This Handbook provides an overview of federal laws addressing employer-employee rights and obligations. Information discussed includes wages & hours, discrimination, termination of employment, pension plans and retirement benefits, workplace safety, workers' compensation, unions, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and much more in 25 pages of materials.
State Specific Employment Laws For Indian Citizens In Palm Beach
Category:
State:
Multi-State
County:
Palm Beach
Control #:
US-002HB
Format:
Word;
PDF;
Rich Text
Instant download
Description
Free preview
Form popularity
FAQ
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations require that non-citizens apply for and obtain work authorization before they can be lawfully employed. This process often takes several months and may be delayed even longer by diplomatic complications.
Florida is an “at-will” employment state, meaning that either you or your employer can terminate your employment at any time and without any advance warning. However, even with your employment being “at-will,” your employer cannot terminate your employment for an illegal reason.
First, employers must seek certification through the U.S. Department of Labor. Below you will find a link to documents and forms. Once the application is certified/approved, the employer must petition the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services for a visa.
The short answer is yes, you can work from India for a US company even if you're not a US citizen. The globalization of the workforce and advancements in communication technology have made remote work a viable and increasingly popular option.
The most important step in hiring an immigrant worker is getting the right visa. Temporary workers who are specialists with equivalent college degrees in fields such as engineering or software development usually get work in the U.S. with an H-1B visa.
U.S. citizen may be eligible for Federal employment if the individual is (1) Eligible to work under U.S. immigration laws, and (2) is eligible for AND pursuing U.S. citizenship, OR appointed by a Federal agency that has the authority to hire nonU.S. citizens.
Yes—U.S. companies that hire internationally are responsible for providing benefits to their foreign employees ing to local employment regulations. Statutory benefits requirements vary worldwide, and U.S. companies must comply with the requirements of each country where their employees reside.