As previously reported, USCIS has relaxed its rules regarding the in-person inspection of employee documents when filling out a Form I-9 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The agency recently announced that its “relaxed” rules have once again been extended
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The Cross Border Employer Blog, published by Fisher Phillips LLP, focuses on legal issues affecting employers with international or cross-border operations. It covers topics such as immigration compliance, remote work regulations, labor law reforms in various countries, and the impact of global events like the COVID-19 pandemic on workforce management. The blog provides updates on government policies, travel restrictions, teleworking legislation, and tax considerations for employers managing employees across different jurisdictions. It aims to inform employers about evolving workplace laws and regulatory requirements that affect multinational employment practices.
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US Will Require COVID-19 Tests For All Travelers Arriving In Or Returning To The Country
The federal government just announced that all travelers returning to the United States soon must present a negative COVID-19 test, taken within three calendar days of departure, or proof of recovery from the virus within the last 90 days. This…
Mexican Employers May Soon Need To Adapt To New Teleworking Measures
The Mexican Senate recently voted to approve an amendment to the Federal Labor Law that reforms its provisions on teleworking, which will require employers to enter into written contracts with each remote worker, among other things. Although Mexican President Andrés…
President Extends The Suspension Of Entry Of Certain Foreign Nationals Until March 31
The president recently signed yet another Presidential Proclamation that extends the ability of certain foreign nationals from being able to enter into the U.S. until March 31, 2021. This move tacks several months onto the earlier Presidential Proclamations signed into…
Canada Makes It Easier For Workers To Deduct Home Office Expenses In Light Of COVID-19
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) recently released a new, simplified process for deducting home office expenses for the 2020 tax year, which will require employers to be prepared to work with those employees seeking to take advantage of the changes.…
ICE Extends Its “Relaxed” I-9 Document Inspection Rules Through January 31
As previously reported, USCIS has relaxed its rules regarding the in-person inspection of employee documents when filling out a Form I-9 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The agency recently announced that these “relaxed” rules have been extended until January…
Denmark Aims to Expand Whistleblower Protection to Include Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
The Danish Government has called for its political parties to negotiate and enact laws to prevent and address sexual harassment in the workplace as it seeks to comply with the EU Whistleblower Directive that took effect on December 16, 2019.…
New UK Travel Ban and Job Retention Scheme Extension
Due to the rapid spread of a new strain of coronavirus in the UK, several countries have barred travelers from Britain. Germany, France, Italy, Canada, Israel, the Netherlands, and Belgium announced on Sunday, December 20 that they would suspend air…
Proposed Rule Would Bring Drastic Changes To H-1B Cap Process By Basing Selections On Highest Salary
The Department of Homeland Security recently proposed changes to the H-1B Cap system that would significantly impact the existing process. The proposed rule, entitled “Modification of Registration Requirement for Petitioners Seeking to File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions” and revealed on November…
Japan to Temporarily Relax Regulations on Part-Time Work for Some Foreign Nationals
Japan has implemented new measures to allow foreign nationals with short-stay visas to obtain part-time work. It is estimated that approximately 21,000 individuals are eligible.