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Jennifer Grady
Jan 28, 20214 min read
H-2A Visas for Agricultural Workers
The H-2A program allows U.S. employers or U.S. agents who meet specific regulatory requirements to bring foreign nationals to the United...

Jennifer Grady
Dec 31, 20202 min read
Grants Available for Small Businesses in January 2021
There are several grants available to support small businesses affected by COVID-19. Check them out now

Jennifer Grady
Dec 31, 20201 min read
California Set to Increase Minimum Wage on January 1, 2021
The statewide California minimum wage will increase on January 1, 2021 to $14.00 per hour for companies with 26 or more employees, and to...

Jennifer Grady
Oct 28, 20205 min read
Exceptions to the Travel Bans under the National Interest Exception (NIE)
I. TRAVEL BANS FOR CITIZENS OF THE UK, IRELAND, AND SCHENGEN AREA Photo by Anna Shvets on Pexels.com In March 2020, President Trump...


Jennifer Grady
Oct 22, 20202 min read
Paid Time Off to Vote Posting Requirements for California
Is your company aware of employer obligations to allow employees time off to vote? You may have to provide reasonable time off to vote,...


Jennifer Grady
Oct 6, 20203 min read
Trump’s Ban on Employment Visas Lifted for Plaintiffs by Federal Judge
On October 1, 2020 Judge Jeffrey S. White of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued a preliminary...


Jennifer Grady
Oct 1, 20204 min read
California Expands Medical Leave under CFRA to Companies with only 5 employees and broadens definiti
Effective January 1, 2021, the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) will apply to employers with as few as five employees, requiring them...


Jennifer Grady
Sep 23, 20202 min read
Sign Up for Virtual Anti-Harassment Training to be Compliant with California Law by December 31, 202
On September 3, 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 778 to extend the deadline for California employers to complete their...


Jennifer Grady
Sep 22, 20206 min read
The Best Apps and Software for Managing Remote Teams
Now that many major tech firms and employers of all sizes have chosen to allow remote work for teams into mid-2021, it’s time to revisit...


Jennifer Grady
Sep 16, 20203 min read
DHS Extends Flexibility on “In-Person” Requirements For I-9 Forms for Remote Employees
Employers that have employees work remotely will not be required to review the employee’s identity & authorization documents


Jennifer Grady
Aug 4, 20203 min read
USCIS Adjusts Filing Fees on October 2, 2020 to Meet Operational Needs
DHS announced a final rule that adjusts fees for certain immigration and naturalization benefit requests to ensure U.S. Citizenship and Immi


Jennifer Grady
Jul 8, 20204 min read
International Students Must Take In-Person Classes Starting This Fall or Immediately Depart the US..
International Students Must Take In-Person Classes Starting This Fall or Immediately Depart the US Under New ICE Order


Jennifer Grady
Jun 23, 20206 min read
Trump Executive Order Temporary Suspends Employment-Based Visas (H-1B, H-2B, L-1, J-1)
On Monday June 22, President Donald Trump signed Presidential Proclamation 10052 suspending the issuance of visas in certain nonimmigrant...

Jennifer Grady
Jun 1, 20204 min read
USCIS Resumes Premium Processing and Reopens Field Offices in Phases
On March 20, USCIS announced the temporary suspension of Premium Processing for all Form I-129 and I-140 petitions due to the coronavirus...


Jennifer Grady
May 22, 20202 min read
Bill Introduced to Provide Another 40,000 Immigrant Visas to Healthcare Workers for Doctors and Nurs
On May 5, 2020, Senators Perdue (R-GA), Young (R-IN), Cornyn (R-TX), Durbin (D-IL), Coons (D-DE), and Leahy (D-VT) introduced S.3599, the...


Jennifer Grady
May 21, 20207 min read
Telecommuting Employees May Be Reimbursed for Phone and Internet Use During COVID-19
Even if the employee does not incur any additional expense on their cell/data plan as the result of using the device for work-related purpo


Jennifer Grady
May 20, 20205 min read
40% of Laid off Employees Won’t Be Re-hired. What Will You Do If You’re One of Them?
by Jennifer Grady, Esq. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released unemployment data on May 8 showing that the U.S. economy lost over...


Jennifer Grady
May 14, 20204 min read
H-2B Visa Update: DHS Relaxes Rules to Help Soften Covid-19’s Impact on Food Supply Chain
The Department of Homeland Security announced a temporary final rule to change certain H-2B requirements in light of the COVID-19 public...


Jennifer Grady
May 14, 20207 min read
La Escasez de Conductores de Camiones Puede Resolverse Mediante Tarjetas Verdes (“Green Card”)
Durante los últimos 15 años, Estados Unidos ha experimentado una grave escasez de conductores de camiones disponibles y calificados....


Jennifer Grady
May 12, 20204 min read
¿Cómo Afectará COVID-19 a las Reclamaciones de Indemnización Laboral (Workers’ Compensation)?
El 6 de mayo, el gobernador de California Gavin Newsom impuso una nueva orden que impone la carga a los empleadores en las reclamaciones...
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