Insight
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August 29, 2017

Washington’s New Healthy Starts Act Requires Employers to Provide Reasonable Accommodations to Pregnant Workers Absent the Showing of a Disability

Washington’s legislature recently passed a new Healthy Starts Act (the “Act”), which places significant obligations on Washington employers with respect to pregnant employees.

ASAP
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August 29, 2017

New York State Issues Guidance on Tax Treatment of Paid Family Leave Contributions and Benefits

A New York agency has issued much-needed guidance regarding the tax treatment of deductions from employee wages used to finance paid family leave premiums, and the tax treatment of paid family leave benefits to be received by eligible employees.

ASAP
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August 29, 2017

México: Nuevo Sistema Permite a Patrones Informar su Cumplimiento de la Ley Laboral y Evitar Inspecciones

La STPS anunció la creación de un sistema en línea para medir y monitorear el cumplimiento de los patrones de las normas que regulan las condiciones generales de trabajo, capacitación y adiestramiento, y seguridad e higiene en el centro de trabajo.

ASAP
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August 29, 2017

Mexico: New System Allows Employers to Self-Report Compliance with Labor Law and Avoid Inspection Visits

Mexico’s Labor Department has created an online system to measure and monitor employers’ compliance with the laws regulating the working conditions, training, safety and health in the workplace.

Insight
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August 28, 2017

Back to School Bulletin! Special State Leave Laws Can Apply for Parents

As the new school year begins, employers should familiarize themselves with applicable school activities laws in states where they operate.

Littler Report
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August 28, 2017

How to Launch an Employee Compensation, Bonus or Benefits Plan Internationally

Harmonizing pay, bonuses and benefits across different markets and legal systems requires a proactive, strategic and legally-compliant approach.

ASAP
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August 25, 2017

NAIS and TABS Release Their First Task Force Report on Addressing Educator Sexual Misconduct

On August 22, 2017, the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) released their first joint report on sexual misconduct in independent schools.

ASAP
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August 25, 2017

Mandatory Use of New Form I-9 to Begin Soon

As a reminder, on July 17, 2017, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a revised version of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, which employers must begin using no later than September 18, 2017.

ASAP
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August 23, 2017

EEOC Must Reconsider its Wellness Regulations

The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia invalidated the EEOC’s final regulations on the operation of voluntary wellness programs under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA).

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