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Immigration Update: New J-1 Physician Waiver Program Opens

The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) announced it is opening its J-1 waiver program in July 2022. It will accept waiver applications for all medical specialties, including subspecialties within its... Read More »
  • July 28, 2022
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H-1B Lottery Registration Period Just Around the Corner

From the desks of our Immigration Law Group.  Employers wishing to sponsor current or prospective employees in professional/specialty occupations in the H-1B cap... Read More »
  • February 25, 2022
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Federal Contractor FAQ: Additional Answers to your Vaccine Mandate Compliance Questions

This is a continuation of a live FAQ presented in partnership with Business Benefits Group on October 27th. Watch the original webinar here. I have a pregnant employee that does... Read More »
  • November 3, 2021
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WCS Client Alert: Notice Required by May 31st to Former Employees Eligible for COBRA Within the Last 18 Months

IMPORTANT CLIENT ALERT NOTICE REQUIRED BY MAY 31ST TO FORMER EMPLOYEES ELIGIBLE FOR COBRA WITHIN THE LAST 18 MONTHS The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), signed into law on March... Read More »
  • May 24, 2021
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OSHA Issues Guidance On Preventing Workplace Spread Of COVID-19

By Paul F. Evelius On his first full day in office, President Biden stroked an Executive Order directing the Secretary of Labor, who oversees the Occupational Safety and Health Administration... Read More »
  • February 4, 2021
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The Daily Record – EEOC’s updated guidance on vaccinations

The Daily Record published an article written by Melissa McGuire. To view the full article, click here.
  • January 13, 2021
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UPDATE – FFCRA May be Voluntarily Extended by Employers Until March 31, 2021

When the Families First Coronavirus Response Act was enacted in March, it had a built-in expiration date of December 31, 2020.  Given that the pandemic is still ongoing, the stimulus... Read More »
  • December 30, 2020
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EEOC Issues Updated Guidance on Vaccinations Under the ADA, Title VII and the GINA

On December 16, 2020, the EEOC issued updated guidance to provide clarification on employer COVID-19 vaccination policies. The EEOC reiterated that mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies are permissible, but addressed specific... Read More »
  • December 18, 2020
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Can, and Should, Employers Mandate COVID-19 Vaccines?

A future of large communal events, carefree indoor dining, and a return to schools in-person is an enticing one, and one that is seemingly nearer as COVID-19 vaccination distribution begins.... Read More »
  • December 17, 2020
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To Vaccinate Your Child or Not: Taking a Shot at Reducing the Risk of COVID-19

by Renee Bronfein Ades At last, the news has broken; there is a light at the end of the tunnel!  The vaccine is here and trials are beginning for children. Are... Read More »
  • December 4, 2020
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