Diana Morales McFarland

Webinar  

On February 18, 2025, the Department of State (DOS) announced that it rescinded its December 2023 interview waiver policy. In the announcement DOS updated the categories of applicants that may be eligible for a waiver of the in-person nonimmigrant visa interview:  

In an era marked by rapid changes in immigration policies and enforcement practices, understanding the evolving landscape of immigration enforcement has never been more critical for employers and employees alike. The McGrath North Labor & Employment Group presents this comprehensive guide, "Navigating the New Landscape of Immigration Enforcement," to equip businesses with the essential knowledge and strategies needed to comply with current worksite enforcement.  

When employees decide to leave their employer and engage in competition, they frequently overlook their duty of loyalty. Absent a non-compete or non-solicitation restriction, an employee may believe that he or she can freely engage in discussions with clients and customers regarding their intention to leave employment and engage in a competitive business.  

Recently, the General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”), Jennifer Abruzzo, issued a memorandum responding to inquiries that became prevalent after the McLaren Macomb decision. In McLaren Macomb, the NLRB took aim at overbroad non-disparagement and confidentiality provisions in severance agreements. The NLRB also found that simply offering a severance agreement to an employee can violate the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA” or the “Act”) if the agreement provides severance benefits in exchange for giving up statutory rights under Section 7 of the Act - NLRB Takes Aim At Severance Agreements.