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Renewed $100,000 H-1B payment, $103,265 filing fee may be coming

By Punam Singh Rogers on September 23, 2026Posted in Immigration

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Two H-1B measures would carry price tags of roughly $100,000 apiece. Continue Reading ›

One "loose end" means jury trial on FMLA retaliation claim

By Robin E. Shea on September 18, 2026Posted in Family and Medical Leave Act, FMLA, Investigations, Retaliation

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Before firing an employee for dishonesty, do all your homework. Continue Reading ›

USCIS plans to abolish 60-day grace period for certain nonimmigrant workers

By Sara E. Herbek on September 14, 2026Posted in Immigration

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The proposal was published Friday, and comments are now being accepted. Continue Reading ›

By Robin E. Shea on September 11, 2026

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We will never forget. Continue Reading ›

In a discrimination case, when is a comparator not a "comparator"?

By Robin E. Shea on September 11, 2026Posted in Discrimination, Evidence

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Six ways an employer can win the case. Continue Reading ›

Court denies “remote work” accommodation demand (for now)

By Robin E. Shea on September 4, 2026Posted in Americans with Disabilities Act, Civil Procedure, Discrimination, Reasonable Accommodation, Retaliation

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I hope that Teams conference from the Canadian side of Niagara Falls was worth it. Continue Reading ›

NFL, clubs move to dismiss Coach Flores’ claims of race bias

By Christopher R. Deubert on September 1, 2026Posted in Sports Law

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The legal battle continues. Continue Reading ›

Proposed $103,265 H-1B Fee: Seven things employers need to know

By Punam Singh Rogers on August 27, 2026Posted in Immigration

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It's only a proposal right now. Continue Reading ›

LA Rams lose motion to compel arbitration due to Commissioner’s role

By Christopher R. Deubert on August 25, 2026Posted in Sports Law

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The shield is down. Continue Reading ›

If you record that employee termination call ...

By Robin E. Shea on August 21, 2026Posted in Discrimination, Telecommuting

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... stop recording when you're done! Continue Reading ›

This is Constangy’s flagship law blog, founded in 2010 by Robin Shea, who is chief legal editor and a regular contributor. This nationally recognized blog also features posts from other Constangy attorneys in the areas of immigration, labor relations, and sports law, keeping HR professionals and employers informed about the latest legal trends.

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