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Minnesota Attorney General Settles Worker Misclassification Case with Shipt
Overview Parties: Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and...
Updated H-1B Visa Fee Effective September 21, 2025
The U.S. government recently announced a significant change to the...
Legal Update: Illinois Expense Reimbursement – Compliance Update under IWPCA
As part of Panther Workforce Solutions’ ongoing commitment to...
Future-Proof Your Workforce with (the Right) Strategic Partners
As we celebrate Labor Day—a tribute to the resilience and...
City of Chicago Paid Leave/Sick Leave Benefits Updates
Starting July 1, 2025, Chicago is strengthening paid leave/sick...
In the News: OFCCP Elimination
On May 30, 2025, the EEOC and Department of Labor released their...
SCOTUS Ruling – Title VII
On June 5, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously that...
Independent Contractor Classification Update – What You Need to Know
June 2025 At Panther Workforce Solutions (PWS), keeping our clients...
Minnesota Attorney General Settles Worker Misclassification Case with Shipt
Overview Parties: Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Shipt, Inc. Settlement Amount: $800,000 Issue: Alleged misclassification of Shipt “Shoppers” as independent contractors rather than employees. Background In 2022, AG Ellison filed a lawsuit alleging that...
Updated H-1B Visa Fee Effective September 21, 2025
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...
Legal Update: Illinois Expense Reimbursement – Compliance Update under IWPCA
As part of Panther Workforce Solutions’ ongoing commitment to regulatory compliance and workforce best practices, we are providing this important update regarding employer obligations under the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act (IWPCA) related to expense...
Future-Proof Your Workforce with (the Right) Strategic Partners
As we celebrate Labor Day—a tribute to the resilience and contributions of workers across the nation—we’re reminded that the nature of work is evolving rapidly. Shifting demographics, emerging technologies, and persistent skill shortages have fundamentally changed how...
City of Chicago Paid Leave/Sick Leave Benefits Updates
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...
In the News: OFCCP Elimination
On May 30, 2025, the EEOC and Department of Labor released their 2026 Congressional Budget Justifications, outlining priorities and structural changes. Key Highlights: Elimination of the OFCCP – Effective September 30, 2025, pending Congressional Budget Approval. The...
SCOTUS Ruling – Title VII
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...
Independent Contractor Classification Update – What You Need to Know
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...