Insight
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September 26, 2018

Seventh Circuit Opines on "Reasonable Factor Other Than Age" Defense to ADEA Claim Stemming from Benefit Plan Elimination

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit recently addressed whether a company’s liquidation plan violated the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) because it caused a disparate impact on older workers.

ASAP
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September 25, 2018

IRS Updates Guidance on Paid Family Leave Tax Credit

On September 24, 2018, the IRS issued updated guidance in Notice 2018-71 on Internal Revenue Code section 45S, the business tax credit for employers that provide paid family and medical leave.

ASAP
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September 25, 2018

OFCCP Announces Ombud Service

On September 19, 2018, OFCCP issued a new directive, 2018-09, announcing a plan to implement an Ombud Service in the national office to resolve certain types of concerns contractors face.

Insight
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September 24, 2018

Key Recent Developments in Indian Employment Law Impacting Diversity in the Workplace

Four key recent developments in Indian employment law will impact diversity and inclusiveness policies of companies operating in India.

ASAP
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September 21, 2018

German Labour Court Decision Forcing Employers to Reexamine Their Employment Contracts

It is rare for the highest German labour court to issue a decision that will require employers to take immediate action with respect to their employment contracts. On September 18, 2018, however, the Federal Labour Court issued such a ruling.

ASAP
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September 21, 2018

New York City Law Requiring Employers to Engage in a "Cooperative Dialogue" for Accommodation Requests Takes Effect October 15, 2018

The New York City Council passed a bill on December 19, 2017 that has flown under the radar even though it will have profound consequences for employers that operate in New York City.

Dear Littler
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September 20, 2018

Dear Littler: Do We Have to Accommodate A Religious Objection to the Flu Shot?

I work in a health care setting. A nurse is refusing to get the flu shot based on her supposed religious beliefs. Do we need to accommodate her?

ASAP
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September 20, 2018

Gender Pay Gap Reporting Crosses the Irish Sea

The Irish parliament (the Oireachtas) recently passed a bill to bring gender pay gap reporting to Ireland.

ASAP
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September 19, 2018

Full 9th Circuit Approves "20% Rule" for Tipped Employees

On September 18, 2018, the Ninth Circuit held that the DOL guidance on tip credits is entitled to deference, meaning that the 20% Rule is alive and well, at least in the Ninth Circuit.

Insight
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September 19, 2018

What do Menopause, Castes, Copyrights, and Scottish Independence Have in Common? All Have Been Recently Put to the Test Under UK's Equality Law

Human resources teams in the UK regularly deal with issues that relate to possible discrimination under the Equality Act 2010, the law that codifies various anti-discrimination regulations for employers in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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