News just in from the Supreme Court: Religion, Reasonable Accommodations, and the Substantial Increased Cost Standard
With so much happening during the recent, controversial SCOTUS term, you may have missed it, but the standards for religious accommodations in the workplace just saw their most major shift since 1977.
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Great news for anyone changing visa to F-1, F-2, J-1, J-2, M-1, and M-2 status
Are you tired of waiting forever for an answer after submitting your change of status to F-1, F-2, J-1, J-2, M-1, and M-2? Or you may be dreading the process and haven't filed yet. We've got great news to share with you that can reduce your wait time by up to 11 months.
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Hiring and AI
In the classic 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey, HAL (the Heuristically programmed ALgorithmic computer) famously says, “I don’t want ...
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GREAT News for Conditional Green Card Holders: Automatic 2-Year Extension is Now 4-Years
As processing times increase for Permanent Resident Card extensions, the former 2-year automatic extension wasn’t enough. The pending cases with ...
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Court sides with terminated NYC workers
That's exactly what happened in New York City earlier this year. While the city terminated nearly 2,000 employees because of their vaccine status, the Mayor made an exception for a very specific group of people.In today's newsletter, we'll talk about where New York City currently stands on vaccines and how the "Entertainment Exemption" will affect court cases across the country.
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Racial discrimination in the workplace: A comprehensive guide to federal, state, and local protections
The average person spends 90,000 hours at work over the course of their lifetime. Every person, regardless of race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and disability (or perceived disability) should have the same opportunities to earn a paycheck, have their good work rewarded with a promotion, and work in a zone free from harassment. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case.
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H-1B visa cap season begins in less than a week
If you’re in the USA on a different visa, or planning to move to the United States on an H-1B visa, time is of the essence. Lottery submissions for the October 1, 2023 H-1B cap are open from March 1 - 18, 2022, and you need to be ready. In this newsletter, we’ll cover what an H-1B visa is, who is eligible, the timeline for applying, and other frequently asked questions.
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A Huge Win For H-1B Petitioners!
If USCIS has denied your H-1B petition for a market research analyst position, we have great news for you. A recent court settlement may overturn the USCIS decision against your petition. You need to act fast, though. In this newsletter, we’ll explain who is eligible to have the decision reviewed, and how to request that your case be reopened.
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Back To Work: Navigating The Changing COVID-19 Guidelines As Employees Return To The Workplace
If you’ve been wondering about the legalities of mask and vaccine requirements in the workplace, we’ve compiled an FAQ for employers and employees to keep you informed about what is (and isn’t) legal.
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Immigration Options For Startups And Entrepreneurs
Are you a foreign entrepreneur who wants to own and operate a business in the US? In today’s newsletter, we’ll discuss the E-2 Treaty Investor Visa-- who is eligible, the benefits, and how to obtain it.
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Employment Law
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/15/us/gay-transgender-workers-supreme-court.html https://www.seyfarth.com/news-insights/court-holds-that-ny-s-prohibition-of-arbitration-agreements-is-preempted-by-federal-law.html#:~:text=The%20law%20also%20declared%20such,state%20laws%20to%20the%20contrary. https://www.foxrothschild.com/publications/flsa-claims-may-be-settled-in-federal-court-by-offer-and-judgment-without-court-review-or-approval/
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Immigration
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/503914-trump-signs-executive-order-suspending-certain-work-visas-through https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2020/visa-bulletin-for-july-2020.html https://www.politico.com/news/2020/06/22/trump-extends-foreign-worker-restrictions-to-end-of-2020-333799
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