After facing a number of lawsuits filed by some U.S. universities and states, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has agreed to rescind the policy […]
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IRS Issues Additional CARES Act Guidance for Retirement Plan Administrators and Qualified Individuals
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently released two notices that provide additional guidance for retirement plan administrators and qualified individuals about the special distribution, plan […]
Global Solutions Episode 5: Virtual Workplaces Worldwide—Working from Home Across the Globe
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, which encouraged employers and employees to adapt to new models rapidly, will likely reverberate in U.S. and global workplaces […]
Trump Administration Abruptly Rescinds Controversial Rule on Foreign Students
In a surprise announcement, District Judge Allison D. Burroughs, U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, announced a reversal of the government decision that […]
ICE Rescinds Student Visa Policy Requiring In-Person Attendance
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has agreed to rescind a proposed rule that would have required international students on F-1 and M-1 visas to […]
Bar on Online-Only Nonimmigrant Students Faces Court Scrutiny
National universities and states across the country filed multiple federal lawsuits this week seeking to invalidate and enjoin implementation of the Student and Exchange Visitor […]
Printing Debacle at USCIS: Employees, Employers Harmed by Government Failure to Print Documents
Foreign nationals with approved permanent residence applications but no actual permanent resident card (known as Green Cards) are not the only ones dealing with the […]
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Virginia Passes First-In-Nation OSHA Standard for COVID-19
In a split vote, the Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board passed a first-in-the-nation standard to address COVID-19 in workplaces.
Sacramento Employers Must Comply With New Worker Protection Ordinance Starting July 15th
Sacramento has passed the Sacramento Worker Protection, Health and Safety Act (Ordinance No. 2020-00260) which is effective as of July 15, 2020. The ordinance requires all employers operating in the City of Sacramento to comply with certain specified safety practices and protocols, many of which are recommended by the California Department of Public Health and… Continue Reading
No Initials, No Problem: California Court of Appeal Holds Failure to Initial Not Enough to Prevent Arbitration
“What if neither party to an arbitration agreement places initials next to a jury waiver contained in the agreement, even though the drafter included lines for their initials?” asked the California Court of Appeal in Martinez v. BaronHR, Inc.,Cal. App. LEXIS 631 (2020). The employee in Martinez was given several employment-related documents, including an arbitration… Continue Reading
Arizona Issues New COVID-19 Mitigation Requirements for Restaurants
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has announced additional, statewide actions to contain the spread of COVID-19, including new Executive Order (EO) 2020-47 requiring restaurants with indoor seating to […]
Statewide Closures and More Counties Added to State Monitoring List
On July 13, 2020, the State of California announced that, due to the surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, the following industries must close indoor operations on a statewide basis: Restaurants Wineries and tasting rooms Movie theaters Family entertainment centers Zoos and museums Cardrooms Bars, breweries, and pubs are required to close all operations (indoor… Continue Reading
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