ASAP
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June 28, 2018

Supreme Court Strikes Public-Sector Union Agency Fees

On June 27, 2018, the United States Supreme Court, in Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, closed out the October 2017 Term by delivering a blow to public-sector unions.

ASAP
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June 28, 2018

SCOTUS Upholds Travel Restrictions

On June 26, 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States upheld the travel ban implemented by the Trump Administration in September 2017.

Insight
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June 26, 2018

Revised Seattle Paid Sick & Safe Time Rules Give Employers Limited Time to Comply

Seattle, Washington’s Office of Labor Standards revised its rules concerning the Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinance. The rules, like the ordinance, were amended to better align with the state paid sick leave law, which took effect January 1.

ASAP
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June 25, 2018

Supreme Court Holds Stock Options Are Not Taxable under the RRTA

The Supreme Court recently held that railroad stock options are not taxable compensation under the Railroad Retirement Tax Act. This ruling represents a significant win for railroad companies.

ASAP
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June 25, 2018

Mid-Year Michigan Legislative Update

The Michigan Legislature has been busy during the first six months of 2018, addressing several issues that will impact employers across the state.

ASAP
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June 21, 2018

The District of Columbia Eliminates the "Tip Credit"

Residents of the District Columbia voted to approve Initiative 77, which will incrementally phase out the “tip credit” that many employers use as an offset towards their minimum wage obligations to employees who also earn tips.

ASAP
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June 21, 2018

Association Health Plans: How Do You Solve a Problem Like a MEWA?

On June 19, 2018, the Department of Labor issued its highly anticipated final rule expanding the availability of association health plans (“AHPs”).

Dear Littler
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June 21, 2018

Dear Littler: How Do Employers Use Big Data, And What Are The Risks?

What the heck is “big data?” Are there any risks with relying on “extra” information about candidates?

Podcast
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June 20, 2018

Investigations in the #MeToo Environment: The Importance of Planning Before A Harassment Complaint

Jennifer Youpa and Kevin O’Neill discuss the need for employers to plan various investigatory protocols well ahead of any complaints.

Podcast
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June 19, 2018

California’s Pay History Ban: Common Questions; Practical Suggestions

In this podcast, Bruce Sarchet and Corinn Jackson, both with Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute, consider the compliance twists and turns of California’s salary history ban, which took effect on January 1, 2018.

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