Employment Law

The Department of Homeland Security will begin accepting First Time DACA Applications again. Following a Court Order, DHS announced on its website it will start December 7, 2020, again accepting and renewing applications under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

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Congratulations!!! Attorney Trinidad Galdean has been selected as one of the Top 3 Best Employment Lawyers in Wichita. The selection involves a review team's examination of a rigorous 50-Point Inspection of attorneys.  
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Employers and Employees should be aware that discrimination laws and equal employment laws still remain in effect during the pandemic and in returning to work.

The linked article discusses some disturbing statistics.  For example, women’s payroll employment decreased significantly compared with that of men during the pandemic.
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Trinidad Galdean has been selected as Lawyer of Distinction in Labor Law for 2020.  This is the second year Lawyers of Distinction recognized Trinidad in this area of law.  Trinidad is Board Certified in Labor & Employment Law by the Board of Legal Specialization for Texas.  Trinidad is also one of the few attorneys licensed to practice in 5 the States of Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.  Practicing for over 28 years, Trinidad assists Clients with employment law, immigration law, business and litigation.
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For years, employees were exempt from overtime based on the “While Collar” Exemption.  Among some of the requirements, the employee was required to be paid a specific amount per week.  A

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The Firm is honored again to have our Founding Attorney, Trinidad Galdean, selected as a Super Lawyer in 2019 in Employment Law.  Only the top 5% of Attorneys are selected to Super Lawyers.  The selection requires an attorney to meet 12 separate Indicators of Professional Achievement and a Peer Evaluation. 

Trinidad has been practicing for over 27 years.  He is Board Certified in Labor & Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced a final rule that will require a $10 non-refundable fee for each Employer submitted H-1B registration, once it implements the electronic registration system. The registration  and fee are part of an agency effort to more efficiently process H-1B visa application.

The H-1B program allows a U.
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Well the Holiday Parties have started which also means HR will likely have to deal with an employee’s conduct at the party.  The attached article raises some key points.  For an employee, you want to make sure you are able to keep your job after the party so don’t misbehave.

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