New Regulations Added to the “Freelance Isn’t Free Act”

Submitted by Ali Law Group PC on August 25, 2017 Effective July 24, 2017, additional regulations were added to NYC’s “Freelance Isn’t Free Act”. These new regulations serve to clarify and strengthen the Act, which was created to establish and enhance protections for freelance workers. The Act ensures that freelance workers have the right to … Read more

Answers to Complex I-9 Issues in an Era of Increasing Immigration Enforcement

Submitted by Ali Law Group PC on July 24, 2017 A major immigration reform issue requiring employers’ attention is I-9 compliance. Shortly after the inauguration, President Trump directed all executive agencies to prioritize the enforcement of U.S. immigration laws, which has led to increased audits and investigations of employers’ I-9 compliance. While the I-9 form … Read more

Legislators and The Trump Administration Are United in Their Aim To Broaden the Use of Apprenticeship Programs in America

Submitted by Ali Law Group PC on June 22, 2017 With college costs on the rise and job growth in decline, the legislative and executive branches appear to be united in an effort to bridge the skills gap and prepare students and young people to enter the workforce through a greater use of apprenticeship programs. … Read more