By Attorney Lisa Pierobon MaysUpdated: September 2026No. In Wisconsin, a workers’ compensation claim cannot be denied solely because the worker is undocumented. The law covers “every person in the service of another under any contract of hire, express or
Several recent immigration developments have immediate implications for employers managing foreign national workforces. Here are four issues to have on your radar.
1. DHS Proposes Eliminating the 60-Day Grace Period for Nonimmigrant Workers
The Department of Homeland Security has issued
Arizona voters adopted the Secure the Border Act as Proposition 314 in November 2024. The Act contains three prominent provisions: (1) the SAVE Requirement directs state and local agencies to use a federal verification system to confirm the immigration status
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Status checked September 23, 2026: The October 2026 Visa Bulletin has not yet appeared on the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin page. September remains the current bulletin and the upcoming bulletin is marked “Coming Soon.” We will update
Key TakeawayIf adopted, the proposed $103,265-per-petition fee would represent a significant new cost for employers sponsoring cap-subject H-1B workers. Employers concerned about this additional cost should consider submitting a comment regarding the proposed fee. Public comments must be received by
