The EEOC recently announced that the 2019 and 2020 EEO-1 Component 1 Data Collection will open on April 26, 2021. If you recall, the 2019 EEO-1 Component 1 Report was delayed last year because of the COVID-19 public health emergency. For this reason, employers will be required to submit both […]
Labor & Employment Law Update
ICE Modifies Form I-9 Flexibility – In-Person Verification May be Required Now
On March 19, 2020, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced a “flexibility policy” that allowed some employers to remotely inspect and retain copies of documents for the Form I-9 process on a temporary basis as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
EEOC Withdraws Proposed Wellness Plan Incentive Rules
The EEOC recently withdrew its proposed wellness plan incentive rules, leaving great uncertainty for employers offering incentives for participation in wellness plans that provide medical care or make disability-related inquiries. Many employers offer incentives to employees to participate in a wellness plan. Oftentimes, these incentives relate directly to the employer’s […]
Employers Beware: The Pro Act is a Dramatic Change to Current Labor Laws
On March 9, 2021, The House of Representatives passed legislation named The Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act) by a margin of 225 to 206, with five Republicans joining Democrats in favor. President Biden announced his strong support for the Pro Act the day before the House vote. […]
Update on 2021/2022 H-1B Cap Season
At long last, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued an update on this year’s cap season. With the reassuring news that the selection process will remain unchanged for at least one more year, employers who wish to register for an opportunity to obtain an H-1B visa […]