Insight
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October 4, 2017

The Current State of Meal and Rest Break Law in Washington State

This article summarizes certain aspects of the current Washington State law of meal and rest breaks, taking into account the latest appellate ruling on the topic.

Podcast
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October 3, 2017

Affinity Groups – Relevant or Relics?

A discussion of the pitfalls and opportunities associated with affinity groups.

Littler Report
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October 2, 2017

WPI State of the States: Major Bills Advance in September, With More on Deck for October

The baseball pennant races are about to kick off, but not all the action is on the field. Roughly a dozen state legislatures were in session during September, and they considered more than 50 labor and employment bills.

Insight
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October 2, 2017

On the Rhode Again: Paid Sick Leave Drought Ends with New Rhode Island Law

After a nine-month drought in 2017, a new paid sick and safe leave law has been enacted in Rhode Island.

WPI Report
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September 29, 2017

WPI Wage Watch: Minimum Wage and Overtime Updates (September Edition)

September may mean saying goodbye to summer, but minimum wage and overtime developments across the country are still going strong.

Insight
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September 29, 2017

European Court Limits Workplace Email Monitoring

In its recent Grand Chamber judgment, the European Court of Human Rights held that employers can monitor an employee's email only if they provide advance notice.

ASAP
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September 28, 2017

U.S. Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Two Additional Employment Cases This Term

On September 28, 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari in two cases with labor and employment implications.

ASAP
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September 28, 2017

México: STPS amplía el periodo de días inhábiles por sismo

México: El 26 de septiembre del 2017, la Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social amplió el periodo de días inhábiles, esto con el fin de permitir que las autoridades inspeccionen las oficinas locales debido al sismo ocurrido el 19 de septiembre del 201

ASAP
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September 28, 2017

Mexico: STPS Expands Period of Non-Working Days Due to Earthquake

Mexico's Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare expanded the block of days that are deemed as nonworking days, to allow authorities to inspect the damage caused to the local offices, as a result of the eart

ASAP
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September 27, 2017

DOE Rescinds Prior Guidance on Title IX and Sexual Violence, Issues Interim Advice on Campus Sexual Misconduct

On September 22, 2017, the U.S. Department of Education rescinded its April 4, 2011 Dear Colleague Letter regarding sexual assault and its April 29, 2014 Questions and Answers on Title IX and Sexual Violence.

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