90 days of employment. The amendments to the city's Paid Parental Leave Ordinance include transition provisions based on employer size, with the new 90-day standard applying uniformly to all covered employers after specific phase-in periods ending in 2026 and 2027.
United States Employment
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Jackson Lewis P.C.
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New Jersey Stop-Work Order Against Teaneck Limo Company Shows Risks Of Worker Misclassification
A New Jersey limousine company faces a stop-work order after misclassifying 80 drivers as independent contractors, owing over $200,000 in unpaid benefits and contributions. The case highlights the strict application of New Jersey's ABC test for worker classification and the significant financial and legal consequences companies face when they improperly deny workers employee status.
United States Employment
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Miller Shah
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The First Round Of Saver’s Match Guidance Is Here
The Treasury Department and IRS have released Notice 2026-48, providing the first comprehensive guidance on SECURE 2.0's new Saver's Match program. This federal matching contribution for low- and moderate-income retirement savers introduces complex implementation challenges, including how to route taxpayer matches directly to retirement plans and IRAs. The Notice addresses eligibility requirements, income limits, contribution types, and delivery mechanisms while requesting public comments on operational app
United States Tax
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Groom Law Group
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