New Regulations From DOL & FTC Effecting Non Compete Agreements

   !!Attention Employers!!   New regulations from DOL & FTC aimed at curtailing employment based non-competes and increase the base salary for over time exemption effecting employers throughout the US.             This week is soon turning out to be crucial for all US Employers, with both the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Federal Trade …

COMMON EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION PRACTICES

1) Discrimination based on Citizenship pertaining to hiring, firing, and recruitment or referral for a fee Employers with four or more employees are not allowed to treat individuals differently in hiring, firing, recruitment or referral for a fee based on citizenship status. U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, asylees, refugees, and recent lawful permanent residents are protected …

USCIS Announces New Security Measures for H-1B Visa Process

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released a final rule aimed at reinforcing the integrity and fairness of the H-1B visa registration process. The new measures are designed to prevent fraud, equalize selection opportunities, and streamline application procedures. Detailed information includes: 1. Enhanced H-1B Registration Process: • The final rule introduces a beneficiary-centric …

Domestic H-1B Visa Renewal Pilot Begins January 29, 2024

    Overview Program Scope: H-1B principal visa holders only. Purpose: To assess the impact of domestic visa renewals on visa processing capabilities. Selected Missions: Mission India and Mission Canada, representing a global population sample. Eligibility Criteria Time Frame: January 29, 2024 – April 1, 2024. Prior Visa: Issued by Mission Canada (Jan 1, 2020 …