Bill Aims to Prohibit Practice of Excluding Unemployed Individuals in Advertisements for Job Vacancies

The government officially reopened on October 17, 2013 after a shutdown that started on October 1. The shutdown had substantial immigration consequences for employers (which were explained in detail here and here). At least some of these issues have been resolved as outlined below. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of…..

Under the terms of an agreement simplifying the U.S.-Russia bilateral visa program, American and Russian travelers for business or tourism are now eligible to receive three-year, multiple-entry visas authorizing stays for up to six consecutive months. The agreement took effect on September 9, 2012, meaning that U.S. and Russian citizens with business or tourist visas issued before that date are still subject to the terms and validity dates of the visas already in their possession.

As part of their “COVID-secure” return to work plans, some employers in the United Kingdom are implementing temperature screenings for their employees.