Insight
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March 14, 2016

Wisconsin Supreme Court Weighs in on the Compensability of Pre- and Post-Shift Work

On March 1, 2016, the Wisconsin Supreme Court clarified the circumstances under which employees’ pre- and post-shift donning and doffing constitutes compensable work.

ASAP
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March 10, 2016

Sixth Circuit Refuses to Apply Stricter FLSA Collective Action Certification Standard

In concluding that the proper standard for certifying FLSA collective actions is whether the plaintiffs are "similarly situated," the 6th Circuit ruled that the application of the stricter Rule 23 class action standard was inappropriate.

Insight
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March 10, 2016

Costa Rica's Labor Law Reform: Key Aspects Every Business with Operations in Costa Rica Should Know

Costa Rica recently made significant changes to its labor and employment laws.

ASAP
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March 10, 2016

New Compliance Questions in IRS Form 5500 Warrant Screening Reviews of 401(K) Plans During 2016

The IRS recently added new questions to the 2015 Form 5500/5500-SF annual retirement plan returns.

ASAP
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March 8, 2016

DHS Launches Trial Program to Streamline Employment Visa Applications

The DHS recently announced its launch of the Known Employer Program, under which certain employers are eligible to use an online platform to submit information that can be used for multiple employees' visa applications.

Insight
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March 7, 2016

Ninth Circuit: FLSA's Tip-Pooling Restrictions Apply Regardless of Whether Employers Use Tip Credits

The Ninth Circuit recently upheld the DOL's 2011 revisions to FLSA regulations applying tip-pooling restrictions to employers that do not use a tip credit to satisfy minimum wage obligations.

Podcast
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March 7, 2016

WPI Insider Briefing - A Look at What the EEOC Has Planned for FY 2016

This month WPI Co-Chair Ilyse Schuman, along with Littler's EEO & Diversity Group…

ASAP
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March 4, 2016

Historic Minimum Wage Increase in Oregon

On March 2, 2016, Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed the first geographically-tiered minimum wage hike in the country.

Insight
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March 4, 2016

Don't be Fooled: Significant New Anti-Discrimination and Harassment Policy Requirements Start April 1 for California Employers

On April 1, 2016, new California regulations take effect requiring employers to develop written anti-discrimination and harassment policies that meet numerous new and detailed requirements.

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.

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