With heightened immigration requirements making it more difficult than ever to gain legal residency in the United States, would-be employees applying for H1-B visas must be vigilant about the rules. Even with heightened restrictions, gaining access through legitimate employment prospects is still possible. Here’s what you should know about the all-important H1-B visa. An employer-employee […]
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Hiring & Firing of Employees: Potential Legal Pitfalls
Overview Title VII (29.U.S.C. Section 2000e-17) prohibits discrimination in hiring employees based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. Public and private sector employers that employ at least fifteen employees are covered by the Act. While an employer may inquire about the applicant’s general ability to perform essential job functions, there are numerous pitfalls […]
341 Hearing – What Is It And How You Can Prepare For One
What is a 341 Hearing? A Notice of Meeting to Creditors, also commonly referred to as a 341 hearing, is a preliminary step in a bankruptcy case. A 341 hearing is a meeting of creditors and is also the place where the trustee is introduced to the debtor for the first time. The trustee calls […]