ASAP
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March 5, 2019

Supreme Court Holds "Compensation" for Lost Time Is Taxable under the RRTA

On March 4, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court held in BNSF Railway Co. v. Loos that a railroad’s payment to an employee for work time lost due to an on-the-job injury is taxable compensation under the Railroad Retirement Tax Act (RRTA).

Dear Littler
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March 5, 2019

Dear Littler: Can We Add New Categories to Our Employment Self-Identification Forms for Sex and Race?

Our company would like to amend our HR forms to include a "non-binary" option in addition to "male" and "female," and an "other" category to race/ethnicity. Are there any issues with our doing so?

ASAP
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March 4, 2019

Seventh Circuit Deflates Scabby the Rat's Ego and What It Means for Employers

“Scabby the Rat” reared its inflatable rodent head last month in the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

Insight
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March 4, 2019

Ontario, Canada Companies Beware: Class Action Lawsuits Alleging Worker Misclassification Are on the Rise

It appears there is a movement afoot in Ontario to change behavior around the classification of employees as independent contractors.

Littler Report
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March 4, 2019

Ontario, Canada Mandatory Policies, Training and Postings—Are You In Compliance?

Employers with employees in Ontario often ask about legislative requirements under various employment statutes, including mandatory policies, training and postings.

Insight
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March 4, 2019

Missouri Supreme Court Takes Two Major Steps to Protect LGBTQ Individuals under the Missouri Human Rights Act

While not recognizing discrimination based upon sexual orientation or gender identity as protected under the Missouri Human Rights Act, the Missouri Supreme Court has issued two separate opinions that expand protection of LGBTQ individuals under the MHRA.

WPI Report
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March 1, 2019

WPI State of the States: From Sexual Harassment and Equal Pay to Vaccines and Big Data – February was a Mixed Bag of Legislative Activity

This month's State of the States will highlight bills that appear to have momentum, and flag a few noteworthy trends at the state level.

ASAP
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March 1, 2019

New York State Department of Labor Scraps Plans to Implement Statewide Predictable Scheduling

Despite multiple attempts to implement predictable scheduling regulations, the NY DOL has indicated that it is withdrawing them.

ASAP
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February 28, 2019

U.S. Supreme Court Vacates and Remands Ninth Circuit's Decision in Equal Pay Case

The U.S. Supreme Court has vacated and remanded the Ninth Circuit’s decision in Rizo v. Yovino, in which it held an employer cannot justify a wage differential between men and women by relying on prior salary.

WPI Report
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February 28, 2019

WPI Wage Watch: Minimum Wage, Tip, and Overtime Developments (February Edition)

In February, love was not the only thing in the air; wafting through legislative chambers across the country was the sweet smell of bills about the minimum wage, tips, and overtime.

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