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It’s Time to Prepare for H-1B Visa Cap Season
Employers interested in sponsoring high-skilled foreign talent are approaching an important time of year: H-1B visa cap season. The electronic registration process to
Prepare for Shift to Fixed-Term Contracts in UAE
The new United Arab Emirates (UAE) labor law addresses and codifies a wide variety of topics, including a switch to fixed-term contracts
What if Customers Prefer Vaccinated Employees?
Although a business’s customers may say they prefer to interact with employees who are vaccinated against COVID-19, the business may not disclose the vaccination status
Top Employee Handbook Updates for 2022
Workplace laws are evolving quickly, particularly when it comes to COVID-19-related safety rules and state-level paid-leave requirements
Employee Who Gave Sufficient Notice of PAGA Claims Can Proceed with Lawsuit
An employee who brought claims under the California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) adequately notified the state and her former employer about ongoing violations
What to Expect Now that OSHA Has Withdrawn Its Vaccine-or-Testing ETS
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has withdrawn its emergency temporary standard, which would have required large businesses to ensure employees
NLRB Reconsiders ‘Gag Orders’ in Arbitration Agreements
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced that it is considering adopting a new legal standard for whether confidentiality requirements, known as “gag orders,”
Workers Across Generations Dissatisfied with Employer Training
Professional development is important for job seekers and employees, according to a new survey, but a vast majority of them say employers are not meeting their training
CEO Who Laid Off Workers over Zoom Will Return to Company
The founder and CEO who sparked a national backlash for firing 900 employees during a Zoom call, is returning to his job. Read on about what happens when a CEO…