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They're everywhere. ** ![tax reform 320 px.jpg](https://blog.populusgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2018%20Compliance%20Updates/tax%20reform%20320%20px.jpg?width=320&height=213&name=tax%20reform%20320%20px.jpg)We do a deep dive into the implications of the 20% Deduction Under the 2018 Tax Reform Act, for ICs and employers. Attorney/employment law expert Denis Kenny shares the 5 things you need to know.  **[Read more >>](https://blog.populusgroup.com/impact-of-tax-reform-on-independent-contractors)**   ## 2. NYC Passes More Laws Granting Employees the Power to Dictate Schedules **A New York State of Mind.** **![New York 320 px.jpg](https://blog.populusgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2018%20Compliance%20Updates/New%20York%20320%20px.jpg?width=320&height=213&name=New%20York%20320%20px.jpg)**The New York City Council passed another scheduling law providing employees with additional rights to demand changes to their work schedules, with little flexibility for employers to reject such changes. This latest NYC scheduling law became effective on January 19, 2018.  **[Read more >>](https://www.littler.com/publication-press/publication/new-york-city-council-continues-pass-laws-granting-employees-power)** ## 3. Vermont Legalizes Recreational Marijuana **![Pot-320 px.jpg](https://blog.populusgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2018%20Compliance%20Updates/Pot-320%20px.jpg?width=320&height=213&name=Pot-320%20px.jpg)Smoke 'em if ya got 'em?** Now the 9th state to legalize recreational pot, Vermont **employers should be aware of these safeguards** [**Read more >>**](http://www.xperthr.com/news/vermont-legalizes-recreational-marijuana/29976/)   ## 4. DOL Updates Guidance on Unpaid Interns: Embracing Circuit Courts' Approach **You get what you pay for?** ![young professional-320 px.jpeg](https://blog.populusgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2018%20Compliance%20Updates/young%20professional-320%20px.jpeg?width=320&height=213&name=young%20professional-320%20px.jpeg)A look into how to decide whether an intern should be paid or if they qualify as an unpaid intern. [**Read more >>**](https://www.littler.com/publication-press/publication/dol-updates-guidance-unpaid-interns-embracing-circuit-courts-approach) ## 5. New Precedent? Restaurant Ordered to Pay $248K in Back Wages **Pay me what you owe me.** ![restaurant-320 px.jpeg](https://blog.populusgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2018%20Compliance%20Updates/restaurant-320%20px.jpeg?width=320&height=212&name=restaurant-320%20px.jpeg)This is a big impact to businesses using daily rates as an FLSA exemption type and not paying OT. Companies could find themselves responsible for back wages and penalties for not paying overtime to people being paid daily rates. **[Read more >>](http://bit.ly/2DCjYsx)** ## 6. WPI Wage Watch: Minimum Wage & Overtime Updates **Minimum Wage - Maximum Impact. ** ![waitress-320.jpeg](https://blog.populusgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2018%20Compliance%20Updates/waitress-320.jpeg?width=320&height=211&name=waitress-320.jpeg)Looking for insights on minimum wage and overtime activity? Same. Catch-up with recent changes, and an outlook for what's to come over the next several years. 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