Insight
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December 22, 2016

District of Columbia Passes Expansive Paid Leave Law

After more than a year of debate, on December 20, 2016, the District of Columbia Council voted to create one of the most generous paid leave laws in the country.

Insight
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December 22, 2016

New Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave Laws for Washington Employers

November 2016 was a dynamic month for laws relating to Washington State workers.

Insight
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December 20, 2016

Federal Overtime Rule Injunction Calls for State-Level Attention

Although employers (for now) do not need to comply with the DOL's new overtime exemption rule, they should consider whether current salary levels for their exempt employees satisfy state law requirements.

ASAP
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December 19, 2016

EEOC Issues Guidance on Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace

The EEOC recently published a resource document titled, “Depression, PTSD, & Other Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace: Your Legal Rights,” which summarizes the rights of individuals with mental health conditions under the ADA.

ASAP
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December 16, 2016

What Can We Expect From California's Upcoming 2017-2018 Legislative Session?

With the dust still settling from last month's unprecedented presidential election, California’s politicians have not stood still. In partisan terms, the election results in California could not be more different from that of the rest of the U.S.

ASAP
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December 16, 2016

Puerto Rico Treasury Announces 2017 Limits on Qualified Retirement Plans

On December 8, 2016, the Puerto Rico Department of the Treasury issued its Tax Policy Circular Letter No. 16-07 (“CL 16-07”), announcing the applicable limits for 2017 for qualified retirement plans.

Littler Report
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December 15, 2016

A Review of the EEOC's Systemic Initiative: Tracking its Progress, Current Priorities, and Key Developments in FY 2016

This article reviews key aspects of recent EEOC reports and highlights key developments over the past year as the agency continues to devote a significant amount of its limited resources to systemic discrimination.

ASAP
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December 15, 2016

Puerto Rico Employers Cannot Withhold Income Taxes for Christmas Bonuses of $600 or Less

Pursuant to the current income tax withholding rules issued by the Puerto Rico Department of the Treasury, there are specific income tax withholding rules applicable when a Christmas bonus is paid, which differ from those applicable to regular wages.

ASAP
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December 15, 2016

Reminder: USCIS Filing Fees Will Increase on December 23, 2016

Beginning on December 23, 2016, filing fees for many United States Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) visa petitions and applications will increase. This is the first time since 2010 that USCIS has increased its filing fees.

Insight
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December 14, 2016

The Philadelphia Wage Equity Bill Will Ban Employers From Asking Prospective Employees About Their Past Wages and Fringe Benefits

On December 8, 2016, the Philadelphia City Council passed a Wage Equity Bill that prohibits employers from asking about a prospective employee’s wage and fringe benefits history.

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