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Hiring & Firing refers to the process of recruiting, interviewing and offering employment and the process of evaluating performance and dismissing employees. Hiring & Firing is a highly regulated area and can create tremendous liability for employers who fail to properly adhere to acceptable employment practices. Some of the potential pitfalls in this area stem from discriminatory hiring practices, improper performance evaluations, and retaliatory firings.  less -
Potomac Law Group, PLLC

Client FAQ: U.S. Travel Ban - Current Restrictions and Possible Expansion

The U.S. government maintains travel restrictions for certain countries and is reportedly considering expanding these restrictions to additional nations. This FAQ provides an up-to-date list along with practical guidance for...more

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Student/Exchange Visitor Visa Processing Resumes with Expanded Screening for Social Media

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Last month the State Department temporarily paused processing of all new student and exchange visitor visa appointments (including F, M, and J visas) at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide while it developed and expanded...more

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CHNV Parole Program Ends, Creating Urgent Employer Compliance Obligations

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The administration terminated the Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, Venezuela parole (CHNV parole) program Thursday (June 12, 2025)... According to the administration, notices have already been issued to affected parolees advising...more

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Washington State Employment Law: Key Legislative Changes Effective July–September 2025

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Washington State continues to lead in progressive employment legislation with a number of new laws set to take effect in the coming months. These changes span a wide range of employment issues — from wage transparency and...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

CHNV Parole Update: SCOTUS Grants Stay, Terminations May Proceed — But Implementation Unclear

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In a 7–2 decision issued by the U.S. Supreme Court on May 30th (with Justices Jackson and Sotomayor dissenting), the Court granted the federal government’s request to stay the district court’s injunction that had blocked the...more

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TPS Twist: Court Halts DHS Action on Certain Venezuelan Work Authorization-For Now

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In a significant development for Venezuelan Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders, a federal district court in California has issued an injunction preventing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from invalidating...more

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New Requirements for Washington State Employers

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In recent weeks, Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson signed numerous employment-related bills, amending employer obligations and employee rights related to pay transparency, paid leave, use of criminal records, personnel...more

Fisher Phillips

Supreme Court Backs Trump’s Plan to Terminate Work Authorizations for Over 500,000 Foreign Nationals: 5 Steps for CHNV Parole...

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The Supreme Court on Friday cleared the way for the Trump administration to terminate the humanitarian parole program giving approximately 532,000 nationals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela the right to hold work...more

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Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to End Protected Status for Venezuelans – What Employers Should Do Now

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The Supreme Court just cleared the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 350,000 Venezuelans, putting hundreds of thousands of workers at risk of losing legal authorization to...more

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H-1B Employers Beware: An Employer’s Step-By-Step Guide to Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate (FDNS) Site Visits

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If you’ve “won” the H-1B lottery and are fortunate enough to have key foreign national workers at your organization, you may think your worries are over – but a recent trend may mean you’ll get a site visit at your workplace...more

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North Korean Scammers are Posing as IT Freelancers: Here’s How You Can Protect Your Business

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Businesses should be aware of growing security risks from North Korean IT workers targeting freelance contracts from businesses in the U.S. and other countries. Typically, these workers fraudulently claim they are from the US...more

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[Webinar] Breakfast Briefing: Immigration Compliance Updates: Key Legal Insights for U.S. Employers in 2025 - May 21st, 8:30 am -...

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An increase in immigration and employment law activity has impacted employers across industries in 2025. For employers, staying up-to-date with the latest compliance requirements is crucial in avoiding legal penalties and...more

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New Litigation Danger as Employees Claim Green Card Favoritism: Why “PERM” Non-compliance Could Now Mean Legal Peril

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Discrimination claims are rising against employers accused of favoring foreign national workers over US workers, and several federal agencies are also joining in this new enforcement trend that should cause you to review your...more

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Agency Judges’ Power at Risk Again: Family Farm Fights Back After DOL Demands $500K for Alleged H-2A Program Violations

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A federal appeals court will soon decide whether the Department of Labor (DOL) may impose financial penalties on employers for alleged violations of the H-2A temporary visa program. While a lower court rejected a family-owned...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Key Immigration Changes Under President Trump 2.0

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Since day one in the Oval Office, President Trump has made sweeping immigration policy changes with a focus on tightening the U.S. borders and deporting undocumented migrants. While these changes undoubtedly affect...more

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Court Halts TPS Termination for Venezuelans: Relief (and Uncertainty) for Employers

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On March 31, 2025, Federal Judge Edward M. Chen of the Northern District of California issued a stay on the Trump administration’s revocation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans in the United States....more

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Ten Immigration Compliance Tips for Health Care Providers and Businesses

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In today’s complex and rapidly evolving immigration landscape, health care providers and businesses that employ foreign nationals (more than 25% of physicians in the United States are foreign-born) must be proactive in...more

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No Slowing Down: Employers’ Recap of the Trump Administration’s First 50 Days

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While new presidents are typically judged based on their actions in their first 100 days, the current Trump administration has moved at such a rapid speed that we think another recap is needed at the halfway point. Here’s...more

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An Employers’ Guide to Navigating H-1B Season: Answers to Your Top Questions

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Are you confused about how to navigate the timelines and requirements for the H-1B cap season? It’s complicated! The registration window officially opened Friday – and employers that want to hire highly skilled foreign...more

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[Webinar] Work Visas in a Shifting Landscape – What’s Changing for Employers in 2025? - March 19th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

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The ever-changing landscape of employment-based immigration continues to pose challenges for U.S. employers. With increased scrutiny on foreign national workers, compliance audits, and evolving nonimmigrant visa policies,...more

Fisher Phillips

How the Trump 2.0 Immigration Policy Will Impact Tech Employers

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The breakneck speed with which the new Trump administration has implemented changes to the nation’s immigration policy and various federal government agencies has certainly caused confusion for many employers. No industry has...more

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How Employers Can Navigate the Legal Ramifications of the DOJ’s New Directives for Immigration Enforcement

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AT A GLANCE On February 5, 2025, Attorney General Pamela Bondi issued a series of internal memoranda directing the Department of Justice (DOJ) to implement policy priorities of the Trump Administration. Several of these...more

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Workplace Law Update: 10 Essential Items on Your March To-Do List

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially given the rapid pace at which the Trump administration has been moving on initiatives impacting the workplace and beyond. For the latest...more

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DHS Shortens Deportation Protection Timeframe for Haitian Nationals – What Employers Need to Know About New TPS Designation Period

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The Trump administration just shortened the duration of deportation protections for certain Haitian nationals who are in the United States, and this change could impact your workplace. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)...more

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Trump administration's focus on immigration enforcement means companies should be prepared

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Robust immigration enforcement was a consistent theme that the Republican party sounded during the presidential campaign. Since taking office, the second Trump administration has surged into action with remarkable speed,...more

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