At a glance

• The US federal government continues to shape employment policy through key appointments and immigration-related updates.
• States and cities are actively enacting or amending laws on topics such as pay transparency, leave entitlements, and criminal record screening.
• Employers face new or pending obligations in areas including wage reporting, parental leave, and background check procedures.
• Judicial decisions are clarifying the scope of employment protections and compensation definitions.
• These developments reflect a broader trend toward increased transparency, equity, and employee protections across jurisdictions.

US employers continue to see new developments at the federal and state level. We highlight some developments in select jurisdictions below.

Federal

On October 7, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed the nomination of Brittany Panuccio to be a commissioner of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). As a result, the EEOC has a quorum and can engage in formal rulemaking in support of the Administration’s goals, adopt or revoke prior guidance and take other actions that require the approval of a majority of the Commission.

On October 20, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued an alert with updated guidance on the applicability of the new USD100,000 H-1B fee implemented under the recent presidential proclamation restricting entry of certain H-1B visa holders.

California

Governor Gavin Newsom signed laws addressing a wide range...

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