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January 16, 2010

State Department Releases February 2010 Visa Bulletin

The U.S. Department of State has released its Visa Bulletin for February 2010. The bulletin outlines: how

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January 16, 2010

United Kingdom: Identity Cards for Skilled Migrant Workers Now Available

As this blog previously noted, as of January 6, 2010, the UK Border Agency (UKBA) has started issuing

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January 15, 2010

Reported Deal Would Provide Temporary "Carve Out" for Collectively Bargained Healthcare Plans

A reported deal has been reached between the White House and union leaders regarding the proposed 40

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January 15, 2010