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January 26, 2010

Haiti Earthquake May Have Legal Repercussions for Employers

In the wake of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, businesses operating in the United States, even those

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January 26, 2010

OSHA Withdraws Proposed Rule Over Fit-Testing Protocols for the Respiratory Protection Standard

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) plans to withdraw its proposed rule (pdf) outlining

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January 26, 2010

DOL Argues State Wage and Hour Class Actions are Compatible with the FLSA

Labor Secretary Hilda Solis has expressed the Department of Labor’s (DOL) view that an opt-in class

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January 25, 2010

Tax Court: Settlement Payment for Workplace Stress that Exacerbated Physical Condition Not Taxable Income

In Domeny v. Commissioner,1 the U.S. Tax Court held that an employee's settlement payment for allegations

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January 24, 2010

Employment Issues Following the Haitian Earthquake

Swift action must be partnered with careful planning when responding to any disaster. This holds especially

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January 22, 2010

USCIS Memo Outlines Employer-Employee Relationship for H-1B Purposes

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) Associate Director for Service Center

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January 22, 2010

Supreme Court Eases Ban on Corporate, Union Political Spending

In a narrowly-held decision that could have a significant impact on the 2010 mid-term elections, the

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January 22, 2010

Proposed French Law Mandates Gender Quotas for Corporate Boards

France's parliament is considering a law requiring that women comprise 40% of public companies' boards

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January 21, 2010

White House, Congress Target Government Contractors

A recent presidential directive and piece of legislation seek to ban companies that engage in unlawful

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