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October 2, 2006

Sharing Compensation or Benefit Information Between Competitors May Violate Antitrust Laws

Employers commonly participate in surveys to assist in setting competitive wage rates, salaries, or benefits.

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September 27, 2006

Dealing With Employees' Tip Income In Large Food and Beverage Establishments: New IRS Agreement ("ATIP") Available January 1, 2007

Introduction Employers that have a lot of tipped employees, such as restaurants and casinos, often face

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September 13, 2006

Individual Employees May Be Liable for Violations Committed Under the Missouri Human Rights Act

In a case of first impression, the Missouri Court of Appeals in Cooper v. Albacore Holdings Inc, et al.,

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September 13, 2006

FMLA Protected Leave May Reduce Bonus

In a recent decision of first impression, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals held that an employer may

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September 11, 2006

IRS Issues Final Regulations on Supplemental Wage Payments

IntroductionOn July 25, 2006, the IRS released final regulations addressing the issue of supplemental

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September 11, 2006

RICO/IMMIGRATION or ANTITRUST/IMMIGRATION Lawsuits?

The recent wave of RICO/IMMIGRATION lawsuits has had a tumultuous year.1 At times, the tide seemed to

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August 31, 2006

Agreements to Submit Disputes to a Judicial Referee May Allow Employers to Avoid the Pitfalls of Jury Trials and Arbitration

The United States Supreme Court endorsed the use of binding arbitration to resolve employment disputes

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August 30, 2006

New UK Age Discrimination Law May Impact US Employers

As of October 1, 2006, age discrimination will become an unlawful employment practice in the United Kingdom.

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August 30, 2006

Positive Drug Test No Bar to Wrongful Discharge Suit, Court Rules

Earlier this month, the Iowa Supreme Court reinvigorated the wrongful discharge lawsuit of an employee

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August 25, 2006

A Rising Tide for the Smallest Boats: The Minimum Wage Increases in California and Elsewhere

Note: Governor Schwarzenegger signed A.B. 1835 on September 12, 2006In a policy decision driven as much

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