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Remote workers outside NY can’t bring bias claims under NY state and city human rights laws, court says
5.23.22
New York City Council delays effective date of salary disclosure law, makes other changes
5.10.22
USCIS extends automatic extension period for EAD renewal applications, hopes to cut processing time in 2023
5.6.22
I-9 compliance flexibility extended till October 31, but a question remains
5.2.22
Biden Administration phasing in actions to make immigration system run more smoothly
4.4.22
New York City issues guidance on new salary range law
3.31.22
Spring has sprung new employment laws in New York
3.25.22
DHS is ending I-9 compliance flexibility for expired List B documents. Is more to come?
3.25.22
Trump’s independent contractor regs are in place . . . for now.
3.18.22
What a hassle. USCIS stops issuing employment and travel authorizations together
2.28.22
New laws, New Jersey
2.24.22
New York State repeals vax-or-mask mandate
2.16.22
#MeToo arbitration bill passes Senate, Biden expected to sign
2.11.22
FY 2023 H-1B cap season has begun: What you need to know
2.7.22
Biden Administration’s STEM initiatives for foreign students could benefit employers
1.28.22
What’s next for OSHA and COVID vaccine mandates?
1.26.22
CMS issues guidance for health care employers in 24 states where mandate had been blocked
1.21.22
Insult to injury
Constangy FYI
,
1.18.22
Yesterday’s SCOTUS “vax-or-test” decision
1.14.22
High court upholds CMS vaccine mandate for health care workers -- what now?
1.14.22
Five must-watch areas for California employers in 2022
1.12.22
CMS issues guidance for rule mandating COVID-19 vaccines for most health care workers
1.12.22
New York City Council passes bill requiring salary ranges in job postings
1.7.22
California mandates COVID vaccine boosters for all health care workers at certain facilities
1.7.22
New York City to regulate use of AI in hiring and promotion
1.7.22
President rescinds African travel ban, but vax, test requirements remain for all travel to U.S.
1.5.22
New minimum wage, paid leave changes take effect in Massachusetts
1.5.22
SCOTUS to hear arguments on OSHA, health care vax mandates Jan. 7
12.23.21
New York City provides guidance on vaccine mandate for private employers
12.20.21
The stay is lifted: Divided court upholds OSHA vaccine ETS
12.20.21
One hot mess: CMS vaccine mandate for health care employers is on hold, but not everywhere
12.17.21
New York City Council passes COVID child vaccination leave law
12.15.21
New York State imposes mask mandate on businesses and venues
12.14.21
CDC shortens timeline for COVID testing and expands to all international travelers
12.9.21
Contractor vaccine mandate fails again – this time, nationwide!
12.7.21
New York City imposes vaccine mandate on all private employers
Constangy FYI
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12.6.21
Update on challenges to the OSHA vaccine ETS
12.3.21
Vaccine mandate for federal contractors goes down! (Temporarily. And in three states.)
12.1.21
Vaccine mandate for health care workers is blocked nationwide, for now
Constangy FYI
,
12.1.21
U.S. reinstates COVID-19 travel restrictions covering African countries
11.30.21
Florida governor signs anti-mandate legislation
11.22.21
Settlement is good news for L-2 and H-4 spouses needing employment authorization
11.17.21
On vaccine ETS, OSHA stands down, Sixth Circuit wins lottery
Constangy FYI
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11.17.21
“Idiopathic” defense to workers’ comp claims is still viable in Georgia, court rules
11.16.21
OSHA's vaccine ETS is stayed by court
Constangy FYI
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11.8.21
CMS issues rule mandating vaccination for employees of Medicare/Medicaid facilities
11.8.21
New York Paid Family Leave Law expanded to include siblings
11.5.21
They did it! OSHA’s standard on COVID vaccinations is out
11.5.21
DOL issues Final Rule changing FLSA tip credit regulations
11.1.21
Zoom sued for (allegedly) mishandling recruitment of DACA recipient
10.21.21
Biden Administration ends workplace immigration raids, will focus on employers instead
10.18.21
Texas Governor issues "no-mandate mandate" on COVID-19 vaccines
10.13.21
Florida expands requirement for reporting new hires, independent contractors to Department of Revenue
10.12.21
Massachusetts Emergency Paid Sick Leave for COVID-19 is extended until April 1, 2022
10.1.21
Vaccine guidance for federal contractors: The details
9.27.21
Employers in the Empire State: Time to activate your NY HERO Act safety plan
9.24.21
Biden Administration to rescind regional COVID-19 travel restrictions in November
9.23.21
New Missouri law requires leave for victims of domestic violence
9.22.21
FAQs about California’s vaccine mandate for health care workers
9.20.21
White House issues orders on mandatory COVID vaccines, testing
9.10.21
Green card applicants have to get COVID vaccine starting October 1
8.27.21
More good news on the immigration front
8.23.21
USCIS updates policies to reflect more positive view of immigration
8.13.21
Well, do vaccinated employees have to wear masks again?
