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November 13, 2017

Ninth Circuit Orders Gross Ups for Back Pay Award

In a short published opinion, the Ninth Circuit held a federal district court may award a “tax consequence adjustment” or “gross up” for receipt of a back pay award given in one lump sum.

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November 13, 2017

Puerto Rico Governor Signs Executive Order Authorizing Rules for Retirement Plan and IRA Distributions in the Wake of Recent Natural Disasters

The Governor of Puerto Rico has signed an order authorizing the establishment of tax rules for distributions from qualified retirement plans and IRAs following Hurricane Maria and other natural disasters.

Insight
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November 9, 2017

United Nations Continues its Development of a Treaty Imposing Liability on Companies for Human Rights Abuses

An ongoing debate exists regarding the nature and extent to which transnational companies should be held directly and legally liable for human rights impacts.

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November 9, 2017

As of January 1, Salary History Is Officially History in California

A discussion of California's new salary history inquiry ban, which takes effect January 1, 2018.

Insight
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November 8, 2017

The Minimum Wage in 2018: A Rates-Only Update

This article details state- and local-level changes to the minimum wage that are scheduled to occur throughout 2018.

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November 8, 2017

Employers Should Prepare Now for Increased ICE Enforcement

Increased immigration enforcement and a reduction in illegal entry into the United States remain among the Trump administration's highest priorities.

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November 8, 2017

New York City Expands Types of Leave Covered by Paid Sick Leave Law

Slightly one year after the New York City Council introduced a bill that would expand the city's paid sick leave requirements to cover "safe time" leave, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed it into law on November 6, 2017.

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November 6, 2017

Dear Littler: Is an Employee's #MeToo Social Media Post a Harassment Complaint?

I work in HR and have a very modern-day dilemma. Does an employee's social media #MeToo post referencing her boss constitute a sexual harassment complaint?

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November 6, 2017

Tenth Circuit Significantly Narrows Scope of Injunction Cases Where Irreparable Harm is Presumed

On October 30, 2017, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit held that a moving party is not excused from showing irreparable harm prior to the issuance of a preliminary injunction in a trade secret misappropriation case.

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November 6, 2017

Upsurge in Sexual Harassment Claims: What Employers Need to Know

What employers need to know about creating a harassment-free workplace and what to do when sexual harassment claims are made.

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