Canada has announced that on August 9, 2021, it will reopen its borders to US citizens and permanent residents who are currently residing in the US and who have been fully vaccinated for at least 14 days. The US-Canada border...
Jul 16, 2021
KM&M News
Employment Law Attorneys Christina McEnerney and Johnny Griggs Join Labor, Employment, and Immigration Law Firm Kauff McGuire & Margolis’ Los Angeles Office
Senior Counsel Christina McEnerney and Johnny Griggs Deliver a Distinguished Combination of In-house and Big Law Experience to this Preeminent, Bi-coastal Labor, Employment, and Immigration Law Firm LOS ANGELES, CA – Kauff...
Jul 15, 2021
COVID-19 Guidance
NY HERO Act: NYSDOL Releases Airborne Infectious Disease Exposure Prevention Standard and Model Plans – Employer Action Required
The NYS Department of Labor (“NYSDOL”), in consultation with the NYS Department of Health (“NYSDOH”), has published an Airborne Infectious Disease Exposure Prevention Standard (“Standard”), Model Airborne...
The Department of State (DOS) announced this week that National Interest Exceptions (NIEs, or travel ban waivers) are now valid for 12 months from the date of issuance, and can be used for multiple entries, as long as the...
Jun 14, 2021
Immigration Law
Certain Employment Authorization Cards to be Issued with a Two-Year Validity Period
Certain Employment Authorization Cards to be Issued with a Two-Year Validity Period The US Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) will extend the validity period of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for...
The New York State Legislature recently passed a bill amending several provisions of the recently enacted HERO Act (the “Act”). As we previously explained, Governor Cuomo signed the HERO Act into law May, establishing...
In response to an alarming spike in Covid cases, the Biden Administration announced a new country-wide travel ban for India beginning on Tuesday, May 4th. The ban is patterned after existing travel restrictions currently in...
The NY Senate and Assembly have passed a bill, the Health and Essential Rights Act, (S.1034B/A.2681B), known as the “NY HERO Act,” which Governor Cuomo is expected to sign. If signed, the NY HERO Act, to be added to the...
Apr 07, 2021
COVID-19 Guidance
Update: US Department of Labor Issues FAQs and Model Notices Regarding Free COBRA Coverage Under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the subsidies available to eligible individuals to obtain up to six months of free COBRA coverage under the American Rescue Plan Act of...
Last week, we provided you with the fifth of our six analyses of 14 decisions of the Trump Board that the soon-to-be Biden Board majority likely will seek to overrule in a rush to return to the more pro-union stance of the...