Recent Updates

TPS Updates for Ethiopia, South Sudan, Burma, Syria, Somalia and Haiti (Updated)

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
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Federal Compliance Update
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for six countries. Courts have blocked termination for these countries.

For TPS beneficiaries from Ethiopia, South Sudan, Burma, Syria, Somalia and Haiti. DHS directs that when completing the Expiration Date fields on Form I-9, input “as per court order” in Section 1 and a specific date based on the applicable U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announcement in Section 2 along with a note in the additional information box. Employers may also download the applicable Alert and TPS webpages and attach them to Form I-9.

Labor Board Officially Replaces Joint-Employer Test

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
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Federal Compliance Update
The National Labor Relations Board has published a final rule that revises its regulations to officially remove a joint-employer test issued in 2023 and replace it with a prior version of the test.

New York City Releases Updated Sick Leave Notice and Resources

Thursday, March 5, 2026
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New York
New York City has released an updated Notice of Employee Rights, Rules for Protected Time Off Policies and FAQs.  The city has also issued proposed rules related to the previously amended Earned Safe and Sick Time Act.

Court Blocks Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti

Tuesday, March 3, 2026
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Federal Compliance Update
 A federal district court has blocked the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti pending further court action. TPS for Haiti would have expired effective Feb.  3, 2026.  DHS has provided guidance on how to update Form I-9 in light of the court’s decision.

Employees in Puerto Rico Entitled to Special Leave Due to Influenza Outbreak

Tuesday, March 3, 2026
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Federal Compliance Update

On Jan.  27, 2026, the governor of Puerto Rico issued Executive Order 2026-005 (EO 2026-006), declaring a public health emergency and implementing an additional 5-day paid sick leave requirement for non-exempt employees due to an influenza outbreak on the Island.

Under 2026-005, non-exempt employees who have been diagnosed with or are suspected of having influenza are only entitled to the additional five paid working days of leave once accrued paid sick leave and any other paid leave entitlement (e.g. vacation) has been exhausted. 

Appeals Court Reinstates TPS Termination for Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua

Tuesday, March 3, 2026
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Federal Compliance Update
:  The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has reversed a lower district court’s order vacating the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua.   The district court’s order is no longer in effect while the appeal proceeds.

Court Postpones Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti

Wednesday, February 4, 2026
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Federal Compliance Update

A federal district court has postponed the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti pending further court action. TPS for Haiti would have expired effective Feb. 3, 2026.

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