Businesses that had to make their physical spaces more accessible for people with disabilities since the enactment of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) increasingly find that they must do the... Read more »
Re-entering the workforce after a significant time away for any reason can be difficult. New mothers returning to work after childbirth and women who have taken a career break to have children,... Read more »
In 2019, employers will entice applicants by hiring for soft skills and potential, offering more-flexible work options and being more open about pay. Read more »
Updating the Higher Education Act to reflect current labor market needs and supporting work-based skills training are two of the top priorities for workforce development policy in 2019. Read more »
It’s the start of a new year, which for some, means it’s time to get serious about their job search. Whether feeling unappreciated or seeking new challenges, many will pump themselves up... Read more »
Fast-track processing has been resumed for H-1B cap-subject visa petitions filed in April 2018.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced Jan. 25 its decision to lift the nine-month suspension of premium processing... Read more »
Employers that participate in E-Verify, the government’s electronic employment eligibility verification program, have until Feb. 11 to create and enter cases into the system for all hires made during the 35-day partial... Read more »
The Trump administration’s policies on employment-based immigration will continue to stymie organizations seeking to hire foreign national talent in 2019. Read more »
Citizens of the Dominican Republic, Ethiopia and the Philippines will no longer be eligible to come to the U.S. under certain temporary work visas because those countries are failing to meet program... Read more »
Employers are ramping up their use of social media screening and real-time employee monitoring in 2019. And the demand for workers in a tight labor market will push more companies to consider... Read more »
