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January 28, 2016

México: Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación resuelve sobre constitucionalidad de limitar salarios caídos en juicios laborales

El 20 de enero del año en curso, se resolvió en sesión ordinaria de la Segunda Sala de la Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación la contradicción de tesis sustentada entre diversos tribunales colegiados, respecto a la constitucionalidad de la reforma al a

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January 27, 2016

DOL to Revive Survey to Assess Members of "Gig" Economy

The changing nature of employment, including the move to more online-based commerce, has increased the number of on-demand or "gig" workers. The DOL now seeks an official government record of these workers.

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January 27, 2016

DOJ Warns That Employers Using Labor Contractors That Violate Anti-Discrimination Laws May be Held Liable

The OSC recently issued an opinion letter clarifying that employers that carry out discriminatory employment practices, even indirectly by way of a third-party labor contractor, may still be held liable for certain INA violations.

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January 25, 2016

Understanding New York Regulations Regarding Prohibited Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity, Transgender Status, or Gender Dysphoria

New York State and New York City both recently enacted regulations and enforcement guidance designed to prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender identity, transgender status, gender expression and gender dysphoria.

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January 25, 2016

IRS Notice 2016-03 Modifies the IRS Determination Letter Program

The IRS recently issued Notice 2016-03, addressing several items with respect to changes made to the IRS’s determination letter program, and extending the deadline for sponsors to adopt a pre-approved defined contribution plan in certain instances.

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January 25, 2016

New Mexico Court Finds Employer Had No Obligation to Accommodate Medical Marijuana Use

Must a New Mexico employer allow an employee to use medical marijuana as a reasonable accommodation for the employee’s disability? “No,” according to a New Mexico federal district court.

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January 22, 2016

Minnesota Supreme Court Holds Six-Year Statute of Limitations Applies to Reporting Claims under the Minnesota Whistleblower Act

The Minnesota Supreme Court affirmed an appellate court decision that extended the state's two year statute of limitations for certain whistleblowing claims to six years.

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January 22, 2016

IRS Reduces Voluntary Compliance Program Filing Fees for Most Plans

The IRS recently published its annual update on user fees, which now includes fees for Voluntary Compliance Program applications filed with the IRS pursuant to the Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System.

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January 22, 2016

FTC Report: With Big Data Can Come Big Responsibility

This month's FTC Report identifies benefits and risks associated with companies’ use of big data.

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January 22, 2016

Supreme Court Limits ERISA Plans' Reimbursement Rights

This week the U.S. Supreme Court dealt a blow to ERISA plans that seek to recover health benefits paid to participants who sustain injuries caused by third parties.

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