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Federal Update
Update to Green Cards and EADs:
- Some of the changes to the cards include upgrades to holographic images, optically variable ink and “improved detailed artwork.” The administration said that previous cards will still be valid until their stated expiration date.
Presidential State of the Union Address on January 7th, 2023:
Focused on:
- Paid family and medical leave
-https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/legal-and-compliance/employment-law/pages/biden-calls-for-nationwide-paid-family-and-medical-leave.aspx
- Immigration reform
-https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/talent-acquisition/pages/5th-circuit-rules-daca-illegal.aspx
-https://thehill.com/latino/3782322-spending-package-wont-include-dreamer-protections/
-https://www.reuters.com/world/us/window-closing-deal-us-congress-protect-dreamer-immigrants-2022-12-15/
- Police reform
-https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2023/02/annotated-fact-checked-president-biden-sotu/
-https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2023/1/30/23578339/police-reform-tyre-nichols-congress
- End to noncompete agreements
-https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/legal-and-compliance/employment-law/pages/ftc-proposed-ban-noncompetes.aspx
- Enactment of the Protecting the Right to Organize Act.
- Restoration of the full child tax credit
- Raises for public school teachers.
- Access to preschool for 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds.
- Job training and job placement for veterans and their spouses as they return to civilian life.
Idaho Update
76th Idaho Legislative Session Began on January 9th, 2023
118th Congress Began on January 3rd, 2023
Chance to Compete Act (H.R. 159):
- Allows federal agencies to focus on competencies and assessments. Passed through the house with support from both sides and is now going through the senate.
- https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/159
Regulatory Update
Federal Trade Commission (FTC): Non-Compete Ban
- Looking to completely ban non-competes
- https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/01/ftc-proposes-rule-ban-noncompete-clauses-which-hurt-workers-harm-competition
Department of Labor (DOL): Worker Classification Rule
- New rule should be released in the spring of 2023
- https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/WHD/WHD20221011-0
United Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS): 3 year Strategic Plan
- 3 goals:
- Strengthening immigration system
- Investing in USCIS Workforce
- Promote effective and efficient management and stewardship
- https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/uscis-releases-new-strategic-plan-highlighting-long-term-goals#:~:text=The%20strategic%20plan%20highlights%20three,equity%2C%20inclusion%2C%20and%20accessibility%3B
- Proposition to adjust fees
- Comment Period ends on March 6th
- https://www.uscis.gov/proposed-fee-rule-frequently-asked-questions
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