Covid-19 and Immigration

Please join Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete attorneys Barbara Kihumba and Punam Rogers and Cross, Gunter, Witherspoon & Galchus attorney George Ernst for an insightful discussion about strategies for U.S. employers as they struggle to manage their visa & compliance programs while balancing business & economic needs.

This webinar will address the following topics:

• Executive Orders and Presidential Proclamations
  • What is the latest on the travel/immigration bans to the U.S.?
  • Who is impacted and for how long?
• Has the government provided flexibility for immigration filings deadlines? Compliance?
• What immigration risks should U.S. employers need to weigh when considering options like furloughs, layoffs, wage reductions, and possible office closures in order to save their businesses?
  • Can H-1B workers work remotely?
  • Can employers reduce the wage rate of H-1B Workers? Or reduce their hours?
  • Does the law provide a path to unpaid furlough or temporary leave of H-1B workers?
• Immigration and workforce planning/ management-what should U.S. employers be concerned about in the next 3-6 months?

The webinar is complimentary, but registration is required. 

Start: May 4th, 2020 at 4:00pm UTC
Ends: May 4th, 2020 at 5:00pm UTC Hosted by Constangy Brooks, Smith & Prophete , webinar
Free Brooks, Smith & Prophete attorneys Barbara Kihumba and Punam Rogers and Cross, Gunter, Witherspoon & Galchus attorney George Ernst