Guidance on L Visas and Specialized Knowledge
Dec 10, 2020
This guide covers the USCIS guidelines used to determine if an L-1B applicant meets the "Specialized Knowledge" requirements of the Immigration & Nationality Act. Prelliminary considerations . . . 1. ...
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UK Immigration: Parliament Rejects Withdrawal Agreement
Apr 26, 2019
The following article is directed to organizations with a presence in the UK or who anticipate the need to retain non-British EU citizens in key employment positions after the implementation of BREXIT...
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The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the EEOC
Jan 25, 2011
In the 1960s, Americans who knew only the potential of "equal protection of the laws" expected the president, the Congress, and the courts to fulfill the promise of the 14th Amendment. In response, all...
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Equal Rights Under the Law - 42 USC 1981
Jan 25, 2011
42 United States Code Section 1981. Equal rights under the law
(a) Statement of equal rights
All persons within the jurisdiction of the United States shall have the same right in every State...
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National Origin Discrimination
Jan 25, 2011
Whether an employee or job applicant's ancestry is Mexican, Ukrainian, Filipino, Arab, American Indian, or any other nationality, he or she is entitled to the same employment opportunities as anyone el...
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Family and Medical Leave Act
Jan 25, 2011
Covered employers must grant an eligible employee up to a total of 12 workweeks of unpaid leave during any 12-month period for one or more of the following reasons:
o for the birth and care of the ne...
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Age Discrimination Caveats
Jan 25, 2011
Employers often suggest ideas to or question an employee about his or her retirement plans to actually save the employee from being involuntary terminated. For example, a common scenario may be a long-...
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Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace
Jan 25, 2011
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act is an amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions constitutes unlawful s...
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Manager's Exemption from Overtime Pay
Jan 25, 2011
To be properly classified as a "manager," an employee must meet certain criteria set forth
in the Executive Exemption to overtime pay. Generally, a manager must meet the following criteria:
o ...
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Export Licensing Basics
Jan 25, 2011
Export Licenses
An export license grants permission to conduct a certain type of export transaction. It is issued by the appropriate licensing agency after a careful review of the facts surrounding th...
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