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USCIS Publishes Interim Final Rule to Alleviate Status Disruptions for Nonimmigrant Religious Workers
Immigrant Religious Workers Still Subject to Extreme Backlogs On January 16, 2026, United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) published an Interim Final Rule that changes the requirements for R-1
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EEOC Rescinds Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace
Employers Must Continue to Follow Title VII and Protections Set Forth by State Law On January 22, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted to rescind its Enforcement
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Executive Order Issued to Restrict State Regulation of Artificial Intelligence
Order Seeks to Withhold BEAD Funds from States With Onerous AI Laws On December 11, 2025, the Trump Administration issued Executive Order 14365, titled, Removing Barriers to American Leadership in
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Buffalo Business First Mentoring Monday 2026 – Angela Zwirecki Miller
Where ambition finds direction. Buffalo Business First is hosting its Annual Mentoring Monday event with mentors who represent diverse fields, including banking, health care, technology, real estate, law, nonprofits, government,
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Pitfalls in Employment Documents
Now's the time to review and update employment documents. New year, new opportunities. A new year is a good time to review employment documents and update them as needed, especially
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U.S. Department of State Halts Immigrant Visa Issuance to Nationals of 75 Countries
Foreign Nationals Must Prepare for this Latest Immigration Policy Change On January 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of State announced that it is halting immigrant visa processing for nationals of
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From Startup to Succession: Estate Planning for Business Owners
From startup to succession, estate planning plays a vital role at every stage of a business owner’s life. A well-considered estate plan, revisited frequently, can make the difference between a
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What Pennsylvania Employers Need to Know When Employees Live or Work in NY
Understanding the Compliance Gap Between PA and NY. Jim O'Connor served as a guest contributor for the Decision Associates' newsletter, providing insight on Pennsylvania labor laws. His article, "Understanding the
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Updates to New York State Employment Law in 2026
Three Changes That New York-Based Employers Need to Be Aware of in 2026 As we begin 2026, it is important to be aware of several key changes to New York
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What Employers Need to Know About New York State’s Trapped at Work Act
Workers Cannot Be Required to Repay Certain Advances, Stipends, or Reimbursements if Leaving a Job Before a Set Amount of Time Does your business require employees who leave before a
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