ASAP
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January 19, 2016

Update on STEM OPT Extension Rule

A February 12, 2016, court-imposed deadline to determine the fate of certain student work permits is fast approaching.

Insight
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January 19, 2016

The OFCCP's Pay Secrecy Final Rule for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors is Now Effective

On January 11, 2016, the final rule issued by the OFCCP amending regulations to implement President Obama's Executive Order 13665, the so-called "Pay Secrecy" or "Pay Transparency" order, took effect.

Insight
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January 13, 2016

Seventh Circuit Affirms the Dismissal of Lawsuit Based on the EEOC's Failure to Conciliate Claims Related to Releases

On December 17, 2015, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirmed a district court’s dismissal of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s lawsuit against CVS Pharmacy.

ASAP
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January 13, 2016

State of the Union 2016 – What Will the President Focus on in his Final Year in Office?

While much of last night's State of the Union Address focused on big-picture issues, President Obama did make some specific employment-related comments during the annual speech to the country.

ASAP
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January 12, 2016

Supreme Court Signals Skepticism of Public-Sector Union Agency Fees

On January 11, 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association, a case that will decide whether public-sector employees can be forced to pay union dues as a condition of employment.

ASAP
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January 12, 2016

Puerto Rico Governor Signs Law Allowing Employees to Use Accrued Paid Sick Leave to Care for Qualified Family Members

Governor Alejandro García Padilla recently signed Law No. 251 (House Bill 695), a measure that provides caregiver leave under Puerto Rico law.

Littler Report
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January 12, 2016

Annual Report on EEOC Developments – Fiscal Year 2015

This Annual Report on EEOC Developments—Fiscal Year 2015, our fifth annual Report, is designed as a comprehensive guide to significant EEOC developments over the past fiscal year.

Insight
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January 8, 2016

The Wellness Program Awakens: District Court Rejects EEOC Challenge in Flambeau

A federal district court in Wisconsin ruled that an employer may require compliance with a wellness program as a condition for participation in its group health plan without violating the ADA.

ASAP
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January 6, 2016

Mexico: Incremento al Salario Mínimo por el Año 2016

La Comisión Nacional de los Salarios Mínimos (CONASAMI) acordó otorgar un aumento general al salario mínimo para el 2016 de 4.20%.

ASAP
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January 6, 2016

Proposed Rule Would Expand Cap Exempt Status for Non-Profit Entities that are 'Related or Affiliated' with Institutions of Higher Education

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently issued a proposed rule to amend certain regulations related to employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant visa programs.

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