ASAP
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May 3, 2017

Canada: Ontario Superior Court of Justice Finds Against Employee in Negative Job Reference Dispute

In a lawsuit involving both wrongful dismissal and defamation, Canada's Ontario Superior Court of Justice has ruled that an employer’s negative review of an employee’s attitude during a reference check call did not amount to defamation.

Insight
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May 2, 2017

FTC Issues "Advice" on Background Check Disclosure and Authorization Forms

On April 28, 2017, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a blog article entitled “Background checks on prospective employees: Keep required disclosures simple.”

ASAP
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May 2, 2017

In Germany, a Difficult Equation: Travel Time = Working Time = Pay?

When does travel time count as working time? Under German law, there are reasonably well-defined criteria to make this determination.

ASAP
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May 2, 2017

Germany: Performance Target Agreements and Objectives

Employees in Germany with a bonus arrangement can claim variable compensation if they meet their agreed-upon or specified performance targets. What should be considered?

WPI Report
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May 1, 2017

WPI State of the States — Legislative Proposals Are Taking Root

This month’s State of the States highlights some of the prominent trends demonstrated by the bills that are advancing across the nation.

ASAP
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May 1, 2017

OSHA Rights its Course: Only Authorized Union Agents and Employees Can Participate During OSHA Inspections

On April 25, 2017, OSHA reversed its position that during inspections of non-union workplaces, employees could be represented by anyone selected by the employees, including non-representative outside union agents.

ASAP
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May 1, 2017

Germany: News on Disqualification Periods Following Termination Agreements

In Germany, employees frequently refuse to sign separation agreements for fear that the Employment Agency will disqualify them from receiving unemployment benefits. A revision of the Employment Agency's internal directives has created some new leeway.

WPI Report
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April 28, 2017

WPI Wage Watch: Minimum Wage & Overtime Updates (April Edition)

Wage developments at the federal, state, and local levels could affect employer operations in the near or distant future.

ASAP
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April 28, 2017

U.S. Supreme Court Holds Sovereign Immunity Does Not Protect Tribal Employee Sued Individually

The high court ruled ruled that a Native American tribe’s sovereign immunity from lawsuits does not extend to a tribal employee sued over actions he took within the scope of his employment.

Insight
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April 26, 2017

New Changes to Massachusetts Regulations on Criminal History Checks

Massachusetts recently issued amended regulations governing use of the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services' (DCJIS) database of information. These changes will impact employers that obtain criminal records provided by the DCJIS.

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