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June 10, 2015

NLRB Upholds Unilateral Changes in Negotiated Employee Benefits

The NLRB recently issued two decisions finding that a unilateral change in employee benefits provided under a collective bargaining agreement was consistent with the agreement and therefore lawful.

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June 10, 2015

Nevada Establishes Conclusive Presumption for Independent Contractor Status

In response to a recent Nevada Supreme Court decision, the Nevada legislature passed a bill, effective June 2, 2015 that specifically defines independent contractors.

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June 10, 2015

Australia: Tax Changes on the Horizon for Expatriates Working in Australia

In May 2015, the Abbott Government announced that, as part of its objectives for the Australian federal budget, it will reform the tax residency rules by creating tougher rules and higher income tax bills.

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June 10, 2015

DOL Investigation Tactics and Pending Proposed Rule Come Under Fire During House Hearing

Panelists and lawmakers at a House Subcommittee hearing expressed concern about the pending regulatory changes to the FLSA, and criticized DOL enforcement tactics.

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June 9, 2015

West Virginia Employment Update: The Mountain State is Becoming Much More Attractive to Employers

West Virginia's Legislature and Governor have taken dramatic steps this legislative session to improve the business climate for employers.

Insight
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June 9, 2015

The NLRB is Primed to Change How Unions Organize Temporary Employees

Under current NLRB rules, a union can organize a bargaining unit of temporary employees, and the user employer’s solely employed regular employees, only if both employers consent. The Board is primed to change this rule.

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June 8, 2015

Australia: Get Set For a 2.5% Increase to Minimum Wages Effective July 1, 2015

Australia’s national minimum wage and modern award pay rates are set to increase by 2.5% starting July 1, 2015.

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June 4, 2015

Massachusetts High Court Rules Real Estate Agents Not Subject to State’s Stringent Independent Contractor Law

Massachusetts High Court ruled the Commonwealth’s independent contractor law does not apply to real estate salespersons working for a licensed brokerage firm.

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June 3, 2015

California Court of Appeals Awards Attorneys' Fees to Defendant For Misappropriation of Trade Secrets Claim Brought in Bad Faith

A California appellate court recently found that the defendant was entitled to attorney’s fees even after the plaintiff volunatirly dismissed the action.

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June 3, 2015

Hearing Panelists Warn Right-to-Work Laws in Jeopardy

A recent move by the National Labor Relations Board threatens the right-to-work laws in 25 states, witnesses testified during a hearing conducted by the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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