Editor’s Note

COVID-19 pandemic has bought the whole world to a halt as hundreds of countries have now implemented travel restrictions and border shutdowns.

HR Legal & Compliance April 2020

Podcast - Data And HR: How Will It Make An Impact On Your Work?

It’s a challenge to keep upgrading technology in your business. Are you staying updated with the latest HR tech to manage your workforce?

COVID-19: Impact On US Immigration

Current COVID-19 Impact on U.S. Immigration.
Current impact on U.S. Immigration falls into six main categories:

We Can Get Through Anything Together

The COVID-19 crisis has impacted various aspects of our lives - especially work. With remote working becoming the norm, employees and employers alike, especially the first-timers, are experiencing the ups and downs related to the situation.

Temporary Immigration Suspension

On April 20, 2020, President Trump tweeted, “In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well as the need to protect the jobs of our GREAT American Citizens, I will be signing an Executive Order to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States!”

COVID-19 Immigrant Entry Ban

Recently, the White House issued a Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present Risk to the U.S. Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the COVID-19 Outbreak. The article will explain the changes brought to the US immigration system by the Executive Order (EO).

Do The FFCRA And CARES Act Apply To Immigrant Employees?

The COVID-19 pandemic has expanded the eligibility of American employees for employment-related benefits, including medical leave and unemployment compensation.

Best Practices For Employee Handbooks

Many companies have an employee handbook, but most handbooks have room for improvement. There are, a number of best practices that can help employers of all sizes maximize the positive impact of this often-overlooked human resources tool and ensure compliance with federal and state laws.