HSB Blog
Proposed Termination of International Entrepreneur Parole Program
June 20, 2018
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department) recently issued a notice proposing to terminate the international entrepreneur parole program (IE Program) in accordance with Executive Order 13767, entitled Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements, because the IE Program represents an overly broad interpretation of the Department’s parole authority, lacks sufficient protections for U.S. workers and investors, and is not the appropriate vehicle for attracting and retaining talented international entrepreneurs.
More ACA: President Trump’s Termination of Cost-Sharing Reduction Payments
October 17, 2017
Late Thursday evening after President Trump issued an Executive Order earlier in the day directing various administrative agencies to take suggested actions for the hope of reducing the cost of health insurance, discussed here, the Trump Administration announced it would terminate cost-sharing reduction (“CSR”) payments based upon guidance to the Administration by the Department of Justice indicating that there is no federal appropriation for the CSR payments.
Can the President Nullify the Affordable Care Act by Issuing Executive Orders?
October 13, 2017
President Trump issued an Executive Order yesterday which purports to suggest three avenues for offering health insurance at a decreased cost to small employers and consumers for the overall goal of reducing healthcare costs on the grounds that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has limited consumer choice resulting in an increase in healthcare insurance cost. The Order charges various administrative agencies to act within 60 days.
Last Stop: SCOTUS Reviews the Immigration Ban
July 06, 2017
President Trump’s Second Executive Order acted to limit the entry of foreign nationals and refugees into the United States.
Next Stop: The United States Supreme Court
June 08, 2017
In an earlier post, we discussed President Trump’s second Executive Order (E.O.) aimed at restricting entry into the United States of certain foreign nationals.
Now What?: ADA’s Website Accessibility Guidelines May Take Longer than Anticipated
April 04, 2017
Recently, the SC Employers’ Blog alerted you to a rising trend where serial claimants send demand letters to various private companies alleging the company’s website discriminates against individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
Round Three – Hawaii District Court Issues TRO against Travel Ban
March 17, 2017
On March 15, 2017, the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii issued an Order granting a nationwide Temporary Restraining Order (“TRO”) against President Trump’s Executive Order No. 13,780 which was to be effective March 16, 2017 (the “Executive Order”).
Round Two – Key Points to Know about the New Immigration-Related Executive Order
March 07, 2017
On March 6, 2017, President Trump signed a new immigration-related Executive Order.
DOJ and DOL Combine Forces to Combat Employment Discrimination Against U.S. Workers
August 21, 2018
On July 31, 2018, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Labor (DOL) signed an agreement that sets guidelines for inter-agency collaboration to combat suspected employer non-compliance with immigration laws. The agencies have agreed to share resources, including records, and education and training where necessary, and refer cases to one another when an agency learns of employer non-compliance.
Defining a "Bona Fide Relationship" - the Latest with Trump's Travel Ban
July 20, 2017
On July 6th, we covered the United States Supreme Court decision regarding President Trump’s travel ban. That Order limited the entry of foreign nationals and refugees based on an individual’s “bona fide relationship” with an entity or person in the United States and capped the number of refugees that may enter for 2017 at 50,000.
