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National Labor Relations Act
Nov 2009 Download pdf
Congress enacted the National Labor Relations Act ("NLRA") in 1935 to protect the rights of employees and employers, to encourage collective bargaining, and to curtail certain private sector ...
Immigration Classifications and Visa Categories
Aug 2009 Download pdf
This chart details all of the various non-immigrant visa categories, cross-referenced with sections of the INA and CFR.
DHS to Mandate E-Verify for All Federal Contractors, Agree to Retract Social Security No-Match Rule.
Jul 2009 Download pdf
The Department of Homeland Security has announced it will implement the Federal Contractor E-Verify regulation, but will withdraw the Social Security No-Match regulation. Read on to find out ...
USCIS Releases Updated Information on Filed H-1B Petitions
Jul 2009 Download pdf
As of July 2009, has received only 45,000 of the 65,000 H-1B non-immigrant visa petitions needed to meet the regular cap, which is extremely unusual. USCIS will continue to process various ...
Employers Can Continue to Use Expiring Version of Form I-9
Jun 2009 Download pdf
USCIS announced that the expired version of Form I-9, for Employment Eligibility Verification, should be used until a new version of the form is issued.
Contingent Workers
Jun 2009 Download pdf
Provides a list of reference materials about contingent workers. Materials include treatises, law review articles, and cases.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Jun 2009 Download pdf
This government web site contains any and all resources you will need to learn about Equal Employment.
How Six Agencies Determine Independent Contractor-Employee Relationships
May 2009 Download pdf
Lists the importance of factors in the determination of independent contractor-employee relationships by the IRS, EDD/FTB, INS, Workers' Compensation, U.S. Department of Labor, and CA Labor Commission.
Stock (Equity) Program Bits
May 2009 Download pdf
A presentation covering the advantages and disadvantages of offering stocks to employees as compensation. Briefly explains the different options and methods a company may use to issue stock ...
Genetics Privacy and Legislation
May 2009 Download pdf
Information on the 2008 enactment of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA).
Personal Information Protection Act
May 2009 Download pdf
The purpose of PIPA is to govern the means by which private sector organizations handle personal information in a manner that recognizes both the right of an individual to have his or her personal ...
Privacy and Access to Information Experts
May 2009 Download pdf
This quick reference list of privacy and access to information from Ogilvy will help you in your role as corporate counsel see the big picture in development of multi-jurisdictional privacy policies. ...
California Department of Industrial Relations Guidelines for Proper Classification of Workers
May 2009 Download pdf
This document discusses the difference between an independent contractor and an employee.
EEOC Section on ADA: Title I Disability Discrimination
May 2009 Download pdf
This is a quick reference of points that need to be met to be considered disabled under the ADA. Also includes reasonable accommodations that may be necessary.
DOL Guidance on the Proper Classification of Workers as Independent Contractors or Employees
May 2009 Download pdf
This fact sheet provides general information concerning the meaning of ""employment relationship"" and the significance of that determination in applying provisions of the FLSA.
Reductions in Force: Minimizing Your Legal Exposure
Apr 2009 Download pdf
Provides a checklist for non-union employers that are or may be contemplating a reduction in force. Provides how to understand the issue presented by any RIF and the analysis companies should ...
Reduction in Workforce Methodologies
Apr 2009 Download pdf
Provides reduction in workforce methodologies. Includes seniority, performance, skills required, job design, and voluntary methodologies.
Obama Administration to Focus on Immigration Reform
Apr 2009 Download pdf
In April 2009, the Obama Administration stated that it plans to address immigration reform legislation this year, despite current political pressure to safeguard the American workforce. This ...
IRS Guidance on Classification of Workers
Apr 2009 Download pdf
This document discusses the difference between an independent contractor and an employee. Includes common law rules, Form SS-8, employment tax obligations, misclassification of employees, and ...
Two-Pronged Approach to Vendor Agreement Review
Apr 2009 Download pdf
Explains what to provide when vendor agreements are reasonable (short enough to review but covers what's necessary) and what to provide when vendor agreements are unreasonable (too long to review ...