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December 20, 2019

An Anticlimactic End of 2019 for Michigan Paid Sick and Minimum Wage Amendments

On December 18, 2019, the Michigan Supreme Court issued its decision on whether the Michigan legislature’s strategy to enact two ballot proposals, and then amend those proposals before their effective dates, was consistent with the Michigan Constitution.

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December 20, 2019

Confidentiality Revisited: Board Holds Confidentiality Rules in Workplace Investigations Presumptively Lawful

In a recent decision, the NLRB returned to employers the right to implement and enforce confidentiality rules during investigations of workplace misconduct.

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December 19, 2019

Deal or no Deal? Ontario, Canada Court Determines Employer and Employees Agreed to Settlement Absent Written Contract

An Ontario court recently applied the basic contract law principle that an agreement is formed when an offer is made and accepted, and consideration exchanged; the contract’s terms need not be in writing to be enforceable.

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December 19, 2019

Dutch Government Clarifies and Relaxes Employer Requirements for UI Premium Discount

The Dutch Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment has issued guidance on how to qualify for the unemployment insurance premium discount.

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December 18, 2019

Board Overturns Purple Communications, Restores Employer Right to Restrict Email Use

On December 17, 2019, in a 3-1 decision split along party lines, the National Labor Relations Board restored to employers the right to restrict employees from using company email systems for nonbusiness purposes.

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December 17, 2019

NLRB Final Election Rule Signals More Balanced and Efficient Elections Ahead

On December 13, 2019, the National Labor Relations Board issued a new Final Rule amending its procedures for union elections and scaling back the Obama-era “quickie election” rules.

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December 17, 2019

New York Extends Wage and Hour Liability to Top 10 Members of Non-NY LLCs

New York has amended its Limited Liability Company Law to hold the top 10 members of a foreign limited liability company liable for wages owed as a result of work performed within New York State, effective February 10, 2020.

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December 16, 2019

USCIS Announces Timeline for FY 2021 H-1B Electronic Pre-Registration Process

On December 6, 2019, USCIS announced that it officially plans to implement the electronic H-1B registration process for petitioners seeking to submit H-1B cap-subject petitions for FY 2021.

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December 16, 2019

Supreme Court of Canada to Decide Extent of Employers’ Duty of Trust, Honesty and Good Faith in Performance of Incentive Plans and Employment Contracts

The Supreme Court of Canada will issue a decision in 2020 that is expected to have profound impact on the relationship between employers and employees.

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December 16, 2019

Occupational Safety and Health Administration: 2019 in Review

As 2019 comes to a close, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) remains active both on the regulatory and enforcement fronts, so employers must continue to be vigilant and proactive in their safety and health efforts.

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