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July 29, 2009

DOT Regulation on Observed Return-to-Work and Follow-Up Drug Testing Goes into Effect August 31, 2009

After a lengthy public comment period and legal challenges, a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)

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July 29, 2009

Ohio Supreme Court Restricts the Application of Ohio's Prevailing Wage Law

Ohio's prevailing wage law requires contractors for public improvement projects to pay workers the

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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

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 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

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

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 23, 2009

Mortgage Lender's Good Faith Reliance Upon DOL Opinion Letter Regarding the Exempt Status of Loan Officers Shields Against Overtime Liability

On July 17, 2009, a federal magistrate judge sitting in the Eastern District of Michigan issued two significant

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