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President Trump’s new travel ban: What you need to know

March 15, 2017 Henry J. Chang, Dentons LLP Corporate Immigration, Employee Relations, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Recruiting and Hiring, Union Relations

On March 6, 2017, President Trump signed a new executive order (the “New Order”), implementing a new travel ban. However, unlike the original travel ban (which became effective immediately), the New Order will become effective at 12:01 am EDT, on March 16, 2017. This 10–day delay is intended to provide sufficient time for affected parties (including international airlines and government agencies) to prepare for the ban, in an attempt to avoid the same confusion caused by the original travel ban.

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When does it make sense to fire without cause?

February 27, 2012 Adam Gorley Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, Human Resources, Recruiting and Hiring, Union Relations

The recent firing of Toronto Transit Commission head Gary Webster makes it difficult for the city to claim it is trying to run like a business. Webster, a 37-year TTC employee, was a year away from the end of his contract, and his termination without cause will likely cost the city at least $500,000 in severance pay, not to mention the costs associated with replacing him.

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USCIS proposes regulatory change to permit stateside processing of unlawful presence waivers

January 19, 2012 Henry J. Chang, Dentons LLP Corporate Immigration, Human Resources

On January 6, 2012, the Department of Homeland Security announced that it was proposing a regulatory change that would allow spouses and children of U.S. citizens who are in the United States but need an immigrant waiver of unlawful presence bar to apply for the waiver within the United States.

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