ASAP
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May 8, 2019

Puerto Rico Department of Labor Publishes Guidelines on the Interpretation of Puerto Rico’s Employment Legislation

On May 8, 2019, the Puerto Rico Department of Labor published the first edition of its Guidelines on the Interpretation of Puerto Rico’s Employment Legislation.

ASAP
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May 8, 2019

Colorado Legislature Passes Significant Equal Pay Bill, Including Salary History Ban and Job Posting Requirements

The Colorado General Assembly has passed legislation to strengthen the state’s pay equity requirements, prohibit employers from seeking salary history from job applicants, and require employers to post internal job openings and list salary ranges.

Insight
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May 8, 2019

Ruling Raises Important Considerations for Independent Contractor Background Screening

A federal court’s recent decision demonstrates the value in reviewing all documents related to the independent contractor background screening process to attempt to solidify potential defenses to expansive class-action claims.

Littler Report
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May 8, 2019

The Littler Annual Employer Survey 2019

Littler’s eighth annual survey – completed by 1,331 in-house counsel, HR professionals and C-suite executives – analyzes the impact of these legal, social and technological issues on the workplace.

ASAP
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May 7, 2019

Puerto Rico Supreme Court Holds that an Employee’s Felony Indictment Constitutes Just Cause for Termination

The Puerto Rico Supreme Court recently held that that a felony indictment constitutes just cause for termination under Puerto Rico’s Unjust Dismissal statute, Act No. 80 of May 30, 1976 (Act 80).

Insight
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May 7, 2019

Potential Changes to U.S.-Canadian Border Policy

Customs and Border Protection has changed policies that had allowed Canadian citizens to apply for extension of L-1 intracompany transfer visas at ports of entry along the U.S.-Canadian border or pre-clearance locations at Canadian airports.

Podcast
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May 6, 2019

Collaborative Robots: Progress, Potential and Overcoming Challenges for Adoption

An exploration of collaborative robots – or cobots – and their increasing integration into the workforce.

WPI Report
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May 6, 2019

Paid Sick Leave: Deconstructing the Patchwork to Develop a Way Forward

Paid sick leave laws have proliferated across the U.S. This paper highlights major compliance challenges created for employers and discusses possible fixes for reducing discrepancies and enhancing administrative ease, without sacrificing employee access.

Insight
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May 6, 2019

Ontario, Canada: Reducing the Risk That an Employer’s Release of Claims is Found Unenforceable

When an Ontario employee executes a well-drafted release of claims upon termination, there may still be a risk that a court will conclude the release is unenforceable because it is unconscionable.

WPI Report
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May 6, 2019

An Update on EEO-1 Component-2 Pay Data Collection: A Workplace Policy Institute Briefing

This video briefing explores what employers can expect next regarding the EEOC’s collection of Component-2 data.

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