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September 6, 2017

Employers Brace for Hurricane Irma

With many Americans still reeling from the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, the next storm is already approaching.

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September 5, 2017

Impact of the Trump Administration's Decision to End DACA

On September 5, 2017, the Trump administration announced that it would formally end the DACA program. If Congress is unable to enact new legislation to protect this program, DACA will terminate, impacting over 800,000 individuals.

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September 5, 2017

Release of Plans to Reform French Labor Law Makes Waves

French President Emmanuel Macron's boldest mission, reforming France's nearly untouchable labor laws, received mixed reviews as his plans went public late last week.

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September 5, 2017

WPI State of the States: Labor Day Edition

The holiday weekend marked the end of summer fun, but state legislatures across the country remained hard at work in August. Predictive scheduling and protected time off remain very hot topics. Several antidiscrimination bills also made headway.

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September 5, 2017

Federal Court Invalidates New Overtime Rule

On August 31, 2017, a federal district court nullified the DOL's rule that sought to redefine who is qualified as an exempt employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

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September 1, 2017

New Interview Mandate for Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Applicants

On August 28, 2017, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will begin requiring in-person interviews for certain applicants who apply for permanent residence.

WPI Report
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August 30, 2017

WPI Wage Watch: Minimum Wage and Overtime Updates (August Edition)

Although the lazy days of summer may be grinding to a halt, August minimum wage and overtime developments showed no signs of a slow-down.

Insight
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August 30, 2017

Reparando los Daños: Las Responsabilidades del Empleador como Consecuencia del Huracán Harvey

El huracán Harvey está inundando implacablemente el sureste de Texas y las áreas aledañas, resultando en inundaciones y daños sin precedentes.

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August 29, 2017

New EEO-1 Report Suspended Indefinitely

To the relief of employers steeling themselves for compliance with the revised EEO-1 Report, the Office of Management and Budget's Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) has suspended indefinitely the new report's compliance date.

Insight
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August 29, 2017

Picking Up the Pieces: Employer Responsibilities in the Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey

Hurricane Harvey is relentlessly drenching southeast Texas and the surrounding areas, resulting in unprecedented flooding and damage. As the storm rages, many employers are wondering how to respond and what happens next.

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