ASAP
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April 3, 2019

New Mexico Increases Minimum Wage and Creates Uncertainty in Tip Pooling

On April 1, 2019, New Mexico Governor Lujan Grisham (D) signed Senate Bill (SB) 437, which amends the New Mexico Minimum Wage Act by increasing the state minimum wage, increasing the minimum cash wage for tipped employees, and revising tip pool standards.

ASAP
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April 3, 2019

Remuneration of Business-Related Travel Time in Germany

According to a recent decision from the German Federal Labor Court, necessary travel time spent in the employer’s interest generally has to be compensated like working time. This decision impacts business travel, especially for multinational companies.

Dear Littler
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April 3, 2019

Dear Littler: Can Employees be Exempt from Income Tax?

A new employee claims he is not subject to income tax. Is this possible? How should we direct HR to respond?

ASAP
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April 2, 2019

D.C. District Court Vacates Core Elements of New Association Health Plan Regulations

A federal court struck down key portions of the new association health plan (AHP) regulations last week, just days before the fledgling rules for self-insured medical plans were slated to go into effect regarding newly-created AHPs.

Insight
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April 2, 2019

Littler Lightbulb: Highlighting Five Trends in Hospitality

Based on our monitoring of legislative, regulatory, and judicial developments, this article shines a light on five key issues that are, or should be, top of mind right now for hospitality employers.

Podcast
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April 2, 2019

What’s in a Name? Stamping Out Bias in Employment Screening Processes

How can employers recognize these unconscious biases in hiring and take steps to address them?

ASAP
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April 2, 2019

House of Representatives Passes Paycheck Fairness Act, But its Future is Uncertain

On March 27, 2019, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7, the Paycheck Fairness Act. Because the issue of pay equity is gaining ground, the bill may be used as a campaign talking point as the next election approaches.

ASAP
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April 1, 2019

DOL Issues Third Proposed Rule in Two Weeks, This Time on Joint Employment

On April 1, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on joint employment under the Fair Labor Standards Act—the third proposed rule published by the agency in the last two weeks.

ASAP
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April 1, 2019

Maryland Joins Growing List of States Increasing Statewide Minimum Wage to $15 Per Hour

On March 28, 2019, Maryland lawmakers passed an increase in the state minimum wage to $15 per hour starting January 1, 2025.

WPI Report
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April 1, 2019

WPI Wage Watch: Minimum Wage, Tip, and Overtime Developments (March Edition)

It was a busy third month of 2019, so we will march right into discussing developments concerning the minimum wage, tips, and overtime.

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