The contested immigration filing fee increases proposed last summer by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will not go into effect.
The contested immigration filing fee increases proposed last summer by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will not go into effect.
A bill, the “Online Accessibility Act” (H.R. 8478) calling for official Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) web accessibility guidelines, failed to pass during the 116th Congress, which ended Jan. 3.
The California Chamber of Commerce is urging the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) to delay enforcement of the emergency COVID-19 rules. The emergency regulations went into effect on November 30, 2020, less than two weeks after the […]
Key changes to employment law resulting from the recent U.K.-EU Trade Deal and the U.K.’s exit from the EU will affect HR professionals, general counsel and others. Here are some frequently asked questions about the deal.
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U.S. payrolls fell by 140,000 in December 2020, and the unemployment rate held at 6.7 percent, according to the latest employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Economists forecast 50,000 jobs were added last month, as states began to […]
It’s a new year, but the COVID-19 pandemic that dominated 2020 still presents a major risk to the workplace. Although employers may have hope as vaccine distribution begins, they must continue following health and safety measures.
The new year brings new laws that affect California employers as well as the HR professionals who play a critical role in ensuring compliance. From COVID-19-related regulations to routine increases in the minimum wage, there’s plenty to keep HR teams […]
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a final rule Jan. 8 replacing the annual H-1B visa lottery that randomly selects foreign professionals with a process that prioritizes those offered the highest salaries for their occupation and geographic area.
The American Staffing Association today released this statement to the news media from Richard Wahlquist, president and chief executive officer: The reprehensible and violent assault on the U.S. Capitol runs counter to the foundations of our democracy and the principles […]