The U.S. Department of State recently released the May 2024 Visa Bulletin. The bulletin does not show any movement from last month for most employment-based preference categories.
Archives for April 14, 2024
Beltway Buzz, April 12, 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 business.
SEC, Federal Regulators Target Employees’ Use of Text Messages, Off-Channel Communications
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and other financial regulators are targeting regulated entities over their employees’ use of personal messaging apps and other off-channel electronic communication platforms, raising concerns for employers over monitoring of employee communications and highlighting regulators’ incentives for self-reporting of potential violations.
2024 Alabama Legislative Update: Regular Session – Week Eight
TechNet and Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute Support the Illinois Senate’s Passage of Biometric Information Privacy Act Reform Bill
CHICAGO (April 11, 2024) – Today, the Illinois Senate passed SB 2979, which would reform the liability guidelines under the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The bill marks an important milestone in the broader effort to resolve BIPA’s vague statutory language and courts’ expansive interpretations of the law, which
USCIS Schedule A Update: Faster Green Card Sponsorship for ‘Sciences or Arts’ High Achievers?
In connection with the current administration’s push to retain STEM talent, on April 10, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that it has updated its definition for “Schedule A, Group II” occupations. This clarification expands the applicability of the Schedule A, Group II designation and may greatly increase the
Is it time to think bigger than benefits? Employers keep offering mental health perks when they might need to rethink their entire workplace
Workplace wellbeing programs don’t work; here’s what actually helps
Nobody needs to be reminded that you spend the majority of your waking life at work.
Why Freelancing Is An Attractive Option For Highly Skilled Workers
Over the past several years, the corporate landscape has changed dramatically.
San Francisco is getting back to in-person work. Just ask these companies
Things are nowhere near where they used to be before the pandemic, but the city is leading the nation in year-over-year office visit growth
A shockingly high number of hiring managers ask illegal questions during job interviews
Questions about citizenship, race, disability, or other characteristics often skirt what’s allowed by law. Here’s what to do if you’re asked one.
5 Ways HR Teams Can Contribute To Better Cybersecurity
Mitigating cyber risks requires organizations to tackle both the people side of things as well as the technology side.
This company wants to slash corporate bureaucracy and let employees manage themselves. Could it work?
Pharmaceutical giant Bayer has seen its stock decrease more than 50% in the last year.