Effective October 2, 2020 employers and immigrant workers can expect changes when filing employment-based petitions with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Employers will see higher government filing fees, different versions of forms, and changes to the premium processing program.
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Workforce Compliance Insights, published by Arnall Golden Gregory LLP, focuses on legal developments and regulatory updates affecting workforce management and employment compliance. The blog covers topics such as immigration law changes impacting employers and employees, data privacy and cross-border data transfer regulations, student visa policies, consumer reporting and Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) compliance, and other employment-related legal issues. It provides guidance on navigating government regulations, enforcement practices, and compliance strategies relevant to human resources, immigration, and labor law professionals.
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EU-US Privacy Shield Updates, Post Schrems II
Two updates that companies may find helpful regarding standard contractual clauses for cross-border transfers of personal data post invalidation of the EU-US Privacy Shield program.
Guidance from EU Data Protection Authorities
In the wake of the Schrems II decision from…
EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Invalidated
Fall Semester, Online Courses, and F-1 Students
F and M students attending schools operating entirely online during the fall 2020 semester may not take a full online course load and remain in the United States. This is the latest news from the Student and Exchange Visitor Program…
FCRA Consumer Disputes and Reinvestigations
Additional guidance offered to address the question of how to handle consumer disputes under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a Compliance Aid to assist in interpreting the consumer reporting requirements of the…
Trump’s Latest Immigration Proclamation
On June 22, 2020, President Trump suspended the immigration of skilled workers receiving H-1B, H-2B, L-1, J-1, and dependent visas for family members. President Trump indicated that he issued this proclamation to protect American jobs during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic…
Final CCPA Regulations and CPRA is on the Ballot
Final CCPA regulations submitted for approval and CPRA is on the November ballot in California.
The California Office of the Attorney General (OAG) submitted the final version of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regulations to the Office of Administrative…
FCRA Language in the Heroes Act — Impact on Employers
The Heroes Act includes a provision which would place a temporary moratorium on the ability of consumer reporting agencies (CRAs) to furnish certain adverse information during major disasters, including during COVID-19.
Section 110401 of the Heroes Act would amend changes…
FTC Report on Credit Reports and Disputes
At the request of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) submitted a report to Congress updating lawmakers on its efforts to educate consumers about their rights to dispute and correct errors in their credit reports. According to…
Employer Notice to Job Applicants When Conducting a Background Check
In an important decision for employers that conduct background checks, on April 24, 2020, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed a summary judgment in favor of the employer in the case of Leonard Luna v. Hansen…