ASAP
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July 27, 2016

California Legislative Update: Heading Into The 2016 Session's Final Month

The California Legislature will return from its July recess on August 1, and will devote that month to final consideration of legislation for 2016.

ASAP
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July 27, 2016

Brazil Labor & Employment Update

As Brazil's economic struggles continue to affect employment, compliance with labor laws is key for employers.

ASAP
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July 22, 2016

German Employee's Dismissal at U.S. Regulator's Behest Ruled Invalid

On July 13, 2016, the Frankfurt Higher Labor Court held the dismissal of an employee in response to demands by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) was invalid.

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”).

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