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January 30, 2018

New Act Prohibits Employers in Puerto Rico from Using Absences to Measure Employee Efficiency and Performance

A new law in Puerto Rico provides greater protections for non-exempt private sector employees by prohibiting employers from using sick leave to measure employees’ efficiency in their annual performance evaluations.

Dear Littler
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January 24, 2018

Dear Littler: Is an Extended Leave of Absence a Reasonable Accommodation Required by the ADA?

An employee exhausted FMLA leave, now wants to take additional leave under the ADA. Since when is NOT working considered a reasonable accommodation?

Insight
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January 17, 2018

Maryland Becomes the Latest State to Require Paid Sick and Safe Leave

On January 12, 2018, the Maryland legislature overrode Governor Larry Hogan’s (R) 2017 veto of the Healthy Working Families Act, enacting legislation that requires Maryland businesses to provide covered employees with sick and safe leave.

WPI Report
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January 3, 2018

WPI State of the States: A Busy December Signals a Wild 2018 for Employers

Despite the holiday break in most statehouses and city halls, legislators were quite productive in December. More than 40 employment-related bills were introduced or advanced last month, across nearly 20 states and municipalities.

ASAP
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December 20, 2017

What Notable Employment Provisions are in the Tax Bill?

The first significant piece of legislation to make it to President Trump's desk, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1), contains some provisions impacting employers.

Insight
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December 19, 2017

Prince George's County, Maryland Enacts Paid "Safe" Time Law

Prince George’s County, Maryland has enacted a new law requiring that covered employees be allowed to accrue and use paid leave for absences connected to domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

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December 11, 2017

Employer Responsibilities Mount as California Fires Rage

This article summarizes some of the key labor and employment issues that may arise in the near term for businesses affected by California's wildfires.

ASAP
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December 5, 2017

Approved Senate Tax Bill Addresses Paid Leave, Sexual Harassment Settlement Nondisclosures

The Senate-approved tax legislation includes a tax credit to employers that provide their employees with paid family and medical leave, and a prohibition on business expense deductions for the cost of sexual harassment settlements subject to NDAs.

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November 29, 2017

Bill 148 is Now the Law in Ontario, Canada

Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017, which significantly amends Ontario labour and employment law, has received Royal Assent and is now law.

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November 13, 2017

Ready or Not, Here It Comes! 2018 Brings New Labor & Employment Laws, Primarily at the State Level

On January 1, 2018, and throughout the coming year, employers across the nation will confront a host of new or amended federal, state, and/or local laws.

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