Whistleblower Complaints and Tips Under Federal Laws Increased Significantly Last Year
Enforcement statistics covering fiscal year (FY) 2020 released recently by the four federal agencies with jurisdiction over retaliation complaints filed
Does USERRA Require Paid Military Leave If Employer Pays for “Comparable” Types of Leave?
In an issue of first impression, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit ruled recently that the Uniformed
H-1B Visa Lottery Remains in Effect for FY 2022 Registrations
Despite an effort by the outgoing Trump Administration to implement a new registration system for employers seeking so-called H-1B visas
Federal Appeals Court Asked To Decide if WARN Act Exception Applies to COVID-Related Layoffs
A federal trial court in Florida will allow a limited preliminary appeal for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the
President Biden Fires NLRB’s Republican General Counsel; Interim Replacement Already Making Moves
In a highly controversial action, shortly after taking office President Biden moved quickly to fire Peter Robb, the U.S. Senate-confirmed
Late Effort by Trump Administration To Make H-1B Program Changes Iced by Biden “Freeze” Memo
In the last two weeks of President Trump’s term, the outgoing administration issued several final rules impacting the H-1B visa
New NLRB Decisions Address “Boeing” Standard, Right to Wear Union Buttons
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently issued four new decisions, two dealing with the application of the Board’s “Boeing
DOL OK’s Virtual Medical Appointments as “In-Person” Visits Under the FMLA
The Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) – the federal agency responsible for enforcing the Family and
New York City Enacts Ordinance Requiring “Just Cause” for Firing Fast Food Worker
In a clear rejection of the traditional U.S. principle of at-will employment, the City of New York (NYC) has enacted
Colorado Issues Supplemental Guidance on New Equal Pay Law
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) has published an “Interpretive Notice and Formal Opinion,” or “INFO,” providing additional