Trump Wants to Narrow H-1B Visa Program
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Applications for H-1B Visas Drop for First Time in Years
The number of H-1B visa petitions for fiscal year (FY) 2018 fell below 200,000 this year for the first time since 2014,
CEO Pay Rose 6% Last Year, Reflecting Modest Corporate Growth
With signs that economic conditions may improve this year, along with discussions in Washington about tax reform and possible legislative efforts to repeal or limit the executive pay provisions of…
Temporary Work a Factor When Calculating FMLA Eligibility
Time spent working as a temporary employee is tacked on when determining eligibility under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Single E-Mail Negated Defense to FMLA Retaliation Claim
As recently highlighted by a federal district court, a failure to choose written words wisely can cause significant legal problems
Employees Still Can't Find Out How Much Health Providers Charge
More Americans are enrolling in high-deductible health plans, which means they'll pay more out of pocket for "commodity" health services—whether lab tests or common surgeries such as hip and knee…
How Some Companies Are Making Child Care Less Stressful for Their Employees
The cost of child care in the United States is high. This is not news
Business Group Challenges Philadelphia Wage History Ordinance
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia is challenging the constitutionality of Philadelphia’s wage history ordinance and is seeking to stop the ban on salary history inquiries from taking effect…
What Factors Determine Whether California Law Applies to Nonresidents?
In deciding whether California’s employee-friendly overtime laws apply to nonresidents who sometimes work in the state, the California Supreme Court has previously focused on the location of the work performed—not…
Is Miami Beach’s Minimum Wage Ordinance Preempted by Florida Law?
A conflict between a Florida state preemption statute and Miami Beach’s minimum wage ordinance is coming to bear. The result of pending litigation will likely determine the extent to which…