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March 18, 2019

Ontario, Canada: Employers Can Provide Candid Job References

Ontario employers can speak candidly about former employees' weaknesses when providing job references, as long as the dominant motive for the reference is not malicious, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) recently indicated.

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March 15, 2019

Avoiding Workplace Discrimination in the Wake of Mass Violence

The morning after any kind of mass violence playing on loop on every media outlet poses unique challenges to employers and managers.

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March 15, 2019

Cincinnati Bans Salary History Inquiries

On March 12, 2019, Cincinnati, Ohio passed an ordinance prohibiting employers from asking applicants about their salary history or current earnings.

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March 15, 2019

Tort of Harassment Abolished in Ontario, Canada

On March 15, 2019, the Ontario Court of Appeal (the “ONCA”) abolished the tort of harassment

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March 15, 2019

Ninth Circuit Holds Tribal Employers Can Sue Non-Member Employees in Tribal Court for Torts Committed in the Scope of Employment

The Ninth Circuit recently held that Native American tribes have the authority to regulate workplace misconduct and bring claims in tribal court for torts their non-member employees commit in the scope of their employment.

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March 14, 2019

DOL’s Proposed Overtime Regulations: A ComplianceHR and Littler Briefing

This 15-minute video presentation covers what this means for employers and next steps to take.

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March 13, 2019

#MeToo Training 2.0: California Promotes Bystander Intervention Training

This podcast covers optional training that teaches employees how to evaluate and respond to problematic workplace situations.

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March 12, 2019

Fifth Circuit Finds Directional Drillers Are Independent Contractors

On February 28, 2019, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued an important decision involving whether contract workers in the oil patch were entitled to overtime.

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March 12, 2019

The PBGC Proposes Simplified Methods for Calculating Withdrawal Liability

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) recently proposed amendments to the regulations that govern how multiemployer plans calculate withdrawal liability.

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March 11, 2019

Up in Smoke? New Wisconsin Governor Proposes Marijuana Legalization and Host of New Employment Laws

Wisconsin employers reviewing Governor Tony Evers’ very first budget proposal may be surprised by the number of the employment-related items.

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