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September Updates

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This Short List addresses the following topics:
  1. The Recent Federal Overtime Exemption Rule is Diminishing
  2. NLRB: More Examples of What is or isn’t Protected Concerted Activities on Facebook
  3. EEOC Must Reconsider Wellness Regulations
  4. Seventh Circuit: EEOC May Investigate Despite Right-to-Sue Letter and Issue of Judgment
  5. Arizona, Maryland, Wyoming:  Now Part of the E-Verify RIDE Program
  6. Berkeley, CA: Minimum Wage Increase, Paid Sick Leave, and Work Schedule Rules Will Soon Be In Effect
  7. San Diego, CA:  Equal Pay Bill for City Contractors and Consultants
  8. Santa Clara, CA: Santa Clara City’s Minimum Wage to Increase in 2018
  9. Connecticut: Anti-Discrimination Protections Expanded for Veterans
  10. Georgia: Amended Law Now Preempts Predictive Scheduling Ordinances
  11. New Jersey:  Anti-Discrimination Protections for Military and Veterans Expanded
  12. New York: Guidance on Tax Treatment of PFL Contributions and Benefits now Available
  13. Nevada: Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act Poster Now Available
  14. North Carolina:  Fair Classification Act Emphasizes State Focus on Proper Employee Classification
  15. Texas: Hurricane Harvey Relief for Employees
  16. Washington:  New Biometric Information Protection law

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Third Circuit: FMLA Leave Cannot be Any Basis for Adverse Action against Employees

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November 14, 2016

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In Egan v. Delaware River Port Authority, the Third Circuit court stated that any time an employee’s use of FMLA leave is given any “negative weight” when taking an adverse employment action against an employee, it is considered to be retaliation. There, the plaintiff was granted intermittent FMLA leave for migraines.  Though the employer approved the time off, the plaintiff believed that management was unhappy with him taking time off.  When his position was later eliminated, the employee sued, alleging that that his employer had a “mixed-motive” for his termination, and that he was retaliated at least in part for taking FMLA leave.

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Third Circuit: Employer’s Good Faith Belief that FMLA Leave was Misused May Defeat Retaliation Claim

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On January 30, 2017, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals stated that an employer’s good-faith belief that an employee has abused FMLA leave could potentially defeat an FMLA retaliation claim, even if the employer’s belief is ultimately incorrect.  This decision aligns with several other circuit courts that have previously found such a good-faith belief could be a non-discriminatory reason for terminating an employee.

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Minimum Wage Update

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A number of states’ and localities’ minimum wage rates will increase in 2017. Below is a chart of upcoming wage increases.

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October Updates

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This HR Alert addresses the following topics:
  1. New Process Speeds up Federal Whistleblower Complaints in the West
  2. EEOC Issues Guidance on Retaliation and Related Issues
  3. Eighth Circuit: Extension on FMLA Leave is not a Reasonable ADA Accommodation
  4. California: Court of Appeals Comments Again on “Associational” Disability Discrimination
  5. California: Continuing to Lead the Nation in Inclusive Restroom Laws
  6. California: Vehicle Code Amended to Re-Address Electronic Devices While Driving
  7. Berkeley, CA: Minimum Wage Increased October 1, 2016
  8. Morristown, NJ: Paid Sick Time Law Passed (and then Delayed)

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August Updates

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This HR Alert addresses the following topics:
  1. Legislation Aimed to Ease the Upcoming Federal Overtime Exemption Regulations
  2. OSHA Posting Requirement Extended to November 1, 2016
  3. Department of Labor Increases Civil Penalties for Violations of Law
  4. IRS Clarifies Tax Treatment of Wellness Reimbursements and Incentives
  5. EEOC Updates Equal Pay Data Rule, Requires More Detailed EEO-1 Reporting for 2017
  6. California: Public Works Contractors and Subcontractors Must Submit Certified Payroll Records Again
  7. District of Columbia: Guide Regarding Transgender Workers Published
  8. Nevada: REMINDER – Workplace Posters Changed July 1, 2016
  9. New Jersey: “Marital Status” Refers to All Types of Marital Status
  10. New York City, New York: Single-Occupant Restrooms Must be Labeled Gender-Neutral

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July Updates

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This HR Alert addresses the following topics:
  1. UPDATE: “Persuader Rule” Blocked by Texas Court
  2. EEOC Issues Sample Notice for Employers Offering Wellness Programs
  3. HIPAA Audits Coming Soon
  4. FLSA Overtime Classification of Auto Dealer Service Advisors in Question
  5. California Supreme Court Puts Federal Bonus Overtime in Doubt
  6. Connecticut Bans the Box
  7. Connecticut Allows Use of Payroll Cards
  8. Massachusetts Allows Self-Help Discovery
  9. New Jersey Employers Prohibited from Shortening Time Limit on Lawsuits/Claims
  10. District of Columbia Extension of Raised Minimum Wage
  11. Tennessee Expands Scope of Garnishments

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