WPI Report
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December 3, 2018

WPI State of the States – What Did the Voters Decide?

This month's State of the States will provide an overview of select voter-approved state and local ballot initiatives that affect employment, and discuss other legislative efforts that made headway in November.

WPI Report
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November 30, 2018

WPI Wage Watch: Minimum Wage, Tip and Overtime Developments (November Edition)

The dishes are done, the leftovers are gone, and you are back at work. Were new laws enacted while you were conked out in a tryptophan-induced nap? Keep reading for all the November updates about the minimum wage, tips, and overtime.

ASAP
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November 29, 2018

Oregon's Pay Equity Law: Bureau of Labor and Industries Issues Permanent Administrative Order and Rules

On November 19, 2018, Oregon’s Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) issued its administrative order and rules implementing the Oregon Equal Pay Act of 2017.

Dear Littler
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November 29, 2018

Dear Littler: Do I Have to Allow Guns in the Workplace?

Can we create a blanket policy prohibiting all weapons anywhere on company property, including the parking lots?

ASAP
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November 28, 2018

Puerto Rico Adopts New Regulation to Administer Unemployment Insurance

On November 8, 2018, the Secretary of the Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources published a new regulation governing the administration of Puerto Rico's unemployment insurance program.

Podcast
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November 28, 2018

Embrace or Rage Against the Machine? The HR Costs and Benefits of Automation

In this podcast, Littler attorneys discuss how automation is creating opportunities and posing challenges in the world of HR and employment law.

ASAP
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November 27, 2018

Ontario, Canada: Bill 47, Making Ontario Open for Business Act, Receives Royal Assent

On November 21, 2018, Bill 47, Making Ontario Open for Business Act, received Royal Assent, repealing a number of amendments made to Ontario labour and employment law.

Insight
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November 27, 2018

From Mistletoe to #MeToo: Office Party Tips and Trends for 2018

With December upon us, many employers are preparing for office holiday parties. Notably fewer businesses intend to host an event this year, per a recent survey, but those that do must consider a variety of factors, as explored in the accompanying video.

Insight
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November 26, 2018

Proposed Rule Expands HRA Usage and Forecasts Safe Harbors for ACA Employer Mandate Compliance

The Departments of the Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services recently released a proposed rule to expand the use of health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) and other account-based group health plans.

ASAP
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November 26, 2018

New Jersey Courts Continue to Raise the Bar for Enforceable Arbitration Agreements

The New Jersey Appellate Division recently issued a decision adding yet another hurdle for employers in the Garden State to overcome in drafting and enforcing arbitration agreements.

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