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Immigration Now (At Least For A While) Costs Less: Federal Court Blocks $100k Fee For H-1B Visas
FL Foley & Lardner More Foley & Lardner LLP looks beyond the law to focus on the constantly evolving demands facing our clients and their industries. With over 1,100 lawyers in 24 offices across the United States, Mexico, Europe and Asia, Foley approaches client service by first understanding our clients’ priorities, objectives and challenges.
Immigration Now (at Least for a While) Costs Less: Federal Court Blocks $100k Fee for H-1B Visas
Assume you are an employer that attracts talent and uses the H-1B visa to bring those “specialty occupations” to your workforce. Assume that since September 21, 2025, the cost of hiring employees and using the H-1B visa went up $100,000 — because it did. Assume that you did not know whether the $100,000 payment requirement would remain, and you did not know whether paying it made economic sense. Assume you were waiting to see whether the $100,000 payment requirement would survive. And now we know.
‘Tis the Season | Foley & Lardner LLP - JDSupra
‘Tis the Season… You probably do not think of HR compliance when you hear the phrase. But the end of 2025 is a good time — even in the midst of the holiday season — to look back at what has occurred, what still needs to be done in 2025, and to look ahead to 2026.
HR Year-End Compliance Checklist for 2026
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There Are Two Sides To Every Story - Eleventh Circuit Grapples With Discrimination Standard
Anyone who has ever made an employment decision has probably been confronted with two (or more) very different interpretations of the same story. When faced with differing narratives of a workplace occurrence, how does one determine whether there is enough evidence to decide on something as important as whether an employee will keep their job?
Wealthy Americans Are Making Big Financial Mistakes
It seems logical that wealthy individuals reached their lofty financial status by making numerous smart decisions. We assume people with seemingly no money worries don’t make blunders like the average earner does. Yet it’s common to hear about rich people who lost it all or took a big hit because of major mistakes they made. Maybe they knew all the in’s and out’s of managing their wealth but took undue risks.
There are Two Sides to Every Story — Eleventh Circuit Grapples With Discrimination Standard
Anyone who has ever made an employment decision has probably been confronted with two (or more) very different interpretations of the same story. When faced with differing narratives of a workplace occurrence, how does one determine whether there is enough evidence to decide on something as important as whether an employee will keep their job?
Beware of Loose Employment Promises, Put It in Writing, and Watch for Deadlines!
A recent case serves as a good reminder for everyone involved in human resources and employment matters to be clear in communication and always act in a timely manner. Retired Judge Richard Posner is a legal legend. He served for 36 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, has written 33 books and numerous articles, is the subject of full-length biographies, and is the most cited legal scholar of all-time.
New Florida Law Highlights Renewed Interest in Child Labor | JD Supra
Articles dealing with child labor often involve minors working in sweatshop-type conditions outside of the United States. The conditions outlined in such articles are usually horrid — and rightfully condemned. In contrast, employers in the U.S. probably give little thought to federal and state child labor laws, viewing the laws and compliance obligations as well-established. Quietly, though, child labor laws in various U.S. states are changing.
Temporary Protected Status Extended and Redesignated for Ethiopia
Skip to main content April 15, 2024 Volume XIV, Number 106 Legal Analysis. Expertly Written. Quickly Found. Trending News United States | TPS Extended, Redesignated for Ethiopia Print Mail Download i The Department of Homeland Security announced the extension and redesignation of Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months, from June 13, 2024, to Dec. 12, 2025. The extension will allow currently eligible Ethiopian TPS beneficiaries to retain TPS through Dec.
New Florida Law Highlights Renewed Interest in Child Labor
Articles dealing with child labor often involve minors working in sweatshop-type conditions outside of the United States. The conditions outlined in such articles are usually horrid — and rightfully condemned. In contrast, employers in the U.S. probably give little thought to federal and state child labor laws, viewing the laws and compliance obligations as well-established. Quietly, though, child labor laws in various U.S. states are changing.
Natural Disasters Affect Employers, Too | JD Supra
Natural disasters such as wildfires in Maui, Hurricane Idalia, flooding in California, and excessive heat almost everywhere have taken a real human toll over the past few months. As the end of summer approaches, many Americans will look back on it as a season of practically unparalleled natural disaster. And, at least for Atlantic hurricanes, there are still a couple of months to go — the season doesn’t end until November 30, 2023.
Employer Checklist When Facing Natural Disaster or Its Aftermath
Monday, September 18, 2023 Natural disasters such as wildfires in Maui, Hurricane Idalia, flooding in California, and excessive heat almost everywhere have taken a real human toll over the past few months. As the end of summer approaches, many Americans will look back on it as a season of practically unparalleled natural disaster. And, at least for Atlantic hurricanes, there are still a couple of months to go — the season doesn’t end until November 30, 2023.
