Proclamation Suspends Some Nonimmigrant Work Visa Entries and Extends Suspension of Immigrant Visa Entries

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A Presidential Proclamation was issued June 22, 2020, that extends the suspension on some immigrant visa entries and also suspends new entries for some individuals seeking L-1, H-1B, H-2B, or J-1 nonimmigrant work visas.  The proclamation goes into effect at midnight (Eastern Time) on June 24, 2020 and will last through December 31, 2020. The effect Read More »

New York Issues Guidance on COVID-19 Sick Leave for Health Care Employees

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On May 17, 2020, the New York State Department of Health and New York State Department of Labor jointly issued guidance (the "Guidance") addressing health care employee eligibility to take leave under New York's COVID-19 Sick Leave Law.  As we described in a previous alert, (https://bhlawpllc.com/publication/new-york-state-paid-sick-leave-and-covid-19/), New York State enacted this legislation in March 2020, Read More »