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As employers in the People’s Republic of China have proceeded or attempted to resume operations since the end of the extended Spring Festival period in early February, they have faced various preapproval and filing requirements imposed by local...By: Morgan Lewis

In the March 2020 Visa Bulletin issued by the US Department of State, EB-2 worldwide employment-based classifications, excluding China and India, remain available and current; the Dates for Filing Chart sees no advancement; and significant...By: Morgan Lewis

Ever since defined contribution plans have come to dominate the retirement plan landscape, both plan sponsors and policymakers have grappled with how to help employees take a lifetime’s worth of savings and convert it into a sustainable source of...By: Morgan Lewis - ML Benefits

With the situation surrounding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) rapidly changing, multinational companies with operations in Hong Kong should be aware of how to handle challenging employment issues during this time....By: Morgan Lewis

The Singapore government has introduced additional control measures to minimize the risk of further transmission of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus in the community. Employers in Singapore must take proactive steps within the legal boundaries to ensure...By: Morgan Lewis

With the March 31 deadline to correct form defects in plan documents under the Initial Remedial Amendment Period fast approaching, employers now have less than two months to ensure that their 403(b) plans are in compliance with Internal Revenue Code...By: Morgan Lewis

Maryland employers with 15 or more employees are prohibited from inquiring about a job applicant’s criminal history during early stages of the hiring process....By: Morgan Lewis

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it will no longer allow New York residents to enroll in Trusted Traveler programs in response to New York’s Green Light Law....By: Morgan Lewis

The SECURE Act—potentially the most impactful benefits legislation since the Pension Protection Act of 2006—was included in the bipartisan spending bill signed into law on December 20, 2019. The SECURE Act includes provisions that affect...By: Morgan Lewis - ML Benefits

The UK’s Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has issued technical guidance setting out a detailed explanation of the law relating to harassment and sexual harassment, and offering employers practical recommendations for preventing and...By: Morgan Lewis