Political speech in the workplace has become a growing concern for employers in recent years. The polarized political climate, combined with the increasing use of […]
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State Department Announces FY 2024 Visa Limits Have Been Reached for EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, EW, EB-4, and EB-5 Unreserved Categories
The U.S. Department of State has announced that annual visa limits for fiscal year (FY) 2024 have been reached for the following employment-based categories: EB-1, […]
October 2024 Visa Bulletin Shows Some Advancement in Key Employment-Based Categories, Though EB-3 China Retrogresses
The October 2024 Visa Bulletin has been released by the U.S. Department of State and shows some encouraging movement forward from last month in many […]
Beltway Buzz, September 13, 2024
The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your […]
How to Navigate FLAG System Updated for New H-2A Farmworker Visa Rule and Court Order
The Department of Labor (DOL) announced its H-2A Transition Plan for updating its Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) system based on the preliminary injunction (known […]
Exploring AI Risks Reported in SEC Filings Can Be Helpful For Many Organizations, Including SMBs
One of our recent posts discussed the uptick in AI risks reported in SEC filings, as analyzed by Arize AI. There, we highlighted the importance […]
DOJ, FTC, DOL, NLRB Memorandum of Understanding Continues Focus on M&A Deals’ Labor Consequences
On Aug. 28, 2024, the Department of Justice Antitrust Division (DOJ), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Department of Labor (DOL), and the National Labor […]
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Puerto Rico Secretary of Labor Clarifies the Application of Act No. 27-2024
On September 10, 2024, the Puerto Rico Secretary of Labor issued an Opinion (No. 2024-02) to clarify and provide additional information about the application of […]
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Clarifies Franchisee vs. Employee Classification
In the ever-evolving landscape of employment law, a recent Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) opinion, Patel v. 7-Eleven, Inc., has shed light on a critical […]
Georgia’s Restrictive Covenants Act Does Not Require That Restrictive Covenants Contain Express Geographic Restriction
In June 2023, the Georgia Court of Appeals held in North American Senior Benefits, LLC v. Wimmer that an employee non-solicitation covenant must contain an […]
New York Enacts Law Requiring Retail Employers to Implement Workplace Violence Prevention Training and Policies and Provide Panic Buttons
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill on September 4, 2024 that requires retail employers to develop and implement workplace violence prevention training and […]
Employment and Labor Issues for Higher Education Institutions in Virginia: Employment Law Update
This session will provide an in-depth discussion of recent employment law developments and updates in 2024 impacting higher education institutions. We will discuss education-specific matters […]
