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July 17, 2017

California Court Certifies FCRA Class of Over 40,000 Applicants

A court's recent certification of a class of applicants in an FCRA action serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance with regard to FCRA compliance.

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July 14, 2017

EEOC's Race Discrimination Suit Against Janitorial Company Includes Background Check Allegations

The filing of a new discrimination lawsuit by the EEOC answers the question whether, after five years of intensive scrutiny, employers can breathe a sigh of relief in terms of screening job applicants based on criminal records.

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July 14, 2017

10 Employer Considerations in Light of Arizona's New Paid Sick Time Law

On July 1, 2017, all Arizona employees became eligible to begin accruing “Paid Sick Time” benefits under the Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act.

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July 14, 2017

Enhanced Maternity Protections in Germany are Taking Effect

The German Federal Government recently passed the German Maternity Protection Act, aimed at protecting the health and well-being of the woman and her (unborn) child during pregnancy, after birth and during the nursing period.

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July 13, 2017

Oregon Clarifies Paid Sick Leave Law

Oregon Governor Kate Brown recently signed Senate Bill 299 into law, which makes some clarifications and changes to Oregon’s Paid Sick Time law, which took effect on January 1, 2016.

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July 13, 2017

House Hearing Explores Legislative Remedy to Joint Employer Confusion

On July 12, 2017, the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce held a hearing concerning the need for legislation to redefine the joint employer standard.

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July 12, 2017

Brazil to Enact Expansive Labor Law Reforms

On July 11, 2017, the Brazilian Senate approved the Labor Reform Bill, which is now before the president for signing.

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July 12, 2017

Tennessee Employers Subject to New Obligations to Report Healthcare Practitioners' Confirmed Drug (but not Alcohol) Tests and Test Refusals

A new Tennessee law, effective July 1, 2017, imposes new reporting requirements on healthcare practitioner (HCP) employers.

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July 12, 2017

Germany: More Bureaucracy, Less Gender Pay Gap?

Under the new German Remuneration Transparency Act, which took effect on July 6, 2017, employers face complex review and reporting obligations.

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July 12, 2017

New Connecticut Law Enhances Protections for Pregnant Employees

A new Connecticut law significantly enhances existing anti-discrimination protections for pregnant employees.

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