Employment / Immigration
Changes to H-1B Petitions for FY 2020 Cap Season Effective April 1
On January 30, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a final rule amending regulations for the H-1B cap-subject petitions. Effective April 1, 2019,...
Read MoreEmployment Coaches: A Reasonable Accommodation?
Is an employment coach a reasonable accommodation? On September 19, 2018, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) filed suit against Party City Corporation in the U.S....
Read MoreImportant Information Regarding Interns in New Hampshire
New Hampshire businesses who have unpaid interns or students should be aware of the applicable state law and federal laws. First, under New Hampshire law,...
Read MorePossible New Twist on H-1B CAP Program
On December 3, 2018, the USCIS proposed a plan which would eliminate the filing of cap-subject H-1B cap petitions during the first week of April: ...
Read MoreA Reminder on New Hire Reporting in New Hampshire: Certain Independent Contractors Are Covered
Most employers are likely familiar with the “new hire” reporting law in New Hampshire. However, a recent inquiry brought to my attention an aspect of...
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