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Appeals Court Denies President Trump’s Request to Reinstate Immigration Ban
Employers may continue to process immigration and travel for foreign national workers from the seven countries affected by President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting immigration from those countries, after a…
PAGA Claims Not Subject to Arbitration, California Appeal Court Rules
An employee who filed wage and hour claims against her employer under the California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) could not be forced to arbitrate those claims
Minnesota Legislature Moves to Preempt Local Sick Leave and Wage Ordinances
Several Minnesota bills would either establish a statewide standard for paid leaves or preempt and prevent municipalities from passing their own ordinances on these subjects
The Continued Uncertainty of Paid Sick Leave Laws
With over 40 state, county and city sick leave laws in the books, it is no surprise that conflict over these laws has arisen
In Focus: Federal Court in Dallas Rules in Favor of Fiduciary Rule, But Does It Matter?
The Obama administration’s fiduciary rule was upheld by a federal court in Dallas on Feb. 8
Care Management Vital in Tackling Specialty Pharmacy Costs
With specialty drug costs spiking higher and the self-administration becoming more complicated, integrated care management services for employees taking specialty drugs has become vital. Health plan sponsors should ensure that…
Puerto Rico Overhauls Employment Regime
Puerto Rico is overhauling its employment law regime in an effort to become more competitive in the face of a flagging economy and to become an attractive jurisdiction for establishing…
Facebook’s Generous Bereavement Leave Sets a High Standard
Facebook employees will receive up to 20 days of bereavement leave in the event of a family member's death, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg announced. The move could inspire other employers…
STEM Grads' Pay Likely to Be Highest Among Class of 2017
When it comes to the top projected starting salaries for Class of 2017 graduates, the STEM disciplines—science, technology, engineering and math—still rule. But employers anticipate boosting starting salaries for all…
HR is Rich Source of Comedy for Hollywood
Fox has ordered a cast-contingent TV pilot for "Linda From HR," a comedy starring an HR professional who has a dark secret that leads her to spy on her company…