Where did the time go? Just a brief 1,199 days after it began, the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) is coming to an end. The PHE formally ends on May 11, 2023, short of any unexpected developments. And that means the time
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The HR Defense blog, published by Akerman LLP, focuses on legal developments and compliance issues related to human resources and employment law. It covers topics such as visa policies affecting workforce management, enforcement priorities of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), employee leave laws including safe and sick time requirements, and the legal implications of using artificial intelligence in hiring practices. The blog addresses regulatory changes, litigation risks, and practical guidance for employers to navigate complex HR legal landscapes, including immigration, discrimination, workplace accommodations, and emerging technology compliance.
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Retrogression and Further Delays Expected in the Employment-Based Immigrant Visa Process During May 2023
Employers sponsoring foreign nationals should be aware that some cut-off dates for filing immigrant visa applications in certain employment-based (EB) preference categories have recently “retrogressed” or moved backwards in time due to increased demand. The Department of State publishes a…
New Protections for Working Mothers: The PUMP Act
Nursing mothers now have pumped up rights at work. Congress recently passed the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers (PUMP) Act which went into effect on December 29, 2022, and expands the employment protections previously afforded to nursing employees…
Handle With Care: Dealing With the Aftermath of Layoffs
Mass layoffs have been the topic of discussion in the technology industry over the last several months, with tens of thousands of employees laid off so far in 2023 alone. In many cases, the layoffs are tied to concerns related…
Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights: New Jersey Enacts Trailblazing Protections
Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights: New Jersey Enacts Trailblazing Protections
New Jersey has recently trailblazed a path in the temporary staffing market by enacting a “Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights.” In a possible harbinger for things to come nationwide –…
Employers Beware: The NLRB Limits Severance Agreements
By Ryan Krone & Blog Admin
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) is making waves yet again. This time the NLRB has held that certain confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses in severance agreements violate Section 7 rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA or…
Pay Transparency Law Updates: Hiring in 2023
By Akerman Law
Recent legislative action across the country suggests that expanding pay transparency requirements will continue to be a major issue for employers to navigate in 2023. Three states—Illinois, Rhode Island, and Washington—recently joined the pay transparency movement by issuing regulations or…
2022 EEO-1 Component 1 Data Collection Now Set to Begin Mid-July 2023
By Blog Admin & Akerman Law
The EEO-1 reporting deadline has become a moving target, so covered employers need to sharpen their data collection and be ready to upload. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced that the collection window will open in “mid-July”…
The H-1B Lottery Registration Period is Approaching!
Employers interested in hiring foreign nationals in specialty occupations should seriously consider registering for the H-1B lottery, which is quickly approaching. Last month, the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it would open the initial registration period for this…
What’s in Store for the Next Four Years? – Part Two: The EEOC’s Strategic Enforcement Plan
By Rukayat Salaam & Blog Admin
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC or Commission) recently published its substantive agency enforcement priorities to combat employment discrimination and promote inclusive workspaces over the next four years. The EEOC periodically adopts a multi-year plan to guide fulfillment of…