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Employee Can Bring Claim Under Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act
A Pennsylvania federal court refused to dismiss an employee’s claim that she was fired in violation of the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act
Higher Standards for H-1B Visas Announced
Federal agencies announced on Oct. 6 long-expected reforms to the H-1B visa program for high-skilled foreign workers that will raise the bar for qualifying for the popular visas
Employers Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2020 in Variety of Ways
Hispanic Heritage Month concludes Oct. 15 and it's not too late for organizations large and small to celebrate the largest minority group in the U
Many States Require Employers to Provide Time Off to Vote
Although some employees may choose to vote by mail during the COVID-19 pandemic, others will want to cast their ballots in person, and they may have the right to take…
Co-Worker’s Sole Racial Epithet Didn’t Create Hostile Workplace
Because a co-worker's single use of a racial epithet did not create a hostile workplace, an employee's racial-harassment lawsuit could not continue to trial, a California appellate court ruled
Singapore Changes Visa Regulations
As of Sept. 1, changes to certain visas to work in Singapore went into effect
Decision Not to Promote Female Candidate Upheld
A female employee failed to show sex discrimination when she had the highest score on a promotion exam but a male employee was selected who was deemed to have performed…
Salutations in Cover Letters and E-mail
The salutations and closings of your cover letters and e-mail should be inclusive and respectful, just as the body of the letters and e-mail should be well-written and specific to…
