This article provides an overview of the common visa classifications available as alternatives to H-1B visa to retain and or hire talented foreign workers.
On April 25, 2024, Governor Wes Moore signed into law new legislation prohibiting non-compete and conflict-of-interest clauses for certain veterinary and health care professionals in the state of Maryland.
Over the last two years, starting even before the Supreme Court’s decision regarding affirmative action in June 2023, there has been a noticeable uptick in bills introduced in state legislatures restricting inclusion, equity, and diversity practices.
Making New York the first state to mandate paid prenatal leave, the legislature passed an amendment that will require employers to provide up to 20 hours of paid leave for employees to attend prenatal medical appointments and procedures.
The NY Budget includes legislation that significantly changes the state’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program and leaves open whether most of the present Fiscal Intermediaries will be part of the program once the new framework is instituted.
The bill marks an important milestone in the broader effort to resolve BIPA’s vague statutory language and courts’ expansive interpretations of the law.
In a letter sent to Congress today, the Coalition expresses support for legislation that would modernize America’s workforce development and education system.