Galdean Law Firm Blog

Foreign individuals in the United States, whether documented or undocumented, surprisingly continue to delay addressing their immigration situation.  The U.S. changes in immigration, however, are not being delayed.  Rather the new Presidential Administration continues to move forward with its plans on immigration.

The ThreeBestRated.com selected attorney, Trinidad Galdean, as one of the 3 Best Employment Lawyers in Wichita, Kansas.  The site uses its 50-Point Inspection that includes “checking customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, and cost to the general excellence.” Trinidad was the only individual attorney selected.
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The Public Broadcast Station (“PBS”) affiliate, Smokey Hills Public Television, recently invited Attorney, Trinidad Galdean, as a speaker on immigration legal updates.  The other guests included Finney County Sherriff Kevin Bascue and El Perico Journalist, Marco Alcocer.  The Hosts, Harold Orosco and Celia Earl, covered various topics and questions which concern for many communities and individuals related to immigration.
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Community Immigration Event

New Updated Handbook for Employers Immigration Compliance

Galdean Law Firm recognizes the continued growth of the Spanish speaking population.  This includes the need for Spanish speaking business owners or individuals to discuss in Spanish there legal issues directly with an Attorney.  Trinidad Galdean frequently advises clients in Spanish on the legal issues at hand.  Large companies also frequently retain Trinidad to assist with Spanish speaking investigations or Spanish communication of important issues  to the workforce that have Spanish as their primary language. 

Just before the holiday begins, a Federal Judge blocked the update to the Overtime Regulations which were to begin on Dec. 1.  The Federal Court in Texas known for its “Rocket Docket,” issued an Order on Nov.

With the Presidential election over and recent Cabinet appointments, changes on  immigration policy will likely occur in some fashion.  The recent President-Elect’s comments and the appointment of Sen. Jeff Sessions as Attorney General give some indication of stronger immigration enforcement in the near future.  So, what does this mean for Employers and how should Employers plan for any change 

Today the USCIS published the new Form I-9 for employers to use.  By Jan. 22, 2017, employers must use only the new version, dated 11/14/2016 N. Until then, an employer can continue to use the version dated 03/08/2013 N or the new version. 

As Employers continue to prepare for the new Overtime changes (which take effect Dec. 1), the preparation involves several aspects.  Read more . . .

The non-discrimination rules, under the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA), took effect Oct. 16...