I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification & Employer Compliance in an Era of Heightened Worksite Enforcement

In Green v. Perry’s Restaurants Ltd., the federal court in Colorado delivered a significant victory for tipped employees and restaurant workers, ruling that Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille violated federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state wage laws by improperly distributing tip pool money to employees who worked when the restaurant was closed to customers. The decision clarifies tip pooling regulations and tip credit requirements for restaurants across the country.

On Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, the United States hosted the Inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial at the U.S. Department of State, convening delegations from 54 countries, as well as the European Commission, representing a broad coalition of allied and partner economies.