Image by Joriel “Joz” Jimenez via Flickr You may be in a situation where (1) an employer has violated your trust in the past, and you are uncomfortable with that employer; but (2) you still need something from that employer– their payment of overdue wages, their approval of a pending administrative request, etc. Often, I [...]
My H-1B Employer Is Asking Me to Take a Vacation… Last Year
Given the poor shape of the U.S. economy, fraudulent H-1B employers are likely to adopt new tricks, or to increase the use of old ones, with benched H-1B workers. If you have been benched, your employer may approach you and ask you to sign a document that falsely states that you took voluntary leave (e.g. [...]
Benched A Long Time? Still Stay In Regular Contact With H-1B Employer
Image by iBrow via Flickr If you are an H-1B worker who has been benched for months and months, despite your best efforts to find a project, you may find yourself communicating less and less with your H-1B employer. Maybe you’ve even stopped contact altogether. Please know you should not reduce communications with your H-1B [...]
Benched or Underpaid H-1B Wages? The Importance of Acting Promptly
Image via Wikipedia If you’re an H-1B worker who has been benched or otherwise underpaid wages, and you’re interested in trying to address your problems, you should consider acting promptly. Promptly educate yourself about the legal options you have, and promptly take action. If you take take the right actions at the wrong time (i.e. [...]
Things to Consider Before Filing a Department of Labor (DOL) Complaint for H-1B Wages
Image via Wikipedia Our law offices commonly receive phone calls from H-1B workers who: (1) have unpaid wages; (2) filed a Department of Labor (DOL) wage complaint; (3) and THEN called our law offices. At this point, they often ask us whether we can provide legal advice for their DOL matter, or whether they can [...]
Save H-1B-Related Documents, and Keep Good Documentation
If you are an employee with concerns about your H-1B employer, or you think you may pursue a legal action someday, please know that the documentation you keep is critical. For example, you should make sure you save all important documents, such as your Labor Certification Application (LCA) and other H-1B documents, as well as [...]
FAQS- If You Were Underpaid as an H-1B Worker and Are No Longer in the U.S.
If you were underpaid as an H-1B, and are now outside the U.S., below are some frequently asked questions and answers.
Employee Tip: If You’re an H-1B Worker Being Underpaid Wages, Consider These Things
If you are an H-1B professional worker who is being underpaid wages, please know that you have legal rights. The information below describes your rights as an H-1B professional, and factors and options you should consider before taking legal action or pursuing your wages. (Please note this post does not provide legal advice- if you want [...]
Подсказка работникy: если Вы H-1B профессионал, которому недоплачивают заработную плату, подумайте над следующими вещами…
Подсказка работникy: если Вы H-1B профессионал, которому недоплачивают заработную плату, подумайте над следующими вещами: Если Вы профессионал, приехавший по визе H-1B, которому в настоящее время недоплачивают зарплату, знайте, что вы имеете юридические права. Приведенная ниже информация описывает Ваши права, нормы и опции, как H-1B профессионала, которые вы должны рассмотреть до принятия каких либо юридических действий. [...]
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