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April 4, 2016

OSHA Continues to Turn Up the Volume on Whistleblowing

OSHA recently issued two rules implementing the whistleblower protections under the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 and the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act.

Insight
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April 4, 2016

The Corporate Human Rights Benchmark Ranks Large Companies' Human Rights Performance

In March 2016, the Corporate Human Rights Benchmark published its “Pilot Methodology,” revealing plans for a publicly available, comparative, year-on-year “snapshot” of the human rights performance of the largest 500 companies.

ASAP
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March 31, 2016

Utah Enacts Post-Employment Restrictions Act

A growing number of states are tightening conditions on restrictive covenants. As of March 22, 2016, Utah has now joined their ranks with its “Post-Employment Restrictions Act,” HB 251.

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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.

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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.

ASAP
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March 28, 2016

What Does North Carolina's New Public Facilities Law Mean for Employers?

Approximately one week before changes to Charlotte’s non-discrimination ordinances were to take effect, the State of North Carolina enacted a law that not only invalidates the amendments, but has broader implications for all state discrimination claims.

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March 25, 2016

Austin Becomes the First City in Texas to “Ban the Box”

On March 24, 2016, the Austin City Council passed the Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance, which will prohibit most employers from asking questions about or considering an individual’s criminal history until after making a conditional offer of employment.

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March 24, 2016

Michigan Franchisors Not Joint Employers of Employees of Franchisees Absent Agreement

Michigan recently amended state law to make it clear that unless otherwise specifically provided for in the franchise agreement, a franchisee is considered the sole employer of workers to whom it pays wages or provides a benefit plan.

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March 24, 2016

Department of Labor Issues Long-Awaited "Persuader Activity" Final Rule

A new rule will require employers to file public reports when they use consultants (including lawyers) to provide labor relations advice and services that have the purpose of persuading employees regarding union organizing or collective bargaining.

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March 24, 2016

Puerto Rico Qualified Retirement Plans: Treasury Eliminates Form 480.70(OE) Filing Requirement for Plan Years Beginning on January 1, 2015, Establishing New Filing Requirements and Deadlines

The Puerto Rico Treasury recently issued an Administrative Determination eliminating the requirement to file PR Treasury Form 480.70(OE) for retirement plans whose tax year begins after December 31, 2014.

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