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July 6, 2017

Email – It’s the New Letter

Email is becoming increasingly important in documenting employee work performance.

WPI Report
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July 6, 2017

WPI State of the States: State Legislatures and Governors Turn Up the Heat

As the dog days of summer settle in, most statehouses have closed up shop. Legislatures in approximately 12 states remain in regular session, however, with a couple more active in special session.

ASAP
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July 6, 2017

Big Changes in Missouri: A New and Improved Missouri Human Rights Act Becomes Law

On June 30, 2017, Missouri Governor Eric Greitens signed into law Senate Bill 43, which corrects the Missouri Human Rights Act (MHRA) by bringing it into closer alignment with federal and other states' anti-discrimination statutes.

ASAP
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July 5, 2017

Overhaul of H-1B Visa Program Expected in Response to "Buy American and Hire American" Order

The White House has been working with the Department of Justice to formulate changes to the H-1B visa program pursuant to the administration’s “Buy American and Hire American” executive order.

Insight
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July 5, 2017

Amendment to Japan’s Omnibus Data Protection Law Means New Compliance Requirements for U.S. Multinational Employers With Operations in Japan

Japan recently amended its omnibus data protection law, the Personal Information Protection Act to add new compliance requirements that will have an immediate impact on many U.S. multinational employers with employees in Japan.

WPI Report
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July 5, 2017

Mid-Year Roundup: Equal Pay and Related Bills Command Attention in 2017

Consistent with a major theme of the 2016 election cycle, equal pay and similar wage proposals dominated the attention of state legislatures in the first half of 2017.

ASAP
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July 5, 2017

New Rules Applicable to NYC’s Freelance Isn't Free Act Prevents Covered Employers from Utilizing Arbitration Provisions and Class Action Waivers

Anticipated rules to “clarify” New York City’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act, which amend Title 6 of the City’s Rules by adding a new chapter 12, have now been promulgated by the Department of Consumer Affairs and go into effect on July 24, 2017.

Insight
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June 30, 2017

Nevada Mandates Employer Provided Leave and Accommodations for Victims of Domestic Violence

Nevada Senate Bill 361, designated simply as an Act relating to domestic violence, becomes fully effective January 1, 2018.

Podcast
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June 30, 2017

Employment Law Goes Local – California Municipalities Regulate the Hiring and Scheduling of Workers

As workplace regulations spread among California cities, employers confront a tangled web of local…

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