Employee Right to Sue for OSHA Violations has Strict Time Limit
Monday, February 13, 2023 Timing really does matter. In a “first of its kind” decision arising from a Pennsylvania meatpacking plant and its COVID response, a federal appeals court has severely limited when a private person may sue for alleged OSHA violations. Specifically, on January 31, 2023, in Jane Doe v.
Cooling Off . . . Revisiting Employee Dress Codes in the Summertime | JD Supra
It’s Summer 2022 – and life is back to normal? Or is it? While inflation remains high, the labor market remains tight. The Department of Labor’s most recent job report shows that 372,000 jobs were added in June, and the unemployment rate remained at 3.6% for the fourth month. With workers in short supply, what is an employer to do to attract talent? A recent article by Sharon Lauby in HR Bartender suggested eight employee benefits worth considering to attract and retain talent.
Cooling Off . . . Revisiting Employee Dress Codes In The Summertime
It's Summer 2022 - and life is back to normal? Or is it? While inflation remains high, the labor market remains tight. The Department of Labor's most recent job report shows that 372,000 jobs were added in June, and the unemployment rate remained at 3.6% for the fourth month. With workers in short supply, what is an employer to do to attract talent? A recent article by Sharon Lauby in HR Bartender suggested eight employee benefits worth considering to attract and retain talent.
Cooling Off . . . Revisiting Employee Dress Codes in the Summertime
It’s Summer 2022 – and life is back to normal? Or is it? While inflation remains high, the labor market remains tight. The Department of Labor’s most recent job report shows that 372,000 jobs were added in June, and the unemployment rate remained at 3.6% for the fourth month. With workers in short supply, what is an employer to do to attract talent? A recent article by Sharon Lauby in HR Bartender suggested eight employee benefits worth considering to attract and retain talent.
Get Your Popcorn - The Supreme Court is Back in Session
Employment issues will again take center stage at the U.S. Supreme Court on January 7. As we’ve reported, on that day the Court will hear appeals related to the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) and the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) healthcare worker vaccination mandate. In short, vaccine mandates will be squarely before the Court.
Get Your Popcorn – The Supreme Court is Back in Session
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It's About More Than You
United States: It's About More Than You 08 July 2021 by Kevin E. Hyde (Chicago) Foley & Lardner Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Even as things come back to "normal" (or the "new normal"), the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic will long be felt.
It’s About More Than You | JD Supra
Even as things come back to “normal” (or the “new normal”), the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic will long be felt. One of those effects is the number of charges of discrimination and corresponding litigation being filed by employees who had to care for family members during the pandemic. Consider this scenario: Employee works for a large company that has too many employees to be covered by the Families First Coronavirus Cares Act.
It’s About More Than You
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Tougher Penalties For Corporate Espionage: A New Model?
United States: Tougher Penalties For Corporate Espionage: A New Model? 24 June 2021 by Dabney D. Ware and Kevin Hyde Foley & Lardner Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. In this divided political age, it is rare that a legislative body can agree on anything. It is rarer still to pass something unanimously.
Tougher Penalties for Corporate Espionage: A New Model? | JD Supra
In this divided political age, it is rare that a legislative body can agree on anything. It is rarer still to pass something unanimously. But the Florida Legislature found something ALL 145 members could agree on: the “Combating Corporate Espionage in Florida Act.” The law takes effect on October 1, 2021, and provides additional means to help protect trade secrets.
Tougher Penalties for Corporate Espionage: A New Model?
In this divided political age, it is rare that a legislative body can agree on anything. It is rarer still to pass something unanimously. But the Florida Legislature found something ALL 145 members could agree on: the “Combating Corporate Espionage in Florida Act.” The law takes effect on October 1, 2021, and provides additional means to help protect trade secrets.
Look to the States for Employer Immunity From COVID-19 Lawsuits | JD Supra
In July 2020, the SAFE TO WORK Act (S. 4317) was introduced in Congress with the express purpose “to discourage insubstantial lawsuits related to COVID-19 while preserving the ability of individuals and businesses that have suffered real injury to obtain complete relief.” The bill did not pass before the 116th Congress expired. But the need for employer protection during the continuing uncertainty of the pandemic remains. Cue the state houses.
Look to the States for Employer Immunity From COVID-19 Lawsuits
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 In July 2020, the SAFE TO WORK Act (S. 4317) was introduced in Congress with the express purpose “to discourage insubstantial lawsuits related to COVID-19 while preserving the ability of individuals and businesses that have suffered real injury to obtain complete relief.” The bill did not pass before the 116th Congress expired. But the need for employer protection during the continuing uncertainty of the pandemic remains. Cue the state houses.
