How do I acquire permanent labor certification?
Employment Immigration | Posted on October 12, 2017 at 9:14 pm by ozmentlaw
How do I acquire permanent labor certification? Earning permanent labor certification in the United States is a process that has various requirements depending on the program in which the subject is working. The Department of Labor (DOL) oversees these programs and the issuance of labor certifications. It is the responsibility of the employer, not the […]
Preparing an I-129 petition for hiring a nonimmigrant worker
Employment Immigration | Posted on October 4, 2017 at 9:11 pm by ozmentlaw
Preparing an I-129 petition for hiring a nonimmigrant worker Perhaps you own a seasonal business; for example, you might raise and sell Fraser Firs, a very popular type of Christmas tree. You get along well during much of the year with a small staff of full-time employees. However, you always have to look ahead to […]
3 important steps for hiring a foreign employee
Employment Immigration | Posted on September 3, 2017 at 8:45 pm by ozmentlaw
3 important steps for hiring a foreign employee As your business grows, you may start looking across national borders for employees. While this is a natural consideration in this increasingly global market, you might have several concerns, especially in the current political climate. How do you make sure you follow all the rules and find the […]
What percentage of workers are immigrants?
Employment Immigration | Posted on July 21, 2017 at 8:00 pm by ozmentlaw
What percentage of workers are immigrants? The United States is often touted as the melting pot, a place for people from all countries to gather. That means that immigrant workers factor heavily in the workforce. Have you been wondering what percentage of workers are immigrants? The statistics change on a yearly basis, of course, but […]
A work accident should not threaten your immigration status
Immigration Law | Posted on July 5, 2017 at 7:46 pm by ozmentlaw
A work accident should not threaten your immigration status The Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Act requires most employers to carry workers’ compensation policies. Those policies generally must offer benefits to workers injured on the job, regardless of who may have been at fault. Yet despite this no-fault approach, many employers have fears about claiming their rightful […]
Need more workers? Turn to your laborers’ loved ones for help
Immigration Law | Posted on June 28, 2017 at 7:25 pm by ozmentlaw
Need more workers? Turn to your laborers’ loved ones for help Earlier this year, Ozment Law, PLC filed a lawsuit against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, alleging that detention of suspected noncitizens by the Davidson County Sheriff violates the law and detainees’ constitutional rights. At the same time, two bills (sponsored by […]