Taking a “commonsense” approach, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit held that volunteers’ mere receipt of certain “perks” does not convert them to employees under the FLSA. In Adams... Read more »
Summary: On February 5, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB or Board) Regional Director for Region 1 (Boston) announced that Dartmouth College men’s basketball players are employees under the National Labor Relations... Read more »
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its policy manual to clarify the circumstances under which the agency, in its discretion, may forgive a failure to timely file a nonimmigrant extension... Read more »
The Department of Homeland Security will extend and redesignate Syria for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months, from April 1, 2024, through Sept. 30, 2025. Key Points: The extension will allow currently eligible Syrian... Read more »
The National Labor Relations Board once again issued a new Final Rule for determining joint-employer status under the National Labor Relations Act. The joint-employer analysis has significant implications for employers, as it determines when... Read more »
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has changed its policy manual to make it easier to find and understand all the regulations regarding nonimmigrant students in F and M status. The... Read more »
Topics: Court Decisions, New Laws & Legislation, Wage & Hour Issues On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (“Department”) changed the test as to whether a worker is an employee... Read more »
Quick Hits The DOL announced the new final rule addressing worker classification under the FLSA. In addition to the six-factor test, the new rule allows for the consideration of additional factors relevant... Read more »
NEW YORK, NY (January 2, 2024) Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce the firm has elevated 26 attorneys to principal status, effective January 1, 2024. “It’s an... Read more »
Mexico’s final congressional ordinary session period for 2023 ended on December 15. Unless an extraordinary session is called, pending bills are now dormant until February 2024 when the first ordinary session of... Read more »