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March 31, 2017

OFCCP Announces 2017 Veterans Hiring Benchmark for Federal Contractors

On March 31, 2017, the Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) updated its Annual Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Benchmark Database to reflect a new hiring benchmark of 6.7 percent.

WPI Report
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March 31, 2017

State of the States — Legislative Action Heats Up

As we turn the calendar to April, state legislatures are starting to hit their stride. Bills introduced earlier this year continue to advance, with more than 400 labor and employment-related measures remaining under consideration across the nation.

WPI Report
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March 30, 2017

WPI Wage Watch: Minimum Wage & Overtime Updates (March Edition)

This month has seen numerous minimum wage proposals introduced and considered at the local and state levels.

Insight
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March 30, 2017

These Foolish Things – The Oddest Employment Issues of the Past Year

Even outside the Capital Beltway, this has been a strange year. As April Fools’ Day approaches, we pause to review some of the more bizarre labor and employment opinions and developments from the last year.

Podcast
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March 29, 2017

HR’s Critical Role in Shaping Employment Policy

Michael Lotito explores many of the reasons why HR is not just critical to employment policy, but will be the driving force behind it.

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March 27, 2017

President Signs Resolution to Undo "Blacklisting" Rule

On March 27, 2017, President Trump signed a joint resolution of disapproval (H.J. Res. 37) to block the rule implementing Executive Order 13,673, Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces, otherwise known as the "blacklisting" rule.

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March 27, 2017

City of Los Angeles Updates Paid Sick Leave Rules and FAQs

On March 14, 2017, with little to no fanfare, the City of Los Angeles Office of Wage Standards revised its rules implementing the Minimum Wage Ordinance, which includes mandatory paid sick leave requirements.

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March 24, 2017

Nevada Supreme Court Weighs in Again on the Nevada Constitution’s Minimum Wage Amendment

The Nevada Supreme Court recently issued yet another decision regarding the Nevada Constitution’s oft-litigated Minimum Wage Amendment.

Insight
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March 23, 2017

New Rules for Tipped Employees in Brazil and How They Affect the Hospitality Industry

On March 13, 2017, Brazil's President Michel Temer signed into law new regulations concerning the payment, distribution, tax withholdings, and reporting of tips, whether voluntarily given by customers or charged by employers as a service fee.

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March 23, 2017

Deadline for Plan Sponsors to Submit Qualification Amendments with the Puerto Rico Treasury is Fast Approaching

Employers that sponsor an employee retirement plan in Puerto Rico must review plan amendments and/or restatements adopted during 2016 to determine whether they need to submit their plan documents to the Puerto Rico Treasury for qualification.

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