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April 30, 2014

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PowerPoint Training Presentations Now Included in Your Subscription
We are excited to announce the addition of PowerPoint presentations as a significant enhancement to our Supervisor Briefings and an invaluable training tool to effectively train your managers and supervisors.

Workplace Labor and Employment Law Posters: 51 State-Specific Quick Reference Charts Added
Charts detailing notice-posting requirements and linking to relevant posters are now available for all 50 states plus the District of Columbia.

Same-Sex Spouse Treatment Under Retirement Plans: New Guidance Requires Employer Action
A qualified retirement plan must be amended if it defines "spouse" as an individual of the opposite sex by reference to DOMA or to the law in a participant's state of residence.

Maryland Marijuana Laws: Employment Law Manual, Quick Reference Chart Updated
Maryland has become the 21st state to pass a law legalizing medical marijuana with a measure signed by Governor Martin O'Malley that becomes effective on June 1.

State News

New Indiana Law Protects Veterans from Discrimination
Florida Court: Pregnancy Discrimination Unlawful Under Florida Civil Rights Act
New Wisconsin Law Protects Personal Social Media, Internet Accounts

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Federal News

Electronic Reporting of Terminated Employees to OCSE Coming Soon
President Obama Takes Action to Promote Equal Pay for Employees of Federal Contractors
5th Circuit Affirms NLRB Determination Striking Down Confidentiality Policy

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Webinars

Previously Recorded - The ACA: New Shared Responsibility Rules and Emerging Liabilities

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Contributor Spotlight


Jorge R. Lopez is a shareholder in the Miami office of Littler Mendelson, PC and is co-chair of Littler's global mobility and immigration practice group. Mr. Lopez has practiced immigration law for more than 25 years and focuses on corporate immigration, processing temporary and permanent corporate visa petitions, and all aspects of the Immigration and Nationality Act regarding visa benefits and Federal I-9 immigration compliance. Read more...
Jorge R. Lopez, Littler Mendelson

From Our Blog

Labor and Employment Law Posters: US State and Local Requirements
Podcast Offers Inside Look at ACA Contraceptive Coverage Case

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What's New This Week?


May an employer ask a job applicant about current or past illegal drug use?


Prior to making an offer, an employer may ask an applicant whether he or she is currently using, or has in the past used, illegal drugs or alcohol as long as the questions are not likely to elicit information about past drug addiction, which is a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Read more...
Coming Soon

Inclement Weather Policy, and more...


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Editor's Message

If you attend local or national HR events, we do too and would love to connect! Below are some of the events at which we will be exhibiting:

Tri-State HRMA Annual Conference – May 1 in Mount Laurel, NJ
Littler Executive Employer Conference – May 7-9 in Phoenix, AZ
SHRM - Long Island – May 9 in Woodbury, NY
PIHRA – August 25-27 in Anaheim, CA (at which our very own Marta Moakley, JD will be speaking).

Come see us!

Peggy Carter-Ward
Head of Content


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Landmark ACA Contraceptive Coverage Case Impacts Employers
Supreme Court Expands Employee Whistleblower Rights
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