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Observing that it would require “considerable calisthenics” to remove “sex” from “sexual orientation,” the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, in Chicago, has ruled that “discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is a form of sex discrimination” and unlawful under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

On April 19, 2017, The West Virginia Medical Cannabis Act (“Act”) became law. In addition to permitting patients to use marijuana for medicinal use, the Act contains anti-discrimination and retaliation provision as well as other provisions that impact West Virginia employers.  

If you appreciate the value education plays in the life of your employees, help us remind them to apply for the 2017 Aspire Scholarship Program by May 31^st and support them in furthering their education and career goals.

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You have access to our Wage and Hour Center of Excellence (COE), which provides wage and hour guidance, assessments, and answers to your questions.

This Poster Ordering Quick Reference Guide  provides instructions for you to place poster orders on My Totalsource. 

Employees with valid concealed weapons permits now have the right to bring their licensed firearms in company parking lots. 

We previously announced the beginning of a comprehensive compliance webcast series covering a wide range of topics that impact your company. Follow the link above for additional information, including instructions to register for our first webcast on April 28, 2017; President Trump – The First 100 Days and Beyond. 

We previously reported that the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an important ruling with implications for employers nationwide. The court ruled that employers who include a liability waiver in background check disclosure and consent forms provided to prospective employees willfully violate the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). This update serves as a reminder of the importance of using a compliant background check consent form.  

Remember the freedom you felt when you could ride your own 2-wheel bike? No more training wheels; the neighborhood was yours to explore.  It’s that feeling of learning something new, mastering it and feeling confident to do it forever. That’s the way learning can be in My TotalSource^®!

Take the training wheels off and ride!