Did you miss the H-1B visa cap? – Part I

If you use H-1B visas, then you probably know that the annual quota for H-1B visas was reached at the end of May 2006. That is frightening news. Read more »

DIVERSITY AND DISABILITY

According to recent studies, the workforce of America is rapidly changing and growing more diverse in nature. It is anticipated that over the next few decades, the primary percentage of new growth... Read more »

IS YOUR ORGANIZATION PREPARED TO COMBAT SEXUAL HARASSMENT LAWSUITS?

Employers need to be certain they are providing a comprehensive program that meets all Federal expectations, including preventive education for your employees. Such a program can include: * Supervisor and management training. *... Read more »

USERRA Regulations – Part I

This is the first part of multiple part article which addresses the new Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (“USERRA”) Regulations which were recently promulgated by the United States Department of... Read more »

Hiring Illegal Immigrants – Lawsuits by Legal Employees

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (C.I.S.), formerly known as the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (I.N.S.), requires employers to complete Form I-9 for each individual they hire for employment within three... Read more »

Analyzing Past Investigations: An Investment in the Future

Workplace complaint investigations are a necessary part of every human resource practice. When the investigation is over, we breathe a sigh of relief and, all too often, put it behind us. If... Read more »

Non-Compete Agreements: Getting What You Bargained For?

According to the English philosopher Francis Bacon, “A man must make his opportunity as oft as find it.” Preventing a person from making his opportunity runs counter to the American ethos that... Read more »

Top 20 FMLA Questions

1. Do Employers Have To Tell Employees that FMLA Leave Is Available?2. Does the Employee Have To Give the Employer Notice of Intent To TakeLeave?  Read more »

Not-So-Comprehensive Immigration Reform

A vote on immigration reform is likely in the coming days. But is the proposed legislation a real solution? Read more »

We’ve Been Through This Before

Attention Health Care Shoppers, you have already experienced what is going on around you the last time you bought a car, researched real estate, invested, purchased music or a book, or looked... Read more »