I. SCOTUS Holds DOMA Unconstitutional -
On June 26, 2013, the Supreme Court of the United States ("SCOTUS") held that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act ("DOMA") was unconstitutional. United States v. Windsor,...more
7/22/2013
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DOMA ,
Estate Tax ,
Foreign Nationals ,
Immigrants ,
Immigration Reform ,
Marriage ,
Same-Sex Marriage ,
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USCIS ,
Visas
In This Issue: Comprehensive Immigration Reform Debate Begins! USCIS Reports That H-1B Cap Is Reached in First Week; New Form I-9 Becomes Effective on May 7, 2013; CBP Announces Form I-94 Automation; DOS Permits Access to...more
5/2/2013
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Discrimination ,
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Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Form I-9 ,
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H-1B ,
Immigrants ,
Immigration Reform ,
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USCIS ,
Visa Caps ,
Visas
In this issue:
- H-1B Nonimmigrant Season Opens on April 1, 2013, for Fiscal Year 2014
- Report Finds Immigration Laws Frustrate the Admission of Critical Health Care Professionals
- Senators Offer...more
In this issue:
- Assess the Workforce
- Choose Whether to "Pay" or to "Play"
- Evaluate Existing Wellness Programs and/or Implement New Wellness Programs to Enhance Employees' Health Profiles and to Avoid or Minimize...more
1/17/2013
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Cadillac Tax ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Financial Services Authority ,
Full-Time Employees ,
IRS ,
Medicare Taxes ,
Pay or Play ,
Shared Responsibility Rule ,
W-2 ,
Wellness Programs