Change is Coming to the H-1B Visa

Change is Coming to the H-1B Visa

(Source: CDF Labor Law by Richard M. Green – February 6, 202)  On February 1, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued two regulations that will dramatically change the operation of the H-1B visa program. H-1B visas are available to employers who...
New Child Labor Law Penalty Assessment Guidance

New Child Labor Law Penalty Assessment Guidance

(Source: CDF Labor Law by John S. Keeney– February 2, 2024) On November 28, 2023, the United States Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued a Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) explaining changes to its process to assess civil money penalties for...
Key Changes in California Labor Code Enforcement

Key Changes in California Labor Code Enforcement

(Source: Castle Employment Law by Timothy B. Del Castillo – December 19, 2023) Currently, California Labor Law gives the Labor Commissioner sole authority to file lawsuits to enforce most wage-and-hour laws in the state. One of the only exceptions is in private...