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News & Analysis

Wage and Hour

December 12, 2019

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ASAP

Washington State Radically Increases Minimum Salary, Fee and Hourly Rates for White Collar Overtime Exemptions

On December 11, 2019, the Washington Department of Labor & Industries announced its final rule amending Washington State’s white collar overtime exemption regulations.
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Workplace Safety and Health (OSHA & MSHA)

December 10, 2019

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ASAP

Occupational Safety and Health Administration Releases FY 2019 “Top 10” List

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its top 10 most frequently cited violations for Fiscal Year 2019.
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Discrimination and Harassment

December 9, 2019

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Dear Littler

Dear Littler: Can We Still Maintain Hairstyle and Personal Grooming Policies?

Our handbook restricts employees on the sales floor from wearing facial piercings, visible tattoos, long beards and dreadlocks. We’ve heard that new laws prohibit “hairstyle discrimination” and restrict dress codes. Can we still maintain our look?
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Workplace Policy Institute

December 9, 2019

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ASAP

National and State Trade Groups Sue to Strike Down California “Anti-Arbitration” Law

On Friday, December 6, 2019, a coalition of national and state trade associations filed suit in California federal court seeking to strike down the state’s recently enacted “anti-arbitration” law, A.B. 51.
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ERISA and Benefit Plan Litigation

December 6, 2019

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ASAP

“Medical Necessity” Isn’t Well-Defined Unless It Is Well-Defined

A U.S. District Court in Connecticut recently issued an order that highlights the importance of understanding exactly what the term “medically necessary” means in an ERISA health plan.
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Press

Littler CaseSmart

December 11, 2019

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Press Release

Littler Recognized in Financial Times 2019 North America Innovative Lawyers Report

The firm was recognized in multiple categories and earned the top ranking for innovation in the “Technology and Data” category for its suite of service solutions that provide data-driven insights at each stage of the legal process.
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Diversity & Inclusion Consulting

December 11, 2019

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Press Release

Littler Launches Nonbinary Gender Inclusiveness and Identification Initiative

The firm has taken several steps to advance nonbinary gender inclusiveness, including the use of gender-neutral language for internal and external communications and the creation of voluntary preferred pronoun identification signature block options.
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December 6, 2019

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Press Release

Littler Attorneys in Venezuela Earn Best Lawyers© Recognition

Shareholders Liliana Salazar and Juan Carlos Varela were recognized in the Labor and Employment Law category.
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December 2, 2019

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Press Release

Littler Attorneys Named to 2020 Best Lawyers in Mexico©

Shareholders David Leal, León Rodríguez and Mónica Schiaffino were recognized in the Labor and Employment Law category.
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November 26, 2019

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Press Release

Littler, Cornell Tech and Neota Logic to Present Legal Apps Competition on December 6

The event, which is open to the public, will take place at the Tata Innovation Center on Cornell Tech’s campus on Roosevelt Island in New York City.
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On-Demand MasterClass: Auditing for Overtime Compliance

This 90-minute master class provides an in-depth overview of the DOL's much-awaited changes to the "white collar" overtime regulations ahead of the January 1, 2020 compliance deadline. Topics include understanding the new rules, organizing a self-audit, techniques and methodologies for making the classification call, and best practice documentation and communications.