WPI Report
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April 4, 2019

WPI State of the States: April Legislative Showers Stem the Tide of New Bills

In legislative terms, the month of March came in like a lion and went out (almost) like a lamb, as the pace of new bills introduced at the state level slowed considerably.

ASAP
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April 4, 2019

EEOC Files Plan to Require EEO-1 Compensation Data Reporting by September 30, 2019

In an April 3, 2019 filing in the federal district court that had ordered reinstatement of EEO-1 pay data reporting requirements, the EEOC explained its inability to comply with the court’s ruling on its present timeline.

Insight
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April 3, 2019

Updated Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Act Regulations Offer Additional Guidance as July 1 Effective Date Draws Near

On March 29, 2019, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development released an updated version of the proposed Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave regulations.

ASAP
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April 3, 2019

New Mexico Increases Minimum Wage and Creates Uncertainty in Tip Pooling

On April 1, 2019, New Mexico Governor Lujan Grisham (D) signed Senate Bill (SB) 437, which amends the New Mexico Minimum Wage Act by increasing the state minimum wage, increasing the minimum cash wage for tipped employees, and revising tip pool standards.

ASAP
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April 3, 2019

Remuneration of Business-Related Travel Time in Germany

According to a recent decision from the German Federal Labor Court, necessary travel time spent in the employer’s interest generally has to be compensated like working time. This decision impacts business travel, especially for multinational companies.

Dear Littler
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April 3, 2019

Dear Littler: Can Employees be Exempt from Income Tax?

A new employee claims he is not subject to income tax. Is this possible? How should we direct HR to respond?

ASAP
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April 2, 2019

D.C. District Court Vacates Core Elements of New Association Health Plan Regulations

A federal court struck down key portions of the new association health plan (AHP) regulations last week, just days before the fledgling rules for self-insured medical plans were slated to go into effect regarding newly-created AHPs.

Insight
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April 2, 2019

Littler Lightbulb: Highlighting Five Trends in Hospitality

Based on our monitoring of legislative, regulatory, and judicial developments, this article shines a light on five key issues that are, or should be, top of mind right now for hospitality employers.

Podcast
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April 2, 2019

What’s in a Name? Stamping Out Bias in Employment Screening Processes

How can employers recognize these unconscious biases in hiring and take steps to address them?

ASAP
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April 2, 2019

House of Representatives Passes Paycheck Fairness Act, But its Future is Uncertain

On March 27, 2019, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7, the Paycheck Fairness Act. Because the issue of pay equity is gaining ground, the bill may be used as a campaign talking point as the next election approaches.

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