Insight
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March 7, 2016

Ninth Circuit: FLSA's Tip-Pooling Restrictions Apply Regardless of Whether Employers Use Tip Credits

The Ninth Circuit recently upheld the DOL's 2011 revisions to FLSA regulations applying tip-pooling restrictions to employers that do not use a tip credit to satisfy minimum wage obligations.

Podcast
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March 7, 2016

WPI Insider Briefing - A Look at What the EEOC Has Planned for FY 2016

This month WPI Co-Chair Ilyse Schuman, along with Littler's EEO & Diversity Group…

ASAP
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March 4, 2016

Historic Minimum Wage Increase in Oregon

On March 2, 2016, Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed the first geographically-tiered minimum wage hike in the country.

Insight
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March 4, 2016

Don't be Fooled: Significant New Anti-Discrimination and Harassment Policy Requirements Start April 1 for California Employers

On April 1, 2016, new California regulations take effect requiring employers to develop written anti-discrimination and harassment policies that meet numerous new and detailed requirements.

WPI Report
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March 3, 2016

Workplace Policy Institute Insider Report — March 2016

Littler's Workplace Policy Institute® (WPI™) presents the Insider Report, a monthly newsletter detailing key labor, employment, and benefits policy developments at the federal, state, local and global levels.

Insight
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March 1, 2016

Eighth Circuit Rules Minnesota's Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace Act Has Multi-State Reach

The 8th Circuit recently expanded the reach of the Minnesota Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace Act in Olson v. Push, Inc.

Insight
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February 29, 2016

The Dear Departed: Making Final Wage Payments for Deceased Employees

The death of an employee is an unfortunate fact of life for businesses. Nonetheless, employers may be ill-prepared for the inevitable issues that arise from the sad event.

ASAP
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February 29, 2016

California Legislative Update: Proposals Include PAGA Reform, Salary History Limitations, and Equal Pay Expansion

The pace of employment legislative activity in Sacramento picked up as February drew to a close. This article highlights some of the more notable issues under consideration in the Golden State.

Insight
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February 29, 2016

Wading through the Changing Tide of Paid Sick Leave Laws in Washington State

2016 may be the most dynamic year yet for paid sick leave developments in Washington State.

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February 26, 2016

Important Reminders for Employers Regarding this Year's H-1B Cap

As we head into the final month before petitions for H-1B visas must be filed for Fiscal Year 2017, employers should keep certain information in mind.

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