October 2025

Federal Updates

 

What to Expect During a Federal Government Shutdown

10/02/25

With the government shutdown that occured at midnight on Sept. 30, 2025, we have outlined key areas of potential impacts to your HR operations, along with important employer obligations.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (1239)/Comments (0)/

President issues Proclamation Increasing H-1B Visa fee to $100,000

10/02/25

The H-1B visa program allows US employers to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations requiring highly specialized knowledge.   Before the Proclamation took effect, private employers would submit a $780 fee to sponsor a petition along with additional fees of approximately $1,800 to $2,600.  The government holds an annual lottery to select those workers who will gain the visa.
Friday, September 26, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (1194)/Comments (0)/

End of 2021 TPS Designation for Venezuela

10/02/25

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced the termination of the 2021 Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Venezuela.  Originally, the 2021 designation for Venezuela was set to expire on Sept. 10, 2025.  DHS has indicated that Venezuela TPS beneficiaries under the 2021 designation continue to be employment-authorized during a 60-day transition period through Nov. 7, 2025.
Friday, September 26, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (1177)/Comments (0)/

Early Guidance Issued under H.R. 1, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act

10/02/25

The H.R. 1, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the Act), was signed into law on July 4, 2025. The Act includes several significant changes that are relevant to companies for payroll, employment tax and employee benefits purposes, with some key provisions effective retroactively as of Jan. 1, 2025. For additional background information, review our prior article.
Friday, September 26, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (1480)/Comments (0)/

Recent Developments Regarding Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela

09/04/25

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a decision concerning Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela.  The government is expected to appeal.
Thursday, September 4, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (2196)/Comments (0)/
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H.R.1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act – Impacts to Employee Benefits

08/07/25

The city of Pittsburgh has enacted legislation (Ordinance 11), which expands its paid sick leave law requirements. The Ordinance is effective Jan. 1, 2026.

Wednesday, August 6, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (3674)/Comments (0)/

Court Blocks Early Termination of Haiti TPS

08/07/25

<span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">A U.S. District Court judge has issued an order temporarily blocking the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from ending TPS protections for Haitian nationals early. &nbsp;Under a previous announcement from DHS, TPS for Haiti would have terminated early on September 2, 2025. The court order reinstates a prior expiration date of February 3, 2026. DHS has appealed the order. <br />
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Monday, August 4, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (2755)/Comments (0)/
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DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Cameroon

07/03/25

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a Federal Register notice on the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Cameroon. The TPS termination will be effective on Aug.  4, 2025, which is 60 days after the publication in the Federal Register.
Monday, June 30, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (4112)/Comments (0)/
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Supreme Court Permits Recission of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans While Lower Court Temporarily Preserves Status – Updated

07/03/25

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated their TPS Venezuela webpage with the following information:

” On May 30, 2025, the district court in case No. 3:25-cv-1766 ordered that—pending resolution of the litigation—TPS beneficiaries who received TPS-related employment authorization documents, Forms I-797, Notices of Action, and Forms I-94 issued with Oct. 2, 2026 expiration dates on or before Feb. 5, 2025 will maintain that status, and their documentation will remain valid during the course of the litigation.  All TPS-related documentation with a validity date of Oct.  2, 2026, received after Feb. 5, 2026, is no longer valid and those individuals under the 2023 designation no longer have TPS. 

Separately, TPS under the 2021 designation for Venezuela remains in effect through Sept.  10, 2025.”


ADP will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.

Monday, June 30, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (2853)/Comments (0)/
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DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Nepal

07/03/25

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Nepal will not be extended and will be terminated, effective Aug.  5, 2025, which is 60 days after the publication in the Federal Register.

Monday, June 30, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (4081)/Comments (0)/
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