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October 11, 2017

White House Releases Trump Administration Immigration Policy Priorities

On October 8, 2017, the White House released a list of immigration priorities addressing border security, interior enforcement, and a merit-based immigration system.

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October 10, 2017

Puerto Rico Department of the Treasury Grants Temporary Tax Exemptions for Employer-Provided Payments and Certain Benefits to Employees Related to Hurricane Maria Relief

On October 4, 2017, the Puerto Rico Department of the Treasury issued Administrative Determination No. 17-21 granting temporary income tax exemptions for employer-provided payments and certain benefits related to Hurricane Maria relief.

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October 9, 2017

NY DOL Issues Amendment to the Regulation Governing the Payment of Wages to Home Care Aides Who Work a Shift of 24 Hours or More

The NY DOL issued an amendment to a Wage Order to clarify that bona fide meal periods and sleep times may be excluded from hours worked by home care aides who work a shift of 24 hours or more in accordance with federal FLSA regulations.

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October 5, 2017

México: Medidas de Apoyo a Empresarios y Trabajadores con domicilio en diversos Estados de la República declarados en desastre natural por los recientes terremotos

Mediante comunicado oficial el Instituto del Fondo Nacional de la Vivienda para los Trabajadores…

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October 5, 2017

Mexico: INFONAVIT Implements Support Measures for Employers and Employees Located in the Various Mexican States Impacted by the Recent Earthquakes

The INFONAVIT announced the implementation of support measures for employers and employees located in various Mexican states declared to be in a state of disaster due to the September 8 and 19, 2017 earthquakes.

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October 4, 2017

What's All the Fuss About? An Overview of Fair Scheduling Requirements, and a Few Tips for Staying on Top of Them All

Predictive or fair scheduling laws have taken hold on the West Coast in the cities of Emeryville,…

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October 4, 2017

The Current State of Meal and Rest Break Law in Washington State

This article summarizes certain aspects of the current Washington State law of meal and rest breaks, taking into account the latest appellate ruling on the topic.

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October 3, 2017

Affinity Groups – Relevant or Relics?

A discussion of the pitfalls and opportunities associated with affinity groups.

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October 2, 2017

WPI State of the States: Major Bills Advance in September, With More on Deck for October

The baseball pennant races are about to kick off, but not all the action is on the field. Roughly a dozen state legislatures were in session during September, and they considered more than 50 labor and employment bills.

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October 2, 2017

On the Rhode Again: Paid Sick Leave Drought Ends with New Rhode Island Law

After a nine-month drought in 2017, a new paid sick and safe leave law has been enacted in Rhode Island.

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