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December 21, 2009

Global Entry Program Streamlines International Arrivals for Pre-Approved Travelers

Customs and Border Protection has introduced a new program called Global Entry. The Global Entry program

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December 21, 2009

Senate Advances Healthcare Bill: Revised Bill Increases Small Business Tax Credits, Includes Employer Penalty for Failing to Offer Insurance

Early Monday morning, the Senate voted 60-40 to end debate on Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s (D-Nev.)

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December 21, 2009

United Kingdom: New Identification Cards for British, Swiss and EEA Nationals

The United Kingdom’s Identity and Passport Service (IPS) has introduced two new voluntary identification

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December 21, 2009

U.S. DOL Intends to Revise FLSA Recordkeeping Requirements

The federal Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced its intent to revise the regulations governing

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December 21, 2009

State Minimum Wages in 2010

The federal minimum wage remains unchanged at $7.25/hr. However, various states will either increase

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December 21, 2009

Federal Courts' Disagreement Over E-Mail Privacy Highlights Employers' Need to Revisit E-Mail Policies

As the Supreme Court prepares to address the question whether public employees can expect privacy in

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December 21, 2009

A Railroad Union Representative Is Not Protected from Discipline When Offering a Bribe to an Arbitration Witness

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has held that there is no per se immunity from discipline

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December 17, 2009

Senate Bill Addresses Independent Contractor Misclassification

Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) has introduced legislation that would make it more difficult for employers

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December 17, 2009

H1-B Cap Count: Lottery System Possible on Final Receipt Date

It is expected that the H-1B cap will be reached this week, if it has not been reached already. USCIS

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December 17, 2009

IRS Extends Deadline for Amending Qualified Retirement Plans to Comply with PPA

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has granted a one-year extension for amending certain defined benefit

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