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March 21, 2020

Restricciones de la Frontera de México-Estados Unidos Ante el COVID-19

Debido a la pandemia COVID-19 el gobierno de los Estados Unidos y México suspenderá las operaciones y procesos normales salvo aquellos que no estén involucrados en “viajes esenciales.”

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March 21, 2020

México: Secretarías de Salud y de Trabajo y Previsión Social publican la Guía de Acción para los Centros de Trabajo ante el COVID-19

El 20 de marzo de 2020 fue publicada la Guía de Acción para los Centros de Trabajo ante el COVID-19 (la “Guía”) por la Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social (“STPS”).

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March 21, 2020

U.S.-Mexico Border Crossing Restrictions Amid the COVID-19 Crisis

Given the outbreak and continued transmission and spread of COVID-19, the United States and Mexico have suspended normal border crossing operations and processes for those who are not engaged in essential travel.

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March 21, 2020

Illinois to “Stay at Home” – What Does This Mean for Employers?

On March 20, 2020, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker issued an Executive Order requiring all individuals currently living within the State of Illinois to “stay at home or at their place of residence,” except as specifically allowed.

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March 21, 2020

Immigration Compliance for Employers with H-1B Workers During COVID-19 Work-From-Home Initiatives

As many employers see shifts in business practices to allow teleworking during the COVID-19 outbreak, employers of nonimmigrant workers should be mindful of needed steps for continued compliance with the regulations governing nonimmigrant employment.

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March 21, 2020

Ninth Circuit Reinforces Prohibition Against “Extraneous” Information In Background Check Disclosures

On March 20, 2020, the Ninth Circuit issued its third opinion on the question of when an employer’s background check disclosure satisfies the so-called “standalone” disclosure requirement in the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

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March 21, 2020

Exemptions to Travel Restrictions Permitting Work Permit Holders to Travel to Canada

A Directive was just published by Canadian Immigration authorities authorizing existing work permit holders, regardless of their current location, to enter Canada.

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March 21, 2020

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act and its Interplay with Puerto Rico’s Local Provisions Regarding Vacation and Sick Leave

The emergency paid sick leave provided in the new Families First Coronavirus Response Act is in addition to the statutory sick leave benefit and applicable vacation leave to which Puerto Rico non-exempt employees are entitled.

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March 20, 2020

COVID-19 and Immigration Updates: Form I-9 Guidance, Border Closures, and More

This article briefly summarizes the recent governmental guidance on Form I-9 requirements, travel, and visa processing and services, among other matters, in response to the national emergency caused by the COVID-19 outbreak.

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March 20, 2020

U.S.-Canada Joint Initiative: Temporary Restriction of Travelers Crossing the U.S.-Canada Border

Further to the announcement on March 18, 2020, the U.S.-Canada Joint Initiative: Temporary Restriction of Travelers Crossing the U.S.-Canada Border directive has been released.

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