8.13.21
Ransomware gone wild -- and what you need to do to protect your company (Part 2)
8.10.21
Ransomware gone wild – and what you need to do to protect your company
8.5.21
Make sure the discipline train leaves the station on time
8.4.21
Employers with NC employees, take note: Wage payment requirements have changed
8.4.21
Second shoe drops on Trump “joint employer” regulations under FLSA
8.3.21
Virginia is for lovers . . . of overtime litigation
7.26.21
DACA struck down by federal judge, approval of new applications enjoined
7.26.21
DOL proposed rule would limit application of FLSA tip credit
7.20.21
Illinois Biometric Act has been a class action nightmare, but things may get better
7.19.21
Court vacates Trump Administration regs that would have increased prevailing wage for H-1B, green card workers
7.19.21
The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act now provides less protection from insider threats. Here’s what employers need to be doing.
6.30.21
No “adjustment of status” for TPS holders who entered U.S. illegally, Supreme Court rules
6.28.21
Massachusetts COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave law takes effect
6.4.21
Everything employers always wanted to know about vaccines . . . and have been asking about for months.
6.2.21
BREAKING: EEOC issues guidance on COVID vaccine incentives for employees
Constangy FYI
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5.28.21
OSHA appears ready to lift mask, social distancing instructions for vaccinated employees
5.18.21
An Employer's Guide to the New York HERO Act
5.11.21
Biden DOL officially withdraws Trump Administration independent contractor rule
5.6.21
President Biden suspends entry of foreign nationals travelling from India
5.5.21
Biden establishes task force to “promote worker power”
4.29.21
Minimum wage for some federal contractors increasing to $15
4.28.21
New CA law gives recall priority to workers laid off because of COVID
4.27.21
California employment law round-up Q1 2021
4.26.21
CA agency guidance addresses employer-mandated COVID vaccinations
4.5.21
New guidance on National Interest Exceptions will make international travel to U.S. more of a challenge
4.1.21
American Rescue Plan Act -- COBRA strikes
3.30.21
OSHA is still enforcing 4-hour rule for OSHA 300 Logs, but reins in Area Offices on “double reporting”
3.30.21
Biden DOL proposes to dismantle Trump regs on tipping, FLSA
3.25.21
California extends, expands COVID-related supplemental paid sick leave
3.25.21
The American Rescue Plan and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
3.24.21
Senate confirms Marty Walsh as Secretary of Labor
3.23.21
Farewell to the 2019 Public Charge Rule and Form I-944!
3.16.21
No COVID-19 ETS yet, but a National Emphasis Program and updated Enforcement Guidance
3.16.21
The cons of the PRO Act
3.16.21
New USCIS flexibility benefits for foreign students with OPT work authorization
3.8.21
Public Charge Rule is still in effect . . . but for how much longer?
2.22.21
What you need to know about this year’s H-1B cap process
2.15.21
Under Biden, will dreams of Dreamers come true?
2.9.21
Biden Time: NLRB guidance rescinded, wage-hour regs on hold?, Marty Walsh moves up
Employment & Labor Insider
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2.5.21
Federal OSHA issues new COVID-19 guidance
2.2.21
Biden Time: Not much for employers to cheer about
Employment & Labor Insider
,
1.29.21
Here are the latest rules on international travel to the U.S.
1.26.21
Biden Time: Busy first week!
Employment & Labor Insider
,
1.22.21
What to expect from OSHA under the Biden Administration
1.22.21
The Biden era of labor law change – the shift to organized labor
1.21.21
H-1B cap lottery may favor the highest paid foreign nationals - but will the rule take effect?
1.20.21
Court abolishes “conditional certification” of collective actions
1.14.21
DOL will increase wage rates for high-skilled worker visas...or will it?
1.14.21
OSHA penalties increase for 2021
1.13.21
What Boston Mayor Marty Walsh may bring to the table as Secretary of Labor
1.12.21
Department of Labor announces final rule on independent contractor status under the FLSA
1.6.21
Emergency regulations issued on MA Paid Family and Medical Leave law
12.31.20
Creating a “leave administrator” under Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave program
12.29.20
Move over, California! A summary of new employee-friendly laws in Virginia
12.29.20
New York City set to end at-will employment for fast food workers
12.28.20
Colorado’s new equal pay law will take effect January 1. Are you ready?
12.18.20
What employers can expect from the Biden Administration, Part 2
Employment & Labor Insider
,
12.18.20
What employers can expect from the Biden Administration
12.17.20
EEOC issues guidance on COVID vaccines
12.16.20
What employers can expect from the Biden Administration
Employment & Labor Insider
,
12.14.20
California adds benefits and protections for “qualifying exigency” leave related to military service
12.10.20
Federal court rules against Administration’s two controversial H-1B rules
12.3.20
Cal/OSHA Board adopts Temporary Emergency Standard to protect workers from COVID-19
12.2.20
Californians take another step toward European-style privacy protection with the CPRA
11.24.20
Arbitration provision in plan provider agreement may be enforceable, California court says
11.5.20
The H-1B cap lottery may change to favor the highest paid foreign nationals
11.4.20
State Department proposes to eliminate controversial “B–1 in lieu of H-1B” policy
10.27.20
Eleventh Circuit finds “incentive” or “service” payments for named plaintiffs unlawful
10.14.20
New rules will make it harder to get H-1B petitions approved, significantly raise required wages for H-1Bs and green cards
10.9.20
Top 5 things you should know about Canada-U.S. travel
10.8.20
Good news on USCIS fees and expansion of premium processing
10.7.20
OSHA clarifies when COVID-19 cases must be reported
10.2.20
What you need to know about the October 2020 Visa Bulletin
10.2.20
Possible U.S. travel options for foreign nationals amid the pandemic
9.28.20
New USCIS filing fees may become effective October 2
9.25.20
To be (an employee) or not to be (an employee)? That is the $64,000 question.
9.24.20
President forbids contractors from training on “divisive” concepts regarding race, sex
9.23.20
Part of DOL’s “Joint Employer” Rule is declared unlawful by federal court
9.16.20
Revised FFCRA regulations to take effect on Wednesday
9.14.20
Court hits “pause” on Chipotle order. Will the Supreme Court change the recipe?
9.4.20
A “vaccine” for COVID-19 ERISA litigation
9.3.20
IRS issues guidance on President Trump’s payroll tax memorandum
9.2.20
Common sense prevails on pay for telework. How refreshing.
8.26.20
Flexibility on I-9 verification process is extended as COVID-19 continues
8.25.20
President orders that withholding of SS taxes be deferred, but there are details to be ironed out
8.24.20
USCIS runs a second H-1B cap lottery
8.19.20
Governor Kemp Signs Georgia COVID-19 Pandemic Business Safety Act
8.7.20
No harm, no foul? Maybe yes, maybe no.
8.6.20
Federal court blocks “public charge rule” while COVID-19 emergency lasts
8.4.20
Federal court vacates part of DOL’s regs interpreting FFCRA
8.4.20
OSHA reverses course on COVID-19 hospitalization reporting requirement
8.3.20
Hong Kong visa applicants now subject to new immigration restrictions under Presidential Executive Order
Constangy FYI
,
7.30.20
ICE continues to block
new or “initial”
foreign students from entering if their degree programs go online for the fall
7.29.20
State Department issues guidance on national interest waivers
7.28.20
Massachusetts releases
amended
proposed Paid Family and Medical Leave regulations
7.24.20
Virginia becomes first state to issue Emergency Temporary Standard comprehensively addressing COVID-19
7.22.20
Colorado’s expansive paid sick leave law begins to take effect
7.21.20
OSHA issues new FAQs on reporting coronavirus cases
7.16.20
ICE rescinds policy “at courthouse steps”: Foreign students will be allowed to take all-online courses this fall
7.16.20
Predicaments of protest: Which expressions are protected, and which are not?
7.9.20
OSHA publishes Frequently Asked Questions on COVID-19
7.8.20
Gov. Cooper signs bill limiting business liability for COVID-19 claims
7.6.20
Supreme Court of Georgia revises “rest break exception” to workers’ comp: But how
Farr
did
Frett
go?
7.1.20
Tracking employees in the age of COVID-19
6.30.20
Protests amid a pandemic: Part Deux You think you’ve got this? Think again.
6.30.20
Hit the Reset Button: NLRB restores precedent on bargaining obligations for discretionary discipline
6.29.20
Georgia legislature passes “COVID-19 Pandemic Business Safety Act”
6.29.20
New Proclamation bans entry of nonimmigrant workers, but scope may be narrow
6.26.20
Protests amid a pandemic – what’s an employer to do?
6.25.20
NLRB moves ahead with new election regs that were not blocked by federal judge
6.23.20
SCOTUS Allows the DACA Program to Continue—For Now
6.19.20
Title VII applies to discrimination based on LGBT status, Supreme Court says
6.15.20
Call to Action: Temporary ban on entry of nonimmigrant visa workers may be coming
6.15.20
New USCIS policy eases rules on J-1 waiver physicians employed in H-1B status
6.12.20
OSHA issues Frequently Asked Questions about face coverings, surgical masks, and respirators
6.11.20
U.S. bars Chinese grad students with ties to Chinese military
6.4.20
Premium processing is phasing back in
6.2.20
Brazil is added to COVID-19 travel ban list, restrictions on temporary visas likely
5.28.20
Form I-9 and E-Verify: What employers should know as businesses reopen
5.26.20
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