Employment Regulations Tracker
U.S. federal and California employment rules, each with its full timeline and official sources, verified by the editor.
U.S. federal
7- Workers' Right to Compete ActProposed
- USCIS Policy Alert PA-2026-15 on Filing Deadline RulesIn effect · 2026-10-23
- DOL proposed alternative safe harbor for electronic disclosure of group health plan noticesProposed
- Executive Order 14431 on employer layoffs in H-1B adjudicationSigned
- DHS proposed permanent $103,265 H-1B feeProposed
- Retire Through Ownership ActSigned
- Proposal to End Deference to Prior Approvals in Extension AdjudicationsProposed
California
3- California 2027 minimum wage increase to $17.40Takes effect · 2027-01-01
- California SB 399 (captive audience meeting law)Court ruling
- California CRD proposed changes to pregnancy leave and accommodation regulationsProposed