ASAP
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July 15, 2016

New York City Expands Law Governing Displaced Building Service Workers

Mayor Bill de Blasio recently signed a bill amending the New York City Displaced Building Service Workers Protection Act, significantly expanding its coverage.

Insight
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July 14, 2016

Brexit: Some Potential Implications For Employers

What does Brexit mean for U.S.-based companies employing people in the UK, or with UK or European expansion plans?

Insight
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July 13, 2016

NLRB Paves the Way for Bargaining Units Composed of Employees of Two Different Employers

The NLRB has held a union seeking to represent employees in a bargaining unit composed of employees solely employed by a “user employer” and those it jointly employees with a temporary labor provider is not required to obtain the consent of both employers

Insight
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July 13, 2016

The Privacy Shield: What U.S. Multinational Employers Need To Know To Enjoy The Benefits Of The Newest EU-U.S. Data Transfer Mechanism

Since the European Court of Justice declared invalid the Safe Harbor agreement between the U.S. Dept. of Commerce and the European Commission for the transfer of personal data, hundreds of U.S. multinationals have been struggling to find an alternative.

Littler Report
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July 12, 2016

2016 Executive Employer Survey Report

The fifth annual report examines the legal, economic and social issues having the greatest impact on…

Podcast
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July 11, 2016

Recent Developments From the Occupational Safety and Health Administration

WPI Co-Chair Ilyse Schuman interviews Ben Huggett and discusses the developments at OSHA and how they impact almost all areas of employment.

ASAP
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July 8, 2016

DOL Rule Imposes Significant Increases in Penalties for Employee Benefit Plan Violations

On June 30, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued an interim final rule that significantly increases various penalties under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”).

WPI Report
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July 5, 2016

Workplace Policy Institute Insider Report — July 2016

Littler's Workplace Policy Institute Insider Report details key labor, employment, and benefits news and events at the federal, state, local, and global levels.

Insight
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July 1, 2016

IRS Issues Proposed Regulations Under Code Section 457 Affecting Deferred Compensation Plans of Tax-Exempt Organizations

The IRS recently issued proposed regulations under Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code that prescribe rules regarding deferred compensation plans sponsored by state and local governments and tax-exempt organizations.

ASAP
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July 1, 2016

New DOL "White Collar" Overtime Exemptions Rule to be Put on Hold in Puerto Rico Under PROMESA

On June 30, 2016, President Obama signed the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (S. 2328), commonly known as “PROMESA.”

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