ASAP
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September 3, 2019

California Governor Expresses Support for Amended Misclassification Bill

On Friday, August 30, 2019, the California State Senate Appropriations Committee approved controversial legislation—Assembly Bill 5—that would potentially reclassify millions of independent contractors as “employees” under California state labor laws.

WPI Report
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September 3, 2019

WPI Labor Day Report 2019

Labor Day became an official federal holiday in 1894. Although the world of employment has obviously changed significantly over the last 125 years, the pace of workplace transformation seems to have accelerated in the past decade.

ASAP
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August 30, 2019

AB 5 Update: California Senate Committee Advances Bill to the Senate Floor

On August 30, 2019, the California Senate Appropriations Committee briefly considered AB 5, the legislature’s response to the California Supreme Court's 2018 opinion in Dynamex v. Superior Court.

Insight
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August 30, 2019

Ontario, Canada: What Is an Employee’s Entitlement to Incentive Plan Compensation during the Notice Period?

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently considered the important question of whether a terminated employee is entitled to be awarded damages in lieu of a lost opportunity to earn incentive plan compensation during his or her reasonable notice period.

Insight
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August 30, 2019

Oregon Adopts New Broad Paid Family Medical Leave Law

On August 9, Oregon’s governor signed into law House Bill 2005, which establishes one of the most comprehensive paid family and medical leave programs in the country.

ASAP
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August 29, 2019

Five Employer Considerations as Hurricane Dorian Approaches Florida

As Florida residents and tourists prepare for Dorian, this article discusses five issues affected employers may consider as they face employee safety issues, possible property damage, and potential work closures.

Podcast
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August 29, 2019

Mandatory Procedures for Employee Dismissals for Misconduct or Work Performance in Japan, Colombia, the Netherlands, and the UK

A discussion on the mandatory procedures that should precede the dismissal of employees for misconduct or unsatisfactory work performance from the angle of four different jurisdictions – Japan, Colombia, the Netherlands, and the UK.

Littler Report
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August 29, 2019

Employment: North America - Canada (Ontario)

This publication provides an overview of labour and employment law in Ontario, Canada.

Insight
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August 28, 2019

Ontario, Canada: When an Employment Contract Is Frustrated Due to the Employee’s Permanent Disability, the Employer’s Duty to Accommodate Ends

Employers in Ontario will likely welcome the decision in Katz et al. v. Clarke, 2019 ONSC 2188 (Divisional Court), which addressed the scope of the duty to accommodate in the event of an employee’s permanent disability.

Insight
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August 27, 2019

Mandatory PTO Trend Continues with Bernalillo County, New Mexico Ordinance

The Bernalillo County, New Mexico Commissioners have enacted the "Employee Wellness Act," which, though originally styled as a paid sick leave law, as amended requires covered employers to provide paid time off that employees can use for any reason.

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