ASAP
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May 10, 2019

Westchester County, NY Enacts Standalone Paid “Safe” Time Ordinance

Westchester County, New York has enacted a new ordinance, the “Safe Time Leave Law,” that, beginning October 30, 2019, will require all private employers to provide up to 40 hours of paid leave for victims of domestic violence and human trafficking.

Littler Report
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May 9, 2019

Artificial Intelligence, Robots, Reskilling & Ethics – Fourth Revolution Board of Director Imperatives & the Chair's Evolving Role

Robotics and AI are predicted to have $258 billion of revenue by 2020, a trillion dollars of revenue by 2025, and shortly thereafter, anticipated to become the largest global industry.

ASAP
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May 9, 2019

Washington State Enacts Comprehensive Noncompete Reform

On May 8, 2019, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1450 (HB 1450), radically altering the law governing noncompetition agreements and moonlighting prohibitions in Washington State.

ASAP
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May 9, 2019

Puerto Rico Treasury Department Issues New Quarterly Tax Return for Withholding Payments for Services Rendered

The Puerto Rico Treasury recently issued Internal Revenue Circular Letter No. 19-10 to announce the issuance of a new Quarterly Return and its electronic filing procedures, and to establish a minimum tax withholding amount.

WPI Report
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May 9, 2019

Automation & Artificial Intelligence: TIDE at the Tipping Point

In recent months, we appear to have reached a tipping point in squarely facing both the challenges and opportunities presented by the technology-induced displacement of employees (TIDE).

ASAP
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May 8, 2019

Washington Legislature Passes the Washington State Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Act to Permit Affirmative Action in Public Employment, Education, and Contracting

For 20 years, public agencies in Washington State have been barred from favoring or discriminating against applicants, employees, or contractors based on sex, ethnicity, color, race, or national origin.

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.

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