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October 23, 2015

DOL Misclassification Guidance on Independent Contractors Could Affect Certain Nonimmigrant Visa Classifications

The DOL's recent guidance on employment status under the FLSA could have significant immigration implications.

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October 22, 2015

Court Enters Summary Judgment in Favor of DOL in Home Care Rule Challenge

In an order dated October 20, 2015, a federal court judge entered summary judgment in favor of the U.S. Department of Labor in Home Care Association of America v. Weil.

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October 20, 2015

Supreme Court of Puerto Rico Reaffirms that Violence in the Workplace Justifies First Offense Termination

The Supreme Court of Puerto Rico recently reaffirmed that an act of aggression against a coworker is sufficient to establish just cause for termination under Puerto Rico's Unjustified Dismissal statute, even if a first-time offense.

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October 20, 2015

Colorado Division of Labor Issues New Guidance on "Use-It-Or-Lose-It" Vacation Policies, But Questions Remain

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment's Division of Labor has promulgated new guidance on "use-it-or-lose-it" vacation policies.

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October 14, 2015

California Laws Are Being Used to Advance Human Rights Claims Based on Global Supply Chain Activities

Recent class actions have claimed that companies have violated California consumer fraud and unfair competition laws resulting from alleged forced labor in their global supply chains.

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October 14, 2015

President Obama Signs ACA Change Into Law

On October 7, 2015, President Obama signed into law the Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees (PACE) Act, a measure that maintains the current definition of small group health plans.

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October 14, 2015

DC Bill Would Provide Most Generous Paid Leave Benefits in the Nation

On October 6, 2015, the District of Columbia Council introduced legislation that would establish a universal paid leave system for all DC residents and workers who are employed in DC but live elsewhere.

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October 12, 2015

California Governor Signs AB 1513, Severely Limiting Piece-Rate Compensation but Throwing a Liability Life Raft to Employers

New legislation rewrites the definition and rules governing the payment of piece-rate compensation in California

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October 12, 2015

A Legislative El Niño for California?: New 2016 Employment Laws for the State’s Private Sector Employers

In its 2015 regular session, California's Legislature’s Democrats passed the vast majority of bills they supported.

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