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July 29, 2009

Managers May Not Escape Personal Liability Under the FLSA Even if the Presumed "Employer" Files For Bankruptcy

On July 27, 2009 the Ninth Circuit issued an opinion stating that individual managers can be held liable

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July 29, 2009

Eleventh Circuit Denies Class Certification on State Law Claims Where Individualized Issues Predominate

On July 27, 2009, the Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court’s denial of class certification

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July 27, 2009

Senate Approves Harry Hoglander to Serve Another Three Years as NMB Member

The Senate on Friday confirmed by voice vote the nomination of Harry Hoglander to be a Member of the

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July 27, 2009

Hawaii Passes Mini-EFCA Over Governor's Veto

Even though the highly controversial Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) has lost support and one of its

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July 26, 2009

Colorado Passes Stricter Penalties for Employers that Misclassify Independent Contractors

In June 2009, the Colorado legislature enacted the Misclassification of Employees as Independent Contractors

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July 24, 2009

NLRB Order Provides Insight into How UNITE HERE, Workers United Representation Disputes Will be Handled

A recent order issued by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) may herald the agency’s

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July 24, 2009

United States May Lift HIV Travel Ban

The New York Daily News reports that the U.S. is moving toward ending its ban on HIV-infected foreigners

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July 24, 2009

Bill Would Suspend FLSA Statute of Limitations During Wage and Hour Investigations

Legislation introduced by Reps. George Miller (D-CA) and Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) would freeze the statute

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July 24, 2009

The Hidden Costs of Commuter Benefits

The Obama administration recently increased commuter tax benefits making them more appealing to employers.

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July 23, 2009

Federal Minimum Wage Increases July 24, 2009

On July 24, 2009, the federal minimum wage will increase from $6.55 per hour to $7.25 per hour.  This

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