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Posted: | Jackson Lewis Category: Immigration - General
USCIS has announced that it is establishing a new form and process by which undocumented immigrants may register pursuant to section 262 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) (8 U.S.C. § 1302) and a Jan. 20, 2025, executive order.
President Donald Trump’s “Protecting the American People Against Invasion” executive
Posted: | Ogletree Deakins Category: Florida - General
A Florida state court recently held that an employer violated the Florida Civil Rights Act by failing to accommodate an employee’s off-duty, off-site medical marijuana use to treat his disabilities. The court granted summary judgment in favor of the former employee, whom the employer had placed on unpaid administrative leave
Posted: | Ogletree Deakins Category: New York - General
On February 14, 2025, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law amendments to the New York Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act (A2432/S808).
Posted: | Ogletree Deakins Category: HR - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
While the Trump administration appeals a recent federal court ruling that blocked enforcement of key parts of two executive orders (EO) to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and initiatives, the administration faces additional legal challenges alleging the DEI executive orders and an order claiming that there are only
Posted: | Jackson Lewis Category: Sex and Gender Discrimination
TakeawaysA former employee sued Liberty University alleging it violated Title VII when it fired her because of her transgender status.The case raises issues of first impression in the Fourth Circuit, and the district court rejected Liberty’s arguments against the suit proceeding.Employers should anticipate more cases implicating the tension between accommodating individuals with religious objections to the LGBTQ+ community and protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ employees.Related links
Posted: | Littler Category: Sex Discrimination - General
International Women’s Day (IWD) falls on the March 8th each year. This year’s campaign theme, “Accelerate Action,” highlights the urgent need for progress as data from the World Economic Forum predicts that, at the current rate of progress, it will take until 2158 to reach full gender parity – roughly
Posted: | Littler Category: Immigration - General
President Trump’s promise to carry out the largest deportation of undocumented individuals while simultaneously limiting the immigration of foreign workers is causing unique concerns in the hospitality industry. From resorts that rely heavily on seasonal workers through H-2B visas in the summer, to the homemade arepa-themed restaurant that relies on
Posted: | Littler Category: Immigration - General
On February 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of State superseded and updated its previously issued December 2023 post-COVID guidance on non-immigrant interview waiver applications.