Employment Law

Overtime Rule changes anticipated soon.  Over a year ago, attempts were made to change the Overtime rules.  While these changes failed, new proposed Read more . . .

The Galdean Law Firm was a Sponsor at the 2017 Wichita Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet.. 

Congratulations to the Awards Recipients:

• Lifetime Business Award to Tony Madrigal of Madrigal & Associates.
• Lifetime Achievement Award to Les Depperschmidt.
• Orgullo Hispano Award to Abel Perez.
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Kansas SHRM honored the Galdean Law Firm with the 2017 Diversity & Inclusion Champion Award.

 Galdean Law Firm believes that "Diversity is not about how we differ; Diversity is about embracing one another's uniqueness."

 The Firm this past year assisted with presentations about disabilities, presented as a panel on "Using a Mentor" to Hispanic College Students, supplied pro bono services to disadvantage individuals, been a sponsor for the Scholarship Banquet for Hispanic Students, supplied the speech at a Citizenship Ceremony along with participating in diversity events with other associations.

 As part of the Award, Kansas SHRM will make a donation to a charity chosen by the Galdean Law Firm.  The charity chosen is the Kansas Hispanic Education & Development Fund.
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A day after Labor Day, President Trump's Administration announced the withdrawal of DACA (known as Deferred Action Childhood Arrivals) program.  DACA generally involves supplying undocumented individuals some relief if they arrived in the US before the age of 16 and meet other requirements.  While DACA defers any deportation in specific circumstances, it also permits the recipient to work in the US with a work authorization. 

In the US, an employer is prohibited from employing a person not authorized to work in the US.  The withdrawal ultimately results in the loss of the DACA employee's work authorization.

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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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 . . .