Please join GT attorneys for a fast-paced presentation on U.S. labor and employment law designed to provide practical advice about what you can and can’t do with your U.S. labor
Continue Reading Aug. 17 EVENT | What Every Non-U.S. Employer Should Know About U.S. Employment Law
On June 27, 2023, the Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) released this year’s Appendix A, which implements the new list of professional occupations for the July 2023 through June
Continue Reading OFLC Publishes Updated Appendix A to the Preamble–Education and Training Categories by O*NET–SOC Occupations for July 2023 through June 2024 Wage Year
On May 10, 2023, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill (SB) 1718, which, among other things, mandates E-Verify enrollment and participation for a considerable number of employers across Florida. See
Continue Reading Immigration & Compliance FAQs on the Recently Signed Florida E-Verify Enrollment Mandate for Certain Employers
Laura Foote Reiff, co-founder of the Immigration & Compliance Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was named chair of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Subcommittee on
Continue Reading Laura Foote Reiff Named U.S. Chamber of Commerce Immigration Committee Chair
UPDATE: On May 10, 2023, Gov. DeSantis signed SB 1718 into law.
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Florida may soon enact significant legislation relating to immigration, HB 1617/SB 1718. The bill
Continue Reading E-Verify: Florida Senate Passes Bill Requiring State Employers With 25 or More Employees to Use Platform Effective July 1
In March 2023, U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) reintroduced the “H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act.” This proposed legislation, which has gone through various iterations since
Continue Reading Proposed Changes to H-1B and L-1 Visa Programs
On March 10, 2023, U.S. Citizens and Immigration Services (USCIS) provided clarification on the 60-day grace period offered to nonimmigrant workers who have been terminated or who have resigned from
Continue Reading USCIS Clarifies Start Date for Maximum 60-Day Grace Period Following Termination of Employment
DHS has announced additional guidance and protocols related to protecting workers involved in worksite investigations.
Continue Reading DHS Announces Additional Guidance to Worksite Enforcement Initiatives Announced in 2021 – New Authority to Grant Employment Authorization and Deferred Status to Certain Vulnerable Employees
When hiring employees, it is important to assess whether there is technology or technical data the employee may have access to or utilize that are subject to U.S. export control
Continue Reading WEBINAR: Export Control Attestation – How to Navigate When Hiring an Employee Needing U.S. Immigration Sponsorship
On Friday, March 5, join us for a panel discussion focused on the new administration and the anticipated impact on employment and immigration laws and regulations. Employers and government contractors
Continue Reading A Look Ahead: The First 100 Days of the Biden Administration and What Employers Need to Know