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.

ASAP
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April 1, 2019

DOL Issues Third Proposed Rule in Two Weeks, This Time on Joint Employment

On April 1, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on joint employment under the Fair Labor Standards Act—the third proposed rule published by the agency in the last two weeks.

ASAP
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April 1, 2019

Maryland Joins Growing List of States Increasing Statewide Minimum Wage to $15 Per Hour

On March 28, 2019, Maryland lawmakers passed an increase in the state minimum wage to $15 per hour starting January 1, 2025.

WPI Report
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April 1, 2019

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

It was a busy third month of 2019, so we will march right into discussing developments concerning the minimum wage, tips, and overtime.

Insight
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April 1, 2019

Suffering Fools and Foolish Employment Stories Gladly

You think we’re joking? This April Fools' Day we once again bring you the lighter side of labor and employment news.

Insight
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April 1, 2019

Fighting An Age Old Problem in the UK – Acas Issues Guidance Concerning Discrimination Against Elderly Employees

A leading UK advisory body (Acas) recently published new guidance on age discrimination. This update is timely in light of an age discrimination claim brought by a National Health Service employee that caught the public’s attention.

Insight
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March 28, 2019

What to Do in the UK if You’re Ghosted… by Your Employees

While "ghosting" might be new(ish) in the dating world, the “ghosting employee” is very much an age-old problem for employers across the globe. How should employers respond when employees vanish into thin air?

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