BW INSIGHTS

Retirement Plan Amendments: Year-End Deadline Approaching

By Cynthia Boyle Lande & Caleb J. Brus | 10.06.2026
Over the past several years, Congress has made significant changes to the rules governing retirement plans. The CARES Act, SECURE Act, and SECURE 2.0 introduced new plan provisions, expanded existing options, and changed administrative requirements affecting virtually every employer-sponsored retirement plan. Some of these changes have already... Read More

Independent Contractor Classification: What Employers Should Review Now

By Danielle Smid | 10.06.2026
Worker classification remains a recurring risk area for employers because legal analysis often changes how a relationship functions in practice, not just how it is labeled in an agreement. As standards evolve and enforcement continues, employers may benefit from taking a fresh look at how they evaluate independent contractors, staffing... Read More

USCIS Issues Policy Guidance Regarding Adjustment of Status Applications

By Matt J. Mauntel-Medici & Steffi S. Lee Dwyer | 06.01.2026
According to a new policy memorandum issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services this week, individuals who are in the United States temporarily and applying for lawful permanent residence (commonly referred to as a “Green Card”) may need to return to their home country to do so. This is in stark contrast with the commonly available... Read More

DOL Proposes New Rule Regarding Joint Employer Liability

By Ashley L. Ritter | 04.30.2026
On April 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a proposed rule to clarify when two or more entities may be considered joint employers under three federal laws: the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA). For several years, there... Read More

ICE Reclassifies Form I-9 Violations: What Employers Need to Know

By Danielle D. Smid & Matt J. Mauntel-Medici | 04.28.2026
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently revised its Form I-9 inspection fact sheet in a way that meaningfully increases employer exposure. The revised guidance is dated March 16, 2026, and was posted without formal notice or rulemaking. It reclassifies a wide range of errors that employers have historically been able to correct... Read More

What the OBBBA Means for Qualified Overtime Compensation: Deduction and Reporting Updates

By Christopher L. Nuss | 01.22.2026
Beginning with tax year 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”) added a new above-the-line deduction for employees with “qualified overtime compensation” received during the taxable year that is included on statements furnished to them. This deduction is effective through 2028. Qualified overtime compensation is defined as “overtime... Read More

Client Alert: USCIS Issues Operational Guidance on New $100,000 H-1B Payment

By Matt J. Mauntel-Medici | 10.23.2025
USCIS has issued updated guidance on the H-1B $100,000 payment, providing some much needed clarification for employers. Below is a breakdown of the update and what we now know. Who must pay The $100,000 payment applies to H-1B petitions filed on/after Sept. 21, 2025, in these scenarios: Beneficiary is outside the U.S. without a valid H-1B visa.... Read More

BrownWinick Welcomes Nine 2025 Fall Associates

By BrownWinick | 09.29.2025
We are delighted to welcome a new class of associates to our firm this fall. This year’s group brings a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and talents that will enhance our practice and further strengthen the service we deliver to our clients. Their enthusiasm, dedication to the law, and drive for excellence are already evident, and we look... Read More

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