Insight
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June 10, 2016

Amorphous No More – Virginia Defines "Reasonable Notice" of Termination as "Effectual Notice" in the At-Will Employment Context

The Supreme Court of Virginia, in Johnston v. William E. Wood & Associates, Inc., recently answered the question of what constitutes "reasonable notice" for terminating an at-will employee.

ASAP
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June 10, 2016

Department of Labor Provides Limited Opportunity to Obtain Advice Without Triggering the New "Persuader Rule"

The DOL has clarified when the persuader rule will not apply to agreements between an employer and an advisor to provide "persuader" services on or after July 1, 2016.

ASAP
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June 9, 2016

Connecticut Authorizes Use of Payroll Cards to Pay Employees

On June 7, 2016, Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy signed into law a new statute authorizing employers to use payroll cards to pay employees.

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June 8, 2016

The District of Columbia Council Paves the Way to Increasing the Hourly Minimum Wage to $15 by 2020

On Tuesday, June 7, 2016, the District of Columbia Council voted unanimously to raise the District’s minimum wage for both tipped and non-tipped employees.

Insight
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June 8, 2016

Pre- and Post-Partum Protection: Colorado Enacts A Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

States and municipalities around the country are increasingly providing more protection for pregnant employees. Colorado has now joined the ranks.

Podcast
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June 6, 2016

The Central States Rescue Plan Rejection and Next Steps

On May 6, 2016, Central States’ proposed Rescue Plan was rejected by the IRS. This podcast explores the implications.

Insight
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June 3, 2016

Connecticut Becomes the Third Jurisdiction in 2016 to "Ban the Box"

On June 1, 2016, Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy signed a bill into law that prohibits most employers from requesting criminal history information on an initial employment application.

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June 3, 2016

EEOC Releases Proposed Enforcement Guidance On National Origin Discrimination For Public Comments

On June 2, 2016, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) released, for a 30-day public input period, proposed enforcement guidance addressing national origin discrimination under Title VII.

WPI Report
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June 3, 2016

Workplace Policy Institute Insider Report — June 2016

Littler's Workplace Policy Institute Insider Report details key labor, employment, and benefits news and events at the federal, state, local, and global levels.

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June 3, 2016

D.C. Circuit Rejects NLRB's Award of Attorneys' Fees and Expenses in Unfair Labor Practice Cases

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit recently rejected the National Labor Relations Board’s attempt to expand the remedies available under the National Labor Relations Act for unfair labor practices.

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