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May 28, 2009

U.S. Department of State Opens New Passport Agency in Minneapolis

The Department of State has announced  the opening of its 21st domestic passport issuance facility in

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May 27, 2009

Senate Confirms Seth Harris as DOL Deputy Secretary, Linda Puchala as Member of National Mediation Board, Randy Babbitt as FAA Administrator

Last week, the Senate confirmed President Obama’s nominations for three important administration positions.

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May 27, 2009

Freedom From Union Violence Act Introduced

Last week Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) introduced the Freedom From Union Violence Act of 2009 (H.R. 2537),

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May 27, 2009

Supreme Court Decides in AT&T Corp. v. Hulteen in Favor of Employer and Addresses Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act for First Time

On May 18, 2009, the Supreme Court announced its decision in AT&T Corp. v. Hulteen. In a 7-2 decision

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May 27, 2009

IRS Mandates New Reporting and Notice Obligations for Employer-Owned Life Insurance

The IRS has issued Notice 2009-48 outlining the reporting and notice obligations for employer-owned life

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May 27, 2009

Court Rules Transportation Industry Employers Must Implement Observed Urine Collection Testing Procedures

An undivided panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has upheld

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May 27, 2009

Sixth Circuit Finds That Employer May Not Deduct Previously Paid Bonuses From Base Compensation

On May 19, 2009, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals found that the operator of health and fitness centers

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May 26, 2009

Obama Nominates Sonia Sotomayor as Next Supreme Court Justice

President Obama announced this morning that Sonia Sotomayor is his pick to replace U.S. Supreme Court

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May 26, 2009

Federal Court Rules that California Employers are Liable for Double Premium Pay for Missed Meal and Rest Breaks

In a blow to UPS, and other employers in California, a California federal court recently ruled that employers

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May 26, 2009

California Tip-Pooling Decision Granted Review; Clarification of Requirements Forthcoming

On April 29, 2009, the Supreme Court of California granted the petitioner’s petition for review of

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