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June 20, 2009

Legislative and Regulatory News for the Week of June 14

The following is a summary of the legislative and regulatory news for the week of June 14, 2009: Discrimination

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June 19, 2009

Responsibility for Checking Passengers' Names Against Terrorist Watch Lists Set to Transfer from Airlines to TSA

As reported in The New York Times, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is preparing to assume

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June 19, 2009

Continued At-Will Employment Does Not Constitute Consideration for Noncompete Agreements in Colorado

After years of uncertainty as to whether continued at-will employment constitutes consideration to support

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June 19, 2009

"Forgery-Proof" Worker Identification Card Proposed

Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY), the new chairman of the immigration subcommittee, strongly supports introducing

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June 18, 2009

Judge Invalidates Milwaukee Paid Sick Leave Ordinance

On Friday June 12, 2009, a Milwaukee circuit court judge invalidated the City of Milwaukee's Paid

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June 18, 2009

EEOC Votes to Update ADA Regulations in Response to ADA Amendments Act

In a public meeting held Wednesday, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted 2-1 to revise

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June 18, 2009

Burden Shifting "Mixed-Motive" Framework Does Not Apply to ADEA Cases, Supreme Court Holds

In a 5-4 decision delivered by Justice Clarence Thomas, the U.S. Supreme Court in Gross v. FBL Financial

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June 17, 2009

Third Circuit Clarifies Definition of Management-Level Employee in Harassment Claims

On June 8, 2009, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit handed down a decision that may narrow

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June 16, 2009

IRS Provides Trends, Tips, Internal Control Questionnaire and Plan Documentation Guide Online

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently added important guidance to its Employee Plan Team Audit

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June 16, 2009

Bill Would Make Non-Union Training Programs Eligible for Federal Funding Under Green Jobs Program

Senator John Isakson (R-Ga.) has introduced legislation that would amend the Workforce Investment Act

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