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April 21, 2016

Bonding by the Bay: San Francisco Mandates Paid Parental Leave

On April 21, 2016, Mayor Ed Lee signed an ordinance making San Francisco the first municipality to require private employers to compensate employees while on parental bonding leave.

Insight
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April 13, 2016

Obesity Alone as a Disability? Slim Chance, Says Eighth Circuit

Recently, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit upheld judgment against an individual seeking ADA protection on the basis of obesity.

Podcast
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April 12, 2016

Emerging Accessibility Issues under Title III of the ADA

Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers in a wide range of…

WPI Report
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April 5, 2016

Workplace Policy Institute Insider Report — April 2016

This month's edition of WPI's Insider Report includes articles on the Administration's push to finalize rules before the November elections, legislative and litigation steps to thwart those efforts, and state bills and ordinances that have advanced.

Insight
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March 30, 2016

Protecting Alcoholics, Preventing Alcohol Misuse and Distinguishing Between the Two

It has long been clear that the ADA protects alcoholism if it qualifies as a “disability.” That said, courts have consistently held that employers can have legitimate work rules that prohibit alcohol use in the workforce.

ASAP
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March 29, 2016

Seattle’s Updated Labor Standards Requirements

Seattle, Washington has amended the quartet of laws addressing labor standards. These changes affect, among other things, notice and posting requirements and also strengthen enforcement.

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March 23, 2016

Vermont Becomes the Fifth State to Pass Paid Sick Leave Legislation

On March 9, 2016, Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin signed House Bill 187 into law, making Vermont the third state in New England and the fifth state in the United States to enact a state-wide paid sick leave law.

WPI Report
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March 3, 2016

Workplace Policy Institute Insider Report — March 2016

Littler's Workplace Policy Institute® (WPI™) presents the Insider Report, a monthly newsletter detailing key labor, employment, and benefits policy developments at the federal, state, local and global levels.

Insight
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February 29, 2016

Wading through the Changing Tide of Paid Sick Leave Laws in Washington State

2016 may be the most dynamic year yet for paid sick leave developments in Washington State.

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February 26, 2016

DOL Issues Proposed Rule Implementing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors

The DOL has issued its long-awaited proposed rule to implement Executive Order 13706, which requires that covered federal government contractors provide employees with up to seven days of paid sick leave per year, including paid leave for family care.

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