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1. Immigration Law

   Immigration Law Modern immigration law began with the … three major categories: (1) family-based immigration, (2) employment-based immigration and (3) asylum and persecution-based immigration. Employment-Based Immigration The employment-based …

2. Classifying Workers as Contractors vs. W-2 Employees

   … comes with knowing you haven't cut corners. California law even imposes an embarrassing requirement that an … the determination of independent contractor status are the Employment Development Department (EDD), which is concerned with employment-related taxes, and its Division of Labor …

3. U Visas

   … permanent residence to victims of violent crime who assist law enforcement in the investigation or prosectuion of the … entitled to deferred action and are eligible to apply for employment authorization pending available visa numbers.  8 … prosecutors, judges, child protective services, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or US the Department of …

4. TN Visas - NAFTA

   … The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) became law on January 1, 1994.   NAFTA broadened the trade … up to two years and may be renewed. TN Visas: Limits on Employment and Renewal TN visas are available to certain … important of these is that the TN visa is valid only for employment at the employer or company printed on the I-94 …

5. Liability for Foreign Worker Layoffs

   … manage and pursue the process.  While there is little case law in this area, employees have done well challenging … that an employer withdraw an I-140 petition when the employment relationship ends.  And the law does require the … to withdraw an I-140 petition upon termination of the employment makes a strong argument that neither Congress, …

6. Race and National Origin Discrimination

   … Origin Discrimination Discrimination in employment based on race or national origin is unlawful under both state and federal law. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 … on the basis of citizenship status; discriminating in the employment eligibility verification process; and retaliating …

7. Staffing/Consulting Companies

   … and staffing firms most likely do not comply with US law regarding the employment of workers at client worksites.  The fact is … secure an H-1B petition for an employee.  As in the employment law context, the employer's designation of a …

8. Maintaining the H-1B Public Access File

   … call requesting to see H-1B public access files. The Employment Standards Administration (ESA) – the same … violation.  Any member of the public is entitled by law to inspect public access files. Please note that the … confidential employee information like academic records, employment history, disciplinary reports, or other …

9. Age Discrimination

   … laws operate differently. The federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) applies only to employers with 20 or more employees. California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) applies to all California … over is prohibited under under both California and federal law.  Interestingly, ADEA only protected to workers age 40 …

10. Our Group

    … Our Group We deliver on immigration and employment law services. We have extensive experience and use … your case quickly. Because we understand immigration and employment, we can help you in the often complicated areas …