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Wage & Hour Criminality: Wage Theft Now Constitutes Larceny In New York
USA - September 12 2023 Last week, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation amending the New York Penal Law in order to allow prosecutors to seek stronger criminal penalties…
Fifth Circuit Opens the Door to More Discrimination Claims
USA - August 23 2023 Companies operating in the Fifth Circuit are likely to see more discrimination claims challenging management’s employment decisions…
New Jersey Companies Beware: New Requirements for Temporary Workers
USA - August 11 2023 New Jersey companies utilizing the services of temporary workers contracted through a staffing agency or temporary help service firm should be aware…
Illinois Law Will Require New Disclosures When Using Temporary Labor
USA - August 10 2023 Gov. Pritzker has signed a law that will substantially amend the Illinois Day and Temporary Worker Services Act. The amendments take effect…
I-9 Remote Document Verification and Ending of COVID-19 I-9 Flexibilities
USA - August 9 2023 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced important changes to the I-9 process, including the addition of a remote verification…
Under the POWR Act, Colorado Workplace Harassment Law Departs from Federal Standards
USA - July 12 2023 In the next two months, significant changes are coming to Colorado’s Anti-Discrimination Act, otherwise known as CADA. The Protecting Opportunities…
A Changing Atmosphere for Navigating COVID-19 in the Workplace
USA - June 8 2023 Starting on June 1, Florida employers are prohibited from discriminating against an individual based on vaccination status or refusal to take a…
New York Releases Latest Model Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy and Training
USA - April 18 2023 On April 11, 2023, the New York State Department of Labor, in collaboration with the New York State Division of Human Rights, released an updated…
Back to the Future: USCIS Resumes Expedited Processing of H-4 and L-2 Applications When Filed Concurrently with an H-1B or L-1 Petition
USA - January 26 2023 In a settlement, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has agreed to return to processing dependent H-4 and L-2 applications at…
Giving Birth to Federalized Pregnancy Accommodation Standards: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act
USA - January 25 2023 Modeled after the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC), the Pregnant Workers…
