If you’ve spent any time on a construction site, you know the risks you take as a worker. Proper safety measures and clear protocols can make things easier, but accidents can still happen. As an employee, it’s important to know your rights and responsibilities and what to do if you have a worker’s compensation claim.…
If you are in the U.S. without legal documentation but have extenuating circumstances, you may qualify for Deferred Action status, which would allow you to stay without fear of deportation for a certain time. This program includes the well-known DACA program, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, But DACA is available only to individuals who arrived…
In September, a federal judge ruled that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program is illegal. This has raised several questions about the future of the DACA program, as well as what will happen to those who have already received Deferred Action status. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals is a program that the U.S. government…
La inmigración es un proceso complejo con un conjunto amplio de normas que aplican a diferentes situaciones. Estas normas cambian frecuentemente, lo cual lo hace más complicado. Trabajamos en estrecha colaboración con nuestros clientes para estar al tanto de esos cambios y comprender cualquier cambio en la regulación que se aplicaría a ellos. Recientemente, hubo…
Immigration is a complex process with a broad set of regulations that apply to different situations. Making it even more complicated, those regulations frequently change. We work closely with our clients to stay on top of those changes and understand any regulation changes that would apply to them. Earlier this year, the U.S. government put…
La ley del estado de Massachusetts prohíbe que los conductores manejen un vehículo en una carretera pública cuando están bajo la influencia de sustancias intoxicantes, como alcohol, drogas y estimulantes. En Massachusetts, eso se denomina OUI, siglas en inglés para manejar bajo la influencia. En otros estados, se conoce como DUI, siglas en inglés para…
Whether or not you’ve been drinking, you could be pulled over for drunk driving, officially known as operating under the influence. If this happens, it’s helpful to understand what could happen and how to respond as a driver. Keep in mind that you may feel fine after having a few drinks, but that is not…
The US Government recently issued new immigration rules that affect individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. The administration said that the change allows up to 360,000 people from those countries to enter the US and get parole to remain for up to two years. Notably, those individuals would also be allowed to apply for…