WPI Report
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March 1, 2017

WPI State of the States: Legislatures Saw a Flurry of Activity in February

Statehouses across the country continue to propose legislation at a frenzied pace. In February, as in January, more than 500 bills concerning labor and employment issues were either introduced or addressed in some fashion.

ASAP
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March 1, 2017

DOL Proposes to Delay Fiduciary and Beryllium Rules

In response to recent presidential directives, the U.S. Department of Labor is taking steps to delay the applicability and effective dates of two rules.

WPI Report
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February 28, 2017

WPI Wage Watch: Minimum Wage & Overtime Updates (February Edition)

The year’s shortest month contains a long list of state and local minimum wage and overtime developments.

Littler Report
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February 27, 2017

Annual Report on EEOC Developments – Fiscal Year 2016

This Annual Report on EEOC Developments—Fiscal Year 2016, our sixth annual Report, is designed as a comprehensive guide to significant EEOC developments over the past fiscal year.

ASAP
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February 27, 2017

Executive Order Creating Steps for Regulatory Review and Reform Could Target Burdensome Employment Rules

President Trump issued an executive order, "Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda," which calls for each federal agency to develop a regulatory reform task force to identify burdensome regulations for possible repeal, replacement, or modification.

Insight
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February 27, 2017

It's Not Just a Box: Understanding How "Ban-the-Box" Laws Go Beyond Your Employment Application

This Insight highlights the various ways in which ban-the-box laws impact an employer’s use of criminal records for hiring and other employment decisions.

ASAP
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February 27, 2017

The Funny Guy Case is No Laughing Matter: Virginia Supreme Court Applies Res Judicata in Rejecting Contract Claim

The Supreme Court of Virginia recently issued an opinion applying the principles of res judicata to affirm the dismissal of a contract claim.

ASAP
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February 24, 2017

Mexico: Decree Amending Articles 107 and 123 of the Constitution of the United Mexican States Published

On February 24, 2017, Mexico's Official Gazette published the Decree issued by President Enrique Peña Nieto amending Articles 107 and 123 of the Constitution of the United Mexican States, which deal with labor proceedings and collective bargaining.

ASAP
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February 24, 2017

Decreto por el que se declaran reformadas y adicionadas diversas disposiciones de los artículos 107 y 123 de la Constitución Política de los Estados Unidos Mexicano

Con fecha 24 de febrero del año en curso, ha sido publicada en el Diario Oficial de la Federación el Decreto por el cual se reforman los artículos 107 y 123 de la Constitución Política de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos

ASAP
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February 24, 2017

UK: Court of Appeal Reconsiders Test to Determine "Worker" Status

The gig economy is expanding fast. Although it brings great benefits, such as flexibility for companies and individuals, it also has generated concerns regarding workplace protections and social inequalities.

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