The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a new proposed regulation setting forth the proper standard for determining a worker’s status as an “independent […]
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President Trump Nominates Amy Coney Barrett to U.S. Supreme Court
In the wake of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death, President Donald Trump has nominated the Honorable Amy Coney Barrett, who sits on the federal U.S. […]
U.S. Department of Labor Proposes New Test for Independent Contactor Status
On Sept. 22, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) proposed a new test to determine whether workers are independent contractors or employees under federal […]
USCIS Switches to ‘Dates for Filing’ Chart for Employment-Based Adjustment of Status for October
While it typically uses the “Final Action Dates” chart for accepting adjustment of status application filings, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that […]
A Closer Look at Trump’s Latest SCOTUS Nominee: Judge Amy Coney Barrett
On Saturday, September 26, President Trump nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to fill the vacancy on the bench occasioned by the death of Justice Ruth […]
Proposed Rule Would Replace Duration of Status Policies for International Students
Foreign students soon may find themselves subject to new policies and processes regarding their status in the United States. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) […]
Beltway Buzz, September 25, 2020
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 […]
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Maine Labor Department Releases Final Rules for Earned Paid Leave Law
As the January 1, 2021, effective date of Maine’s Earned Paid Employee Leave Law approaches, the state Department of Labor (DOL) has promulgated the much-anticipated final […]
Maritime COVID-19 Mandates Updated
The Louisiana Maritime Association issued an updated COVID-19 Daily Report Supplement this week on September 23, 2020. In this supplement, there are updated links to […]
Just in Time for Handbook Season, California Passes Sweeping Expansion of Family Leave Law
Effective January 1, 2021, SB 1383 expands the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) to cover smaller employers and provide access to leave for additional covered […]
Aligning Your FMLA Policy with the New Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave Law
Massachusetts employers subject to the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) may be wondering whether and how to amend their existing FMLA policies for […]
Indiana AG Proposed Regulations Creating Corrective Action Plan Requirement and Cybersecurity Safe Harbor
A proposal by Indiana’s Attorney General Curtis Hill on Wednesday would add a significant step in the incident response process for responding to breaches of […]
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