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'Cadillac Tax' Remains in GOP Health Care Repeal, Replacement Bill
The long-awaited proposed legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), backed by the House Republican leadership, would not cap the tax exclusion on employer-provided health care but…
Missouri Supreme Court Upholds St. Louis Minimum Wage Ordinance
In a surprise development on Feb. 28, the Missouri Supreme Court upheld a minimum wage hike by the city of St
New Jersey Court Strikes Down ‘Ambiguous’ Jury-Waiver Agreement
New Jersey employers that want to have employees sign jury-waiver agreements should take note of a recent state appellate division decision, which reaffirms that such provisions must include clear, unambiguous…
Oregon Legislature Considers 'Predictive Scheduling' Law
A new bill would require Oregon employers to pay employees for up to four hours of unworked time if their shift is cancelled or shortened
Occupational Health and Safety and Labour Issues in Nigeria
The Mineral Oils (Safety) Regulations contain extensive provisions for handling and utilising equipment (including derricks, hooks for hoisting drill pipes, boilers and oil treaters and fuel storage tanks) in oil…
U.K.: Can Employers Ban Lunchtime Drinking?
Lloyd's of London announced to staff that it was implementing a zero tolerance policy on drinking between 9
Ohio Legislature Proposes Major Reform of Employment Discrimination Law
A bill aimed at comprehensive reform of Ohio’s employment discrimination statute would eliminate individual liability for managers and supervisors and move Ohio in line with federal law
Design Transit Benefits to Increase Workers’ Engagement
Mandates and tax considerations should not be the only drivers of transit benefit design. While the tax-free elements of transit programs are important, also consider how additional transit benefits using…
Congress Considers Bills to Reform More than the Affordable Care Act
Not all health care legislation being debated in Congress is about repealing the Affordable Care Act. Efforts to protect worksite wellness initiatives, address the regulation of self-insured health plans and…
Viewpoint: Current Salary Should Be Out of Bounds During Job Interview
The process of negotiating a salary can be daunting for job candidates—especially if they have historically earned less than their peers doing the same work. To balance the pay scales,…