Insight
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November 7, 2018

United Nations Further Deliberates a Treaty Seeking to Impose Corporate Liability for Human Rights Violations

A United Nations working group recently debated a first draft of a multilateral treaty addressing human rights violations committed by businesses.

ASAP
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November 7, 2018

What Will the Democratic Takeover of the House of Representatives Mean for Labor and Employment Law?

What does this new House Democratic majority, and strengthened Republican majority in the Senate, mean for labor and employment policy over the next two years?

ASAP
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November 6, 2018

DOL Extends PAID Program, Presenting Employers with "Third Option" to Release FLSA Claims

In an effort to create a win-win solution for both employers and employees, the Department of Labor has extended its pilot compliance program, called the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID).

ASAP
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November 5, 2018

Puerto Rico Treasury Department Changes Tax Reporting on Act 80 Payments Made During Tax Year 2018

On October 22, 2018, the Puerto Rico Department of the Treasury issued Publication 18-03, which makes tax reporting and tax deadline changes for certain severance payments.

WPI Report
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November 1, 2018

WPI State of the States: What State and Local Measures Will Appear on the Ballot?

This month's State of the States reviews notable ballot initiatives, as well as the handful of bills that advanced at the state and local levels in October.

ASAP
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November 1, 2018

New Jersey Publishes Mandatory Paid Sick Leave Notice in 12 New Languages

New Jersey’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development created a webpage concerning the state’s paid sick and safe time law, and the site includes resources such as the mandatory notice in English and numerous other languages.

ASAP
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November 1, 2018

México: Nueva Norma Oficial Mexicana para Prevenir y Abordar Factores de Riesgo Psicosocial en el Centro de Trabajo.

El pasado 23 de octubre del presente año, la Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social (“STPS”) publicó en el Diario Oficial de la Federación la Norma Oficial Mexicana NOM-035-STPS-2018 (“NOM”), sobre los factores de riesgo psicosocial en el trabajo

ASAP
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November 1, 2018

Mexico: New Regulations to Prevent and Address Psychological Risks in the Workplace

On October, 23, 2018, Mexico’s Labor Ministry published in its Official Gazette of the Federation, regulations requiring all employers in Mexico to identify, analyze and prevent work-related psychological risks.

WPI Report
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October 31, 2018

WPI Wage Watch: Minimum Wage & Overtime Developments (October Edition)

After indulging in too much sugar and embarrassing group photos this Halloween, relax and unwind with this month's update on minimum wage, tip, and overtime developments.

ASAP
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October 31, 2018

Victoria, Australia Amends Long Service Leave Laws as of November 1, 2018

Important amendments to Victoria’s long service leave laws, which entitle certain employees to paid leave as a reward for their loyalty, are taking effect on November 1, 2018.

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