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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.

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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.

Insight
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August 29, 2017

Washington’s New Healthy Starts Act Requires Employers to Provide Reasonable Accommodations to Pregnant Workers Absent the Showing of a Disability

Washington’s legislature recently passed a new Healthy Starts Act (the “Act”), which places significant obligations on Washington employers with respect to pregnant employees.

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August 29, 2017

New York State Issues Guidance on Tax Treatment of Paid Family Leave Contributions and Benefits

A New York agency has issued much-needed guidance regarding the tax treatment of deductions from employee wages used to finance paid family leave premiums, and the tax treatment of paid family leave benefits to be received by eligible employees.

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August 29, 2017

México: Nuevo Sistema Permite a Patrones Informar su Cumplimiento de la Ley Laboral y Evitar Inspecciones

La STPS anunció la creación de un sistema en línea para medir y monitorear el cumplimiento de los patrones de las normas que regulan las condiciones generales de trabajo, capacitación y adiestramiento, y seguridad e higiene en el centro de trabajo.

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August 29, 2017

Mexico: New System Allows Employers to Self-Report Compliance with Labor Law and Avoid Inspection Visits

Mexico’s Labor Department has created an online system to measure and monitor employers’ compliance with the laws regulating the working conditions, training, safety and health in the workplace.

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