WPI Report
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October 24, 2017

WPI Insider Briefing: Will the New Composition of Federal Agencies Effect Change?

Nine months into President Trump’s term, the pace of nominations and appointments to fill critical position within his administration is accelerating.

ASAP
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October 23, 2017

Puerto Rico Secretary of Labor and Human Resources Issues New Guidelines Governing Payment of the Christmas Bonus

The Secretary of the Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources has issued a new regulation, effective October 18, 2017, to administer Puerto Rico’s Christmas Bonus Law.

Insight
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October 23, 2017

Return of the Living Dead: Could Unsuccessful California Bills Haunt Employers in 2018?

While employers are still coming to terms with the legislation Governor Brown signed into law earlier this month, it is worth noting what he did not approve—especially because the bills he killed this year could come back to life.

ASAP
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October 19, 2017

IRS Publishes Pension Plan Limitations for 2018

On October 19, the IRS announced cost of living adjustments affecting dollar limitations for pension plans and other retirement-related items for the 2018 tax year.

ASAP
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October 19, 2017

New Law Governs Immigrant Worksite Enforcement Actions in California

On October 5, 2017, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law Assembly Bill 450, imposing new requirements for public and private employers regarding immigration worksite enforcement actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Insight
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October 19, 2017

High Alert for California Employers and Employers Nationwide for the Second Wave of FCRA Class Actions

The flurry of Fair Credit Reporting Act class actions against employers started in or about 2012 and was not limited to California.

Insight
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October 19, 2017

The Higher They Are, The Harder You Fall

You don’t need to be a cable news network, a Hollywood production company, a media mogul or a politician in order to feel the ripple effect from the recent wave of workplace sexual harassment claims.

Podcast
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October 18, 2017

Are Your Compliance Training Efforts Keeping Pace With Industry Standards?

As 2017 winds down, a review of compliance duties, evolving training approaches and new trends and technology.

ASAP
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October 18, 2017

Puerto Rico Secretary of Labor Issues Opinion Regarding Employee Compensation Following Hurricanes Irma and María

On October 17, 2017, the Puerto Rico Secretary of Labor and Human Resources issued Opinion No. 2017-001 regarding the compensation of exempt and non-exempt private sector employees for workdays interrupted by Hurricanes Irma and María and their aftermath.

Insight
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October 16, 2017

With Governor Brown’s Signature, California Employers Face a Gauntlet of New Laws

Governor Brown signed into law a jaw-dropping number of bills that pertain to labor and employment issues.

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