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May 10, 2017

Congressional Spending Bill Reauthorizes Important Immigration Programs

On May 4, 2017, Congress passed an appropriations bill to fund the federal government through Fiscal Year 2017. The bill also extended four immigration programs through September 30, 2017.

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May 10, 2017

Sixth Circuit Extends "Cat’s Paw" Liability Theory to FMLA Retaliation Claims

A Sixth Circuit panel has held that the cat’s paw theory of liability applies to Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) retaliation cases.

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May 10, 2017

One Step Remains in Correcting the Missouri Human Rights Act

On May 9, 2017, the Missouri Legislature passed a significant amendment to the Missouri Human Rights Act (MHRA), which would bring the Act into closer alignment with federal and other states' anti-discrimination statutes.

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May 9, 2017

House Passes American Health Care Act: Fate in the Senate Uncertain

Seven years after the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was enacted, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on May 4, 2017, to dismantle the sweeping law and replace key provisions with a dramatically different vision of health care reform.

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May 6, 2017

"Who Can It Be Now?" New York's Highest Court Explains Who May Be Liable For Discrimination Based On A Criminal Conviction

A court in New York recently provided answers to questions regarding who may be liable under the state’s fair employment law for discrimination based on an individual’s conviction record.

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May 5, 2017

Venezuela Announces Increases to the Minimum Wage and Meal Benefit

Venezuela has increased the monthly minimum wage by 60% and the “meal benefit” calculation base to 15 tax units per day. Both increases, which apply to the private and public sectors, became effective on May 1, 2017.

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May 5, 2017

Venezuela Anuncia Aumento del Salario Mínimo y del “Cestaticket Socialista”

En Venezuela, se aumentó el salario mínimo mensual en un sesenta por ciento. Además, se ajustó la base de cálculo del “Cestaticket Socialista,” que se podrá pagar en efectivo o mediante abono en cada cuenta nómina.

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May 4, 2017

Oregon Board Adopts Final Rules to Implement Retirement Savings Program

The Oregon Retirement Savings Board recently adopted final rules to implement the Oregon Retirement Savings Program, which establishes a state-sponsored payroll deduction retirement savings plan.

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May 4, 2017

The Trump Administration's First 100 Days

On April 29, 2017, the first 100 days of the Trump administration came to an end. For those expecting dramatic changes in workplace policy, much of the new administration's agenda remains to be presented and executed.

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May 4, 2017

West Virginia Employers Soon to Enjoy Greater Flexibility in Drug Testing Employees, Despite Enactment of Nation’s 29th Medical Marijuana Law

The West Virginia Legislature recently passed two bills that dramatically change the landscape of West Virginia’s laws on medical marijuana use and employee drug testing.

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