Department of Labor Suspends Biden Era “Farmworker Protection Rule”
What are the Consequences for Agricultural Employers? On June 20th, federal officials announced they would suspend the enforcement of the Biden Administration’s “Farmworker...
New U.S. Refugee Pathway Offers Potential Options for South African Workers
A recent policy shift from the U.S. federal government potentially opens a new immigration pathway for some South African nationals. While still limited in scope, this development may be of...
Proposed USCIS Workforce Cuts Could Spell Delays for Immigration Processing Times
As an immigration law firm, we know how critical efficient and timely processing is for the families and businesses we serve. That’s why recent news from inside U.S. Citizenship and...
The Bernard Firm Launches New Client Communication App
The Bernard Firm is introducing a new information and communication tool called Case Status that is integrated with our legal case management system. The new technology gives clients easy...
New Overtime Eligibility Rule Finalized
The Biden-Harris administration has finalized a rule to adjust the overtime eligibility threshold for salaried workers. Starting July 1, 2024, the salary threshold for exemption from...