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November 11, 2016

The Continuing Expansion of Sexual Harassment Training Requirements in California

New bills passed in 2016 expand the scope of required sexual harassment training to an estimated additional 570,000 private-sector workers, the vast majority of whom will be rank-and-file, non-supervisory employees.

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November 9, 2016

Marijuana Legalization Efforts Enjoy Success, Demonstrating Major Shift in Approach to Drug Regulation and Use

Marijuana Approved for Adult Use in California, Massachusetts, Nevada and Likely Maine; Four More States Adopt Medical Marijuana Rules

ASAP
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November 10, 2016

New Pennsylvania Law Clarifies the Use of Payroll Debit Cards

On November 4, 2016, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed into law a bill that brings the Commonwealth’s law regarding payroll debit cards into the 21st century.

ASAP
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November 8, 2016

State Laws Encourage Employers to Honor Veterans

As Veterans Day approaches, we review two particular types of state statutes intended to benefit veterans: holiday leave laws, and laws allowing preferences for veterans in employment.

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November 8, 2016

DOJ and FTC Release Antitrust Guidance for HR Professionals

In 2016, in addition to knowing the ins and outs of labor and employment law, the federal government and its enforcement entities expect that you have more than a passing familiarity with antitrust law.

Insight
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November 7, 2016

Mandatory Payroll Deduction Savings Programs Are on the Rise

To help employees save for retirement, more states are passing or exploring legislation that requires employers to automatically enroll their workers in state-sponsored payroll deduction savings programs.

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November 7, 2016

Montgomery County, Maryland Sick and Safe Leave Law Amended to Permit Use for Birth, Adoption, Foster Care, and Bonding

Effective immediately, employers in Montgomery County, Maryland must allow eligible employees in the County to use up to 56 hours of paid sick and safe leave for birth, adoption, foster care, or bonding with the employee’s child.

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November 7, 2016

New York City to Pass Protections for Freelance Workers

On October 27, 2016, the New York City Council approved a bill that would establish protections for freelance workers.

WPI Report
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November 4, 2016

Workplace Policy Institute Insider Report — November 2016

The November edition turns a spotlight on recent developments in the gig economy, discusses notable state and municipal bills and ordinances that advanced in October, and highlights federal agency activity in the weeks leading up to Election Day.

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November 4, 2016

México: SHCP publica interpretaciones de la Ley Anti-Lavado con relación a la subcontratación laboral

El 21 de octubre de 2016, la Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público mediante breve comunicado en su portal de internet, publicó la interpretación que se deberá aplicar al inciso b), fracción XI del artículo 17 de la Ley Anti-Lavado.

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