Employment Law Cases to Watch in the Upcoming Supreme Court Term
by The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) opens its 2024-2025 term on October 7, 2024. SCOTUS decisions can quickly change the legal environment for …
Month: September 2024
New Resources for Employers Seeking to Leverage AI and Other Emerging Technologies Without Creating Discrimination Risks
There are fresh resources for employers looking to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies to become more efficient and effective. The new tools …
USCIS Grants 36-Month Extension for Green Card Holders Renewing Cards
Employees waiting for the government to complete the processing of replacement Green Cards got some good news this month. On Sept. 10, 2024, the U.S. …
Federal Contractors Can Be Required to Give Concessions to Interested Unions
Contracting to provide services or goods to the federal government can hold surprises for employers, not the least of which are the many details of …
USCIS Updates OPT STEM Program Guidance for International Student Work Authorization Eligibility
Many employers hire noncitizens lawfully in the U.S. under student visas as paid interns or temporary employees through cooperative programs with U.S. academic institutions. The …
Healthcare Employers Should Expect New Workplace Violence Prevention Regulations
Hospitals and other healthcare employers are on notice from federal regulatory agencies that a proposed safety standard regarding preventing workplace violence will be formally proposed …
Proposed Rule on Heat Injury Prevention in the Workplace Opens for Public Comment
Last week, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) officially published its proposed regulation establishing new workplace standards to prevent heat-related injuries and illnesses. The …