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July 16, 2009

Recent Legislation and Regulations Require Changes to Health and Welfare Benefit Plans

Congress and federal regulatory agencies have been busy enacting legislation and proffering guidance

Insight
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July 16, 2009

New York Takes an Extra Bite of the Apple: Civil Penalties May Be Assessed for Unlawful Discriminatory Practices

Recent amendments to the New York State Human Rights Law authorize civil penalties payable to the state

ASAP
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July 16, 2009

The D.C. Circuit Leaves Undisturbed the Ability of Employers to Ban Union Communications Using Corporate E-Mail

Many had anticipated a dramatic rejection of Register-Guard, the National Labor Relations Board's landmark

ASAP
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July 15, 2009

House Democrats Formally Introduce Healthcare Bill

Chairmen of the House Committees on Education and Labor, Ways and Means, and Energy and Commerce finally

ASAP
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July 15, 2009

Comprehensive Working Family Bill Incorporates Provisions from Previously-Introduced Family and Medical Leave Legislation

Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) has introduced the Balancing Act of 2009 (H.R. 3047), a bill aimed at working

ASAP
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July 14, 2009

Senate Approves Amendment to Appropriations Bill that Prevents DHS from Rescinding "No-Match" Rule

Last week the Senate voted to accept an amendment (S. AMDT. 1375) to the Department of Homeland Security’s

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July 14, 2009

Bill Would Change FMLA Hours of Service Requirements for Airline Employees

Last week Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) introduced legislation that would close a Family and Medical Leave

Insight
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July 14, 2009

The Obama Board Takes Shape: Dramatic Changes May Be on the Horizon for Employers

President Barack Obama's designation of Wilma Liebman as Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board

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July 14, 2009

Bill Would Provide Leave for Family Member's Military Deployment

Last week Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) introduced the Military Family Leave Act of 2009 (S. 1441), a bill

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