ASAP
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February 2, 2018

New Act in Puerto Rico Establishes a Special Paid Leave for Employees Suffering from Catastrophic Illnesses

The Governor of Puerto Rico recently signed into law Act No. 28 (“Act 28”), entitling all employees, including temporary employees, with up to six days of paid leave per year if they suffer from a “catastrophic illness.”

Insight
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February 1, 2018

How Can Employers Compete with this Sporting Trifecta? The Super Bowl, Olympics, and March Madness Approach

Employers might want to think ahead about how to handle common workplace issues that can arise during popular sporting events.

WPI Report
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February 1, 2018

WPI State of the States: State Legislatures are Back in Business

The majority of state legislatures are back in session, wasting no time considering new labor and employment measures. More than 600 state and local bills governing workplace issues were introduced or actively evaluated in January.

ASAP
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February 1, 2018

State of the Union Address Reaffirms Newly Released Framework for Immigration Reform and Border Security

During his January 30, 2018 State of the Union address, President Trump reaffirmed his commitment to the administration’s immigration reform and border security framework.

WPI Report
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January 31, 2018

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

2018 may have barely begun, but minimum wage and overtime activity at the local, state – and even federal – levels is well underway. Settle in – we’ve got a lot to cover.

ASAP
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January 31, 2018

Massachusetts High Court Rules That Sick Pay Does Not Constitute Wages Under State Law

On January 29, 2018, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court held that sick pay does not constitute wages under the Massachusetts Payment of Wages Law.

Littler Report
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January 30, 2018

Challenging Harassment in the Workplace: A Key Priority at the EEOC

While EEO compliance remains an important objective for the employer community, minimizing the risk of facing a harassment claim has become a top priority.

Insight
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January 30, 2018

The New York City Council Continues To Pass Laws Granting Employees The Power To Dictate Their Schedules

The New York City Council has passed another scheduling law that provides employees with additional rights to demand changes to their work schedules, with little flexibility for employers to reject such changes.

ASAP
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January 30, 2018

New Act Prohibits Employers in Puerto Rico from Using Absences to Measure Employee Efficiency and Performance

A new law in Puerto Rico provides greater protections for non-exempt private sector employees by prohibiting employers from using sick leave to measure employees’ efficiency in their annual performance evaluations.

ASAP
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January 30, 2018

Maine Employers Must Ignore Off-Work Marijuana Use, Cease Testing Applicants

On February 1, 2018, Maine will become the first jurisdiction in the nation to protect workers from adverse employment action based on their use of marijuana and marijuana products, provided the use occurs away from the workplace.

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