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June 15, 2015

Colorado Supreme Court Upholds Termination of Employee for Medical Marijuana Use

On June 15, the Colorado Supreme Court provided good news to Colorado employers that prohibit employee marijuana use.

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June 12, 2015

Sixth Circuit Changes Course on Proof Required to Show Protected Whistleblower Activity Under SOX

The Sixth Circuit has adopted a more lenient standard governing protected whistleblower activity under SOX.

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June 12, 2015

New York City Council Bans the Box

The New York City Council passed a new bill restricting an employer’s ability to inquire into or obtain information about a job applicant’s criminal history before extending a conditional offer of employment.

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June 11, 2015

District Court Holds False Claims Act Applies to Employee Allegedly Terminated for Engaging in Protected Activity Against Unrelated Former Employer

Court held that the antiretaliation provision of the False Claims Act applies to an employer who terminates an employee for engaging in protected conduct against an unrelated entity.

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June 11, 2015

Massachusetts Attorney General Issues Required Notice of Employee Rights and Clarifies the "Safe Harbor" Exemption

The Massachusetts Attorney General has issued a Notice of Employee Rights under the new earned sick leave law, and clarified the scope of the "safe harbor" exemption.

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June 10, 2015

DOL Investigation Tactics and Pending Proposed Rule Come Under Fire During House Hearing

Panelists and lawmakers at a House Subcommittee hearing expressed concern about the pending regulatory changes to the FLSA, and criticized DOL enforcement tactics.

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June 10, 2015

NLRB Upholds Unilateral Changes in Negotiated Employee Benefits

The NLRB recently issued two decisions finding that a unilateral change in employee benefits provided under a collective bargaining agreement was consistent with the agreement and therefore lawful.

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June 10, 2015

Nevada Establishes Conclusive Presumption for Independent Contractor Status

In response to a recent Nevada Supreme Court decision, the Nevada legislature passed a bill, effective June 2, 2015 that specifically defines independent contractors.

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June 10, 2015

Australia: Tax Changes on the Horizon for Expatriates Working in Australia

In May 2015, the Abbott Government announced that, as part of its objectives for the Australian federal budget, it will reform the tax residency rules by creating tougher rules and higher income tax bills.

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June 9, 2015

The NLRB is Primed to Change How Unions Organize Temporary Employees

Under current NLRB rules, a union can organize a bargaining unit of temporary employees, and the user employer’s solely employed regular employees, only if both employers consent. The Board is primed to change this rule.

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