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December 26, 2018

Mexico's New Minimum Wages and Geographical Zones Confirmed

On December 26, 2018, Mexico's National Minimum Wage Commission published its resolution establishing the new general and professional minimum wages, effective January 1, 2019, and confirming the new geographical regions for minimum wage purposes.

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December 26, 2018

New York City Moves to Prohibit Discrimination Based on Family Planning and to Protect Reproductive Choice

On December 20, 2018, the New York City (NYC) Council added “sexual and other reproductive health decisions” to the list of protected classes under the NYC Human Rights Law.

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December 23, 2018

How will the Partial Government Shutdown Affect Employers, Especially Federal Contractors?

After a tumultuous week on Capitol Hill, Congress adjourned Friday evening without reaching a deal to fund portions of the U.S. government, resulting in a partial government closure when funding lapsed at midnight.

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December 20, 2018

End-of-Year Washington State (and Local) Paid Sick and Safe Time Issues

For employers with Washington State operations, what happened in 2018 does not necessarily stay in 2018. Those bidding 2018 farewell cannot say goodbye to various paid sick and safe time (PSST) policy, notice, and leave calculation obligations in 2019.

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December 20, 2018

Littler’s European Executive Employer Survey: What Issues Cause HR Heartburn in Europe?

A roundtable discussion concerning what HR issues are top of mind for European employers.

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December 20, 2018

Senate Democrats Preview Workplace Harassment Agenda

Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), the ranking Democrat on the U.S. Senate’s HELP Committee, has released recommendations for legislative action to combat unlawful workplace harassment.

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December 20, 2018

Michigan Governor Signs Amended Paid Sick Leave and Minimum Wage Laws

On December 14, 2018, Michigan’s employment law landscape dramatically changed—again—when Governor Rick Snyder (R) signed two lame duck session bills that overhaul the recently revised minimum wage and tip law and newly created paid sick law.

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December 19, 2018

Mexico: Senate Passes Bill Granting School-Related Leave to Working Parents

Mexico's Senate Joint Commissions on Education and Legislative Studies have approved a bill that would grant working parents the legal right to take time off from work to participate in their children’s school activities.

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December 19, 2018

México: Aprueba el Senado proyecto de reforma sobre flexibilidad de la jornada para padres trabajadores

El pasado 5 de diciembre las Comisiones Unidas de Educación y la de Estudios Legislativos del Senado de la República emitieron el proyecto de decreto que reforma disposiciones de la Ley General de Educación y Ley Federal del Trabajo

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December 18, 2018

México Aumenta el Salario Mínimo General y Crea una Nueva Zona Económica Salarial para los Municipios Vecinos de la Frontera Norte

Ayer, el presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador anunció un acuerdo con el sector empresarial y el Banco de México para aumentar el salario mínimo a $102.68 pesos diarios, a partir del 1 de enero de 2019, lo que representa un aumento del 16.21%.

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