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WIRTW #486 (the “all apologies” edition)

Ohio Employer's Law

Accused of sexual harassment? Afraid you may be a sexual harasser? Is an Employee’s #MeToo Social Media Post a Harassment Complaint? — The Sexual Harassment Scandal: How it Should Impact Employers — via The Emplawyerologist. Sexual Harassment Cases Often Rejected By Courts — via NPR’s Morning Edition.

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Latest sexual harassment complaints against McDonald’s will test joint-employer rules

HR Morning

McDonald’s and a number of its franchisees face allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation in complaints filed this week. The 25 workers allege they were subjected to unwanted physical contact and other harassment while working at McDonald’s restaurants. Joint employer rules in flux. Who’s the boss?

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Latest sexual harassment complaints against McDonald’s will test joint-employer rules

HR Morning

McDonald’s and a number of its franchisees face allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation in complaints filed this week. The 25 workers allege they were subjected to unwanted physical contact and other harassment while working at McDonald’s restaurants. Joint employer rules in flux. Who’s the boss?

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The state of HR: What should be keeping you up at night?

HR Morning

While HR pros are a little less worried about the ACA and DOL enforcement than in previous years, thanks to the effects of the #MeToo movement and an uptick in sexual harassment lawsuits, a number of other workplace issues have them concerned. To view the full report, visit. The impact of the #MeToo movement.

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New California Laws and HR Trends for 2017 and Beyond

HR Daily Advisor

This article discusses some of the more significant employment law changes over the past several months, many with an effective date of July 1, 2017. They include mandatory notices, new criminal background regulations, transgender rights, minimum wage increases, and wage and hour rights for farm workers.

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Federal and State-Based Changes from 2018 and Coming in 2019

Affinity HR Group

Changes to tax credits: Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of December 2017, certain exclusions for business-related deductions were eliminated, including for employer-paid relocation, transportation, and entertainment expenses. In 2018, the federal government had fewer than average laws passed that impact labor and employment law.

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Federal and State-Based Changes from 2018 and Coming in 2019

Affinity HR Group

Changes to tax credits: Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of December 2017, certain exclusions for business-related deductions were eliminated, including for employer-paid relocation, transportation, and entertainment expenses. In 2018, the federal government had fewer than average laws passed that impact labor and employment law.