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Democrat Governor Tony Evers Signs Third Earned Wage Access Bill

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On March 21, Wisconsin Democrat Governor Tony Evers signed into law the country’s third earned wage access (EWA) bill, which recognizes EWA as a new and innovative financial service by creating a distinct license and...more

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Missouri Becomes Latest State to Establish Regulatory Framework for Earned Wage Access Products

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On July 7, Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed SB 103 into law, which prohibits any person from offering earned wage access (EWA) services without registering with the Division of Finance and paying an annual $1,000 fee. The...more

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Kronos Outage: Five Things to Do Now if You Are Impacted

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Just as the year is winding down and many HR professionals are looking forward to well-deserved breaks away from work, Kronos announced that it was the victim of ransomware and that UKC Workforce Central, UKG TeleStaff,...more

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Lessons for Management from the John Deere Strike

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The John Deere Co. Strike – Sign of the Times? In case you missed it, a major battle between labor and management is playing out in the heartland. On October 14, over 10,000 UAW-represented workers at John Deere Co....more

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Hurricane Irma: 10 Challenges for Employers

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Hurricane Irma shows no sign of relenting as it barrels toward Florida and the Southeast Coast of the United States. As noted in a prior Littler article about Irma, safety and security are the top priorities at this point....more

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The future of work: when will I be able to pay employees in Bitcoin?

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We have been watching with close interest the exponential expansion of crypto-currencies. These instruments, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin, are methods of secure, electronic transfer of value between individuals...more

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The Trump Card: What’s In Store for the Workplace in 2017 and Beyond?

On November 3, 2016, the National Labor Relations Board issued a Decision and Order in Trump Ruffin Commercial, LLC, finding that the Trump International Hotel, Las Vegas unlawfully refused to bargain with UNITE HERE...more

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New California Labor and Employment Laws for 2017

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Continuing a trend from recent years, the California Legislature passed, and Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law, numerous labor and employment bills in 2016. Each becomes effective on Jan. 1, 2017, unless otherwise...more

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California Employer Compliance 2017

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There have been significant changes to state and federal laws in 2016 affecting employers of all sizes and in many industries. We'd like to help our clients stay apprised of some of the more critical changes by reminding all...more

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Employment Law Changes in the Trump Administration

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When Donald Trump takes office in January 2017 he will enjoy Republican majorities in both the House and Senate, which should allow him to take quick action on a number of employment law issues. Although there issome...more

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With the Election (Mercifully) Behind Us, What Will a Trump Administration Mean for Employers?

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The 2016 Presidential election was arguably the most contentious, unpredictable, and politically polarizing race in this nation's history. The contours of the electoral map changed by the hour in the days leading up to...more

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Proposed Rule Would Radically Alter Use of Direct Deposit and Paycards in New York

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On June 15, 2016, the New York State Department of Labor (“NYSDOL”) published a proposed rule governing the permissible methods for an employer in New York to pay wages to employees. The most radical change is that all...more

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Unpaid Interns: The Second Circuit Pours Cold Water on a Hot Topic

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Can businesses use unpaid interns? Over the past few years, this is a frequent question from corporate clients and a mainstay subject in the legal blogosphere (including right here). The heightened interest stemmed from a...more

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The Proposed Overtime Regulations: What They Say, What They Mean, and What To Do Now

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued its long-awaited proposed rule that would change the federal regulations of the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) overtime provisions in a June 30, 2015 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking...more

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Second Circuit Teaches Unpaid Interns a Lesson

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In a closely watched case affecting the viability of unpaid internship programs at for-profit employers, the Second Circuit held that the “primary beneficiary” test should be used to decide whether interns should be deemed...more

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NLRB Moves Toward New Standard to Hold Franchisors Are Joint Employers of Their Franchisees' Employees

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Over the last two years fast-food workers have engaged in walkouts and other activities protesting their wages and seeking an increase to $15/hr. Numerous unfair labor practice charges have been filed with the National Labor...more

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Seattle Increases Minimum Wage to $15.00 Per Hour Over Several Years

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Seattle, Washington has enacted groundbreaking legislation that, over several years, will phase in a $15.00 per hour minimum wage, the nation’s highest for private employers who do not contract with governmental entities....more

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