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Fourth Circuit Upholds Employer's Denial of Remote Work During Pandemic

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP on 2/16/2024

During the COVID-19 pandemic and afterwards, employers have faced a growing number of requests for remote work arrangements based on a medical disability. The Americans with Disabilities Act requires employers to grant...more

Workplace Law Forecast 2024 - Your workplace law recap for 2023 and predictions for 2024 to help you prepare for the coming year.

Fisher Phillips on 12/4/2023

When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more

Form I-9 Flexibility Expiring July 31; DHS Announces Remote Inspection Option for Certain Employers

Miller Canfield on 8/1/2023

On July 21, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") announced a new, alternative procedure that will allow certain employers to virtually inspect the identity and employment authorization documents presented by an...more

DHS Rule Will Permit Remote I-9 Authorizations on a Permanent Basis

Proskauer - Law and the Workplace on 7/26/2023

The United States Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) has issued a final rule that will permit certain employers to remotely verify I-9 employment authorization documents on a permanent basis beginning August 1, 2023....more

Summer Doldrums? Not for Human Resources Teams and I-9s!

Guidepost Solutions LLC on 7/26/2023

I don’t think the word “doldrums” is used very much anymore, but I do remember it vividly from when I was a child. It was predominantly used in connection to the lazy hazy days of summer when things were hotter than heck and...more

Sunsetting of Form I-9 Flexibilities

Quarles & Brady LLP on 6/6/2023

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced the termination of temporary Form I-9 flexibilities that were put into place in response to challenges of in-person document examination during the COVID-19...more

The DHS Presses “Pause” on I-9 Remote Controls: How Employers Should Navigate the End of the Road for Remote Verification of...

Greenberg Glusker LLP on 5/25/2023

Historically, employers were legally required to conduct an in-person inspection of I-9 Section 2 documents (e.g., an employee’s passport, driver’s license, and/or social security card) to verify an employee’s identity and...more

The Littler Annual Employer Survey Report - May 2023

Littler on 5/10/2023

Executive Summary - Widespread economic uncertainty. Evolving workforce expectations. Accelerating use of artificial intelligence (AI). A shifting patchwork of local, state and federal regulations. Numerous headwinds...more

[Event] Workplace Law Symposium: The Year Ahead - February 21st, Raleigh, NC

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 1/31/2023

Jackson Lewis P.C. attorneys are pleased to welcome you back in–person after meeting virtually over the past two years. Our annual program will explore the challenging and dynamic workplace law landscape in 2023 and beyond....more

Will Virtual, Remote I-9 Verification Post-COVID Become a Reality?

Littler on 10/4/2022

Since March 2020, the USCIS has allowed virtual, remote I-9 verification where all employees are working remotely due to COVID, or when a new employee, post April 1, 2021, is working remotely due to COVID. Many employers as...more

Key Considerations for California Employers When Drafting a Remote Work Agreement

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 8/24/2022

More than two years have passed since the start of the pandemic, and many workers continue to work from home in some capacity. In fact, companies are offering remote positions as a hiring incentive to increase their...more

I-9 Deadline Approaching: Employers Have Until July 31 to Update Critical Immigration Forms

Cozen O'Connor on 7/20/2022

OVERVIEW- •The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) adopted the temporary policy in response to the difficulties many individuals experienced with renewing documents during the COVID-19 pandemic. ...more

UK HR Two-Minute Monthly: Covid dismissals, Early Conciliation and IR35, plus news on hybrid working, fire/rehire and the...

BCLP on 6/22/2022

Our June update looks at case law developments relating to health and safety dismissals for remaining away from/expressing concerns about Covid in the workplace, the consequences of not complying with the strict requirements...more

China Reopens for Business (Again): An Employer’s Guide to Complying with Pandemic-Era Policies

Fisher Phillips on 6/6/2022

China has been among the strictest countries when it comes to policies aiming to curb the spread of COVID-19. While most countries ditched lockdowns and relaxed quarantine rules after vaccinations became readily available,...more

2022 Hot Topics in Employment Law Seminar Highlights

Miles & Stockbridge P.C. on 5/31/2022

On May 13, 2022, the Miles & Stockbridge Labor, Employment, Benefits & Immigration practice group presented its twentieth annual Hot Topics in Employment Law seminar to clients from throughout Maryland and beyond. Topics...more

Flexible I-9 Rules for Remote Workers Extended Through October

Fisher Phillips on 5/17/2022

In a surprise move, federal immigration officials recently announced that they will permit remote review of new hires’ I-9 documentation for those who work exclusively in a remote setting due to COVID-19 related precautions...more

I-9 compliance flexibility extended till October 31, but a question remains

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP on 5/3/2022

In March 2020, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement relaxed some of the I-9 compliance requirements because of the COVID-19 pandemic. One of these “flexibilities” ended this...more

Department of Homeland Security Announces Extension of the Form I-9 Flexibilities Until October 31, 2022

Bowditch & Dewey on 5/2/2022

On April 25, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced an extension to I-9 compliance flexibility previously announced in March 2020 and updated in March 2021. DHS has agreed to extend the flexibility until...more

Strategies and Benchmarks for the Workplace: Ogletree’s Survey of Key Decision-Makers - April 2022

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 4/20/2022

In the spring of 2021, we conducted our first benchmarking survey of in-house counsel and senior HR professionals. At that time, the world remained firmly in the grips of the pandemic, with employers facing many new and...more

[Ongoing Program] Master Class 2022 Wrap-Up - May 3rd, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

BakerHostetler on 4/12/2022

Please join us for BakerHostetler’s The ‘New’ Normal: The State of Labor Relations and Employment Law Master Class. Our 9th Annual Master Class will be virtual again this year, as it was last year, due to the continuation of...more

DHS is ending I-9 compliance flexibility for expired List B documents. Is more to come?

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP on 3/28/2022

In 2020, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security relaxed some of the I-9 compliance requirements because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recently, the DHS announced that one of these I-9 compliance flexibilities would end on April...more

Five Considerations for Employers Who Hear “I’m Afraid to Return to Work”

Jaburg Wilk on 3/17/2022

Many companies have been requesting that remote workers return to the office. There are many employees who want to continue teleworking. Employers need to carefully evaluate each request....more

Looking back at 2021 and ahead to 2022

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP on 2/23/2022

Host Leigh Tyson interviews Jon Yarbrough about what happened in 2021 in labor and employment law (spoiler alert: a lot!) and what we can expect in 2022....more

Snapshot on Manufacturing Industry: February 2022

Fisher Phillips on 2/22/2022

Welcome to FP Snapshot on Manufacturing Industry, where we take a quick snapshot look at the most significant workplace law developments over the past month with an emphasis on how they impact manufacturers. OSHA Penalties...more

Littler Global Guide - Germany - Q4 2021

Littler on 2/1/2022

Infection Protection Act Amended - New Legislation Enacted - According to the amendments to the Infection Protection Act, which came into force on November 24, 2021, and apply until March 19, 2022, employers and employees...more

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