Florida Coronavirus Update | JD Supra
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Federal Agency Actions (Could) Lead To Big Changes
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Federal Agency Actions (Could) Lead to Big Changes | JD Supra
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Federal Agency Actions (Could) Lead to Big Changes
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 Two federal agencies dealing with employment issues, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Labor (DOL), are considering or have already implemented new rules that will affect employers. The issues relate to noncompete agreements and joint employment.
An Employee Leaves ... Now What? | JD Supra
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Steps To Take Once An Employee Leaves
Tuesday, May 28, 2019 Whether an employee leaves for another job or because the employer decided it was time for the employee to go, employers typically have to figure out how to replace a departing worker. Sometimes, the break is clean. Other times, it can be complicated. Regardless of the reason or circumstance, now-former employees may have post-employment obligations to the business or organization that employers should immediately consider and, if necessary, act upon.
NLRB on Online Forms as Concerted Protected Activity
Much can be (and has been) made about the newly constituted National Labor Relations Board overturning many precedents of the prior Board, which was largely appointed by President Obama. Nonetheless, even with a more “conservative” (i.e., pro-employer) Board, some employers still cross the line.
Time to Think About Holiday Bonuses
Halloween has passed and we are now squarely approaching the holiday season. While this time of year brings many good things, it can also bring unwanted headaches for employers wanting to spread some “holiday cheer,” especially those who forget how bonuses may affect payment of overtime. So, while we recently discussed bonuses in general, now is a good time for a refresher on bonuses and overtime pay in the context of holiday payments.
Holiday Employee Bonuses
Halloween has passed and we are now squarely approaching the holiday season. While this time of year brings many good things, it can also bring unwanted headaches for employers wanting to spread some “holiday cheer,” especially those who forget how bonuses may affect payment of overtime. So, while we recently discussed bonuses in general, now is a good time for a refresher on bonuses and overtime pay in the context of holiday payments.
Non-Competes Can Cost You More Than A Job
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Non-Competes Can Cost You More Than A Job
Normally in this space we write about case developments the case is decided. This time, though the story involves a mid-case development which led to a company firing an employee it fought hard to keep. The high profile case at issue, Waymo LLC v. Uber Technologies, Inc., is currently pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California (Case No. 17-00939).
Corrigendum: Arbuscular mycorrhiza enhance the rate of litter decomposition while inhibiting soil microbial community development
This Article contains errors in Reference 7, which was incorrectly given as: ‘Hashe, A., Allah, E. F. A., Alqarawi, A. A., Aldubise, A. & Egamberdieva, D. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi enhances salinity tolerance of Panicum turgidum Forssk by altering photosynthetic and antioxidant pathways. Journal of Plant Interactions, 1–35 (2015)’. The correct reference is listed below as ref 1. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
2016: They Say all Politics is Local: Now Employment Law is Too
The end of 2016 is a good time to review and consider a subtle shift in employment law which appears to be gaining momentum.
Hostile Work Environments and Sexual Orientation: EEOC Files First Federal Suits
Normally in this space we write about court decisions that have already occurred and are likely to impact employers. This week, we focus on cases that have just been filed and could have far reaching implications. In a March 1, 2016 press release, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced in two separate lawsuits that a gay male employee and lesbian employee were subjected to hostile work environments because of sex.
Lead Letter: JCCI is working to meet the challenges ahead
As noted in the Times-Union this week, JCCI is currently working its way through a serious cash flow issue. Most nonprofit organizations experience situations like this at one time or another, and JCCI is no different. We don’t minimize the challenges we face, but we are confident we will emerge a stronger organization than ever. Through its important work over the past 40 years, JCCI has earned a devoted group of long-time supporters, many of whom are Jacksonville’s leading community stewards.
Lead Letter: JCCI is working to meet the challenges ahead
As noted in the Times-Union this week, JCCI is currently working its way through a serious cash flow issue. Most nonprofit organizations experience situations like this at one time or another, and JCCI is no different. We don’t minimize the challenges we face, but we are confident we will emerge a stronger organization than ever. Through its important work over the past 40 years, JCCI has earned a devoted group of long-time supporters, many of whom are Jacksonville’s leading community stewards.
Expanded Crop Insurance Options for Farmers Transitioning to Certified Organic Agriculture
The USDA recently announced expanded crop insurance options to allow producers to purchase insurance coverage that better reflects their product's actual value. The expanded coverage is part of the USDA's continued commitment to provide farmers with resources and tools to meet the growing demand for certified organic products.
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