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...
Ensuring H-2B Compliance: Key Obligations for Employers
With the arrival of your H-2B workers, it’s crucial to revisit the foundational responsibilities that you, as an employer, must uphold. Failure to comply with these obligations can lead...
Understanding the Impact of the Supplemental H-2B Cap Allocation
The U.S. has significantly expanded access to H-2B visas, adding 64,716 slots to the usual 66,000, a move set to transform seasonal labor dynamics across industries like hospitality,...
Farm Labor Contractors May Lose Agricultural Exemption Under Fair Labor Standards Act
The Supreme Court is considering accepting review of the case of Vanegas v. Signet Builders Inc, where a construction company argued that they should be exempt from paying overtime wages to...