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FTC Proposes New Rule to Broadly Ban Non-Compete Agreements

January 31, 2023 | Karl R. Ulrich

On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a proposed rule that, if
enacted, would amount to a near-total ban on non-compete agreements nationwide. The rule would preempt
the standing state laws which govern non-compete clauses and give employers 180 days to rescind all
existing non-compete agreements.

USCIS H-1B PETITIONS – FY 2024 Cap Season is Here

January 24, 2023 | Karl R. Ulrich

In 2020 USCIS instituted an electronic pre-registration system for H-1B petition filings. For this year, USCIS has indicated the initial registration process will open at noon on March 1 and remain open until noon on March 18, 2023.  The petitions randomly selected in lottery are supposed to be announced on or before March 31, 2023.

National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting – The Oxygen of Democracy Lecture Series

October 6, 2022 | Karl R. Ulrich

Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022 from 7 – 9 pm at the National VOA Museum of Broadcasting – 8070 Tylersville Road, West Chester, OH 45069.

VOA Director and Eastern Europe Bureau Chief are Next Guests in VOA Museum’s “Oxygen” Series

National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting – The Oxygen of Democracy Lecture Series

September 8, 2022 | Karl R. Ulrich

Thursday, September 15, 2022 from 7 – 9 pm at the National VOA Museum of Broadcasting – 8070 Tylersville Road, West Chester, OH 45069.

The first in a five-part series featuring three Afghan journalists fleeing Kabul during the 2021 U.S. withdrawal. Then connect via big screen with VOA film producer Lauren Kawana and Hasib Danish Alikozai on filmmaking and Afghanistan today. Q&A follows.

Webinar: Employee Screening in the Transportation Industry

September 6, 2022 | Karl R. Ulrich

Sebaly Shillito + Dyer and Signet Pre-Employment Screening Present a Live Webinar Update: Employee Screening in the Transportation Industry!

• Review DOT Drug & Alcohol testing guidelines
• DOT treatment of marijuana and CBD
• DOT testing protocols
• Updated substances lists/levels
• New developments

Free Webinar – Background Checks in The Home Healthcare Industry

August 12, 2022 | Karl R. Ulrich

Free Webinar – Background Checks in The Home Healthcare Industry Recorded June 29, 2022Presenters: Karl Ulrich, Esq., Sebaly Shillito + Dyer; and Buzzy Castonguay, Owner, C4 Operations, LLC

Navigating Unions – ICRCTV Podcast Recorded June 28, 2022

July 8, 2022 | Karl R. Ulrich

Please Join Karl Ulrich, Sebaly, Shillito & Dyer, and Pandy Pridemore, The Human Resource USA, discuss Navigating Unions. Released June 28, 2022

Challenges of Foreign Workers – ICRCTV Podcast Recorded June 21, 2022

June 24, 2022 | Karl R. Ulrich

Please Join Karl Ulrich, Sebaly, Shillito & Dyer, and Pandy Pridemore, The Human Resource USA, discuss Challenges of Foreign Workers. Release June 21, 2022

Social Media in Pre Employment Screening – 5/23 Webinar

June 1, 2022 | Karl R. Ulrich

Sebaly Shillito + Dyer and Signet Pre-Employment Screening Present a Live Webinar Update: Social Media in Pre Employment Screening!

Drug Screening for the New Hire – 3/23 Webinar

March 24, 2022 | Karl R. Ulrich

Sebaly Shillito + Dyer and Signet Pre-Employment Screening Present a Live Webinar Update: Drug Screening for the New Hire!

How the Pandemic Affected Background Checks and Drug Screening – 2/24 Webinar

February 25, 2022 | Karl R. Ulrich

Did you miss our last webinar on How the Pandemic Affected Background Checks and Drug Screening and Dos and Don’ts of Virtual Interviewing!

OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard Revived!

December 29, 2021 | Karl R. Ulrich

On November 5, 2021, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (“OSHA”) issued its Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) relating to vaccinations against Covid-19.