Insight
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June 15, 2017

Rhode Island Superior Court Rules on Job Applicant's Medical Marijuana Use

The Rhode Island Superior Court recently ruled an employer is prohibited from refusing to hire an applicant because she would potentially fail a pre-employment drug test due to her use of medical marijuana.

Insight
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June 14, 2017

Cook County, Illinois Sick Leave Rules Create Thorny Landscape for Employers

The Cook County Earned Sick Leave Ordinance goes into effect on July 1, 2017.

ASAP
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June 13, 2017

Putative Class and Collective Action Under Enjoined U.S. DOL Overtime Rule Appears to Face Strong Argument for Dismissal

On June 7, 2017, a plaintiff brought a putative class and collective action for alleged wage and hour law violations. Some claims are based on a DOL overtime rule that was enjoined and never took effect.

ASAP
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June 13, 2017

USCIS Adopts Matter of I-Corp and What it Means for L-1B Visas

A new policy memorandum directs the USCIS to deny visa petitions that are based on an illegal or otherwise invalid or unenforceable employment agreement.

Podcast
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June 13, 2017

California’s Fair Pay Laws Continue To Evolve

A discussion of two new bills pending in the California legislature dealing with the concept of equal pay for equal work.

ASAP
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June 12, 2017

Texas Amends its Uniform Trade Secrets Act

Last month, Texas’s legislature amended the Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act (TUTSA).

ASAP
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June 12, 2017

Golden State Worriers: California Labor & Employment Bills to Watch

When it comes to legislation, for California employers it's the final countdown.

ASAP
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June 12, 2017

Ontario, Canada: Employer Sentenced to 30 Days in Prison for Nonpayment of Wages

The former owner of two defunct businesses has been sentenced to 30 days in prison for nonpayment of more than $125,000 in wages owed to 43 employees.

ASAP
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June 9, 2017

Nevada Labor Commissioner Advises that Employers May Compensate Certain Employees Under Fluctuating Work Week Method

The Nevada Labor Commissioner recently posted an Advisory Opinion stating that the fluctuating work week method may be used to compensate a nonexempt employee.

ASAP
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June 9, 2017

DOL to Take Steps to Address Persuader, Overtime Rules

The same week the Department of Labor removed two guidance documents governing joint employment and independent contractors, it indicated it will soon reconsider two contentious rules that have been put on hold.

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