The U.S. government recently announced a significant change to the H-1B visa program that impacts employers who rely on skilled international talent. Beginning September 21, 2025, employers filing new H-1B petitions must pay a $100,000 government fee with their...
Starting July 1, 2025, Chicago is strengthening paid leave/sick leave benefits (especially payout rules for mid-size employers and allowing private lawsuits). The Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave ordinance mandates that all Chicago businesses provide paid leave and paid...
On June 5, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously that majority-group employees (e.g., white, male, heterosexual) do not need to meet a higher standard of proof to bring discrimination claims under Title VII. The plaintiff, a straight woman, alleged she was...
June 2025 At Panther Workforce Solutions (PWS), keeping our clients informed about regulatory updates that affect contingent workforce management is a priority. A significant development occurred on May 1, 2025, when the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced it...
Starting February 21, 2025, Michigan employers will need to adhere to changes to paid sick leave requirements as the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) replaces the Paid Medical Leave Act (PMLA). This new legislation expands paid leave benefits to cover all employers,...
Employee appreciation is a cornerstone of workplace success, and for organizations with large contingent workforces, it’s even more critical. When temporary, contract, and gig workers feel valued, they are more engaged, productive, and loyal—benefits that translate...
