Posted September 28, 2023 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law
At the beginning of each federal fiscal year (October), the Department of State conducts a lottery called the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program. If a person is selected, they are eligible to submit an application for permanent residence (i.e., a green …
Posted August 22, 2023 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law
In July 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court gravely restricted the use of affirmative action in college admissions when it handed down its decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard. Since that decision, many questions have arisen over how the …
Posted August 4, 2023 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law
As part of their I-9 obligations, many employees provide an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) as evidence of their authorization to work in the United States. Such EADs have an expiration date, and those dates can vary based on the category …
Posted August 4, 2023
Minnesota Women Lawyers has announced the creation of an affinity group for legal professionals and law students who identify as Black Women, and NJL’s Deborah Autrey has been selected to co-chair the group during its inaugural year. The Black Women …
Posted July 28, 2023 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law
There are several important changes to the I-9 process that all employers should be aware of. The immigration team at Nilan Johnson Lewis has prepared the following summary below. DHS TO PUBLISH NEW FORM I-9 On August 1, 2023, U.S. …
Posted July 19, 2023
Super kudos to our 10 Super Lawyers and 9 Rising Stars for 2023: 2023 MN Super Lawyers (given to no more than 5% of state attorneys) Heidi Christianson Amanda Cialkowski Kathleen Curtis Doug Elsass Brian Johnson Judy Langevin Don Lewis …
Posted July 18, 2023 with Tags The Equal Pay Advisor
Many corporate employers throughout the United States have recognized the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”) as a matter of social justice, employee engagement and brand protection. These companies have adopted robust DEI plans, including pay equity efforts, and …
Posted July 18, 2023 with Tags The Equal Pay Advisor
As we previously reported here, in 2019 Colorado passed a pay transparency law requiring employers to (1) disclose in their job postings the pay ranges and benefits for their Colorado jobs, and (2) make information about promotional opportunities known to …
Posted July 18, 2023 with Tags The Equal Pay Advisor
We previously reported that several states have enacted safe harbors for employers who proactively audit their pay practices and remediate any observed equal pay violations. Now Rhode Island has joined the fray. The state’s new pay equity law, which became …
Posted July 13, 2023 with Tags Firm Statements
Nilan Johnson Lewis (NJL) is disturbed and deeply disappointed in the Supreme Court’s ruling on 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, in which the Court overturned established precedent by deciding that certain businesses, though open to the public, have a First …
Posted June 30, 2023 with Tags Firm Statements
The professionals at Nilan Johnson Lewis (NJL) are deeply disappointed in the Supreme Court’s ruling in the cases of Students for Fair Admissions, Inc., v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. University of …
Posted June 26, 2023 with Tags Firm News
LANGEVIN BRINGS TREMENDOUS EXPERIENCE TO ONE OF THE LARGEST CERTIFIED WOMEN-OWNED LAW FIRMS MINNEAPOLIS (June 26, 2023) — Nilan Johnson Lewis (NJL), among the largest certified women-owned law firms in the country, announces the addition of Judy Langevin to its successful …
Posted June 5, 2023 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law
On May 9, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1718 (FL 1718) into law. FL 1718 is described on Governor DeSantis’ website as the “Strongest Anti-Illegal Immigration Legislation in the Country.” The law, among other things, requires private …
Posted May 23, 2023 with Tags Firm News
The Minnesota Legislature passed a paid family and medical leave bill last week that is expected to be signed by Governor Walz within the next few days. The new law creates a state-administered, mandatory paid family and medical benefit insurance …
Posted May 18, 2023 with Tags Firm News
The Minnesota Legislature passed a statewide paid sick and safe leave law on May 16, 2023 that will be sent to the governor’s desk for signature. The new law, which is expected to be signed and would take effect on …
Posted May 17, 2023 with Tags Firm News
Minnesota is banning employment non-compete agreements and restricting provisions that require non-Minnesota laws or venues for disputes. The law will become effective on July 1, 2023, and will apply to agreements entered into on or after that date. Minnesota’s changes …
Posted May 9, 2023 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law
In a statement issued last week, the Biden administration announced the end of the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for international air travelers. The requirement will officially lift at the end of the day on May 11, 2023, meaning that any non-U.S. …
Posted May 8, 2023 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law
WHAT IS THE COVID-19 FLEXIBILITY POLICY? With the onset of COVID-19, in March 2020, ICE began providing flexibility to the in-person verification of identity and employment eligibility documentation for completing Form I-9. Under that COVID-19 Flexibility Policy guidance, employers were allowed to verify I-9 …
Posted April 21, 2023
Like many television shows that involve some kind of legal issue, the Apple TV+ dramedy, Bad Sisters, has a plot point that is inconsistent with most U.S. state laws. The show revolves around the death of John Paul “JP” Williams, …
Posted April 13, 2023 with Tags The Equal Pay Advisor
For multi-state employers tracking pay transparency laws requiring salary ranges in job postings, recent amendments to the New York law provide welcome clarity. In its original form, the New York law would have required most employers to provide a range …
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