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Explaining Professional Exemption for Learned and Creative Roles
The Professional Exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) applies to learned and creative professionals, exempting them…
Understanding the Executive Exemption Criteria
The Executive Exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) allows certain employees to be exempt from overtime…
Guide to FLSA Overtime Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Computer, and Sales Roles
The FLSA outlines overtime exemptions for specific roles: executive, administrative, professional, computer, and outside sales positions. These exemptions…
Tip Pooling Guide: Manager and Supervisor FLSA Responsibilities
This guide explains FLSA regulations on tip pooling and management responsibilities. It clarifies that managers and supervisors cannot…
FLSA Compliance Guide for Retail Businesses
This guide explains how retail stores and online businesses can comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).…
FLSA Guide for Real Estate and Rental Agency Professionals
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) impacts pay and working hours for real estate professionals, including agents, brokers,…
Record Deportations in FY 2024 Under Biden Administration
In fiscal year 2024, the U.S., under President Joe Biden, saw a decade-high deportation of 271,484 immigrants, surpassing…
Permanent Work Permit Extension for Asylum Seekers Announced
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security will permanently extend the automatic renewal period for work permits from 180…
DHS Increases Automatic Extension for EAD Renewals to 540 Days
DHS has permanently extended the automatic extension period for Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewals from 180 to 540…
Key Differences Between December vs January 2025 Visa Bulletins: Changes Explained
The U.S. Department of State's Visa Bulletin is a critical resource for individuals seeking immigrant visas under family-sponsored,…
Understanding the January 2025 Visa Bulletin: A Guide to U.S. Immigration Policies
The U.S. Department of State has released the Visa Bulletin for January 2025, which details the availability of…
Reuniting Families Act: Proposed Changes to Fix US Immigration System
U.S. Senators Hirono and Duckworth propose the Reuniting Families Act to reform the immigration system, focusing on family…
Trump’s Immigration Policies Impact on Biopharma Work Visas
Biopharma companies can prepare for visa complexities by planning early, strengthening internal immigration expertise, and budgeting for increased…
Elon Musk Faces Off with GOP Over High-Tech Immigration
The high-tech immigration debate intensifies as the tech industry, led by Elon Musk, seeks more high-skilled workers, while…
How California’s Sanctuary State Status Protects Immigrants
California's sanctuary state status, established by SB 54, limits local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, intending to protect…