Given the challenges presented by COVID-19, many businesses must consider large-scale, transformational changes to their operations. As social distancing continues and safety concerns pervade the public consciousness,...more
Beginning May 1, employers must use the latest edition of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification (which has an edition date of 10/21/2019). Use of prior editions of the Form I-9 is not permitted.
USCIS also...more
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) conducts site visits at the offices of employers who petitioned or are petitioning for temporary work visas on behalf of their employees. These site visits are funded by the $500...more
Government enforcement activities at businesses have significantly increased this year. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) division of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has already conducted 5,200 audits...more
8/28/2018
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Trump Administration
As students and scholars’ status change from F-1, J-1 or other FICA exempt statuses to H-1B starting October 1, these employees will become subject to FICA taxes upon the effective date of their H-1B status....more
9/29/2015
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Employer Liability Issues ,
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FICA Taxes ,
Form F-1 ,
H-1B ,
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J-1 Visas ,
Non-Immigrant Visas ,
Payroll Taxes ,
Professors ,
Social Security Act ,
Students ,
Visas ,
Withholding Requirements
A New York federal court recently said that the plaintiff-employees involved in a wage and hour lawsuit are not required to produce their immigration documents and information. The case is important because it limits an...more
7/24/2015
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Discovery ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Form I-9 ,
Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) ,
Over-Time ,
Payroll Records ,
Undocumented Immigrants ,
Unpaid Overtime ,
Unpaid Wages ,
Wage and Hour
In a novel case, a New York federal court judge recently denied an employer’s motion to dismiss a Section 1981 alienage discrimination class action lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges that Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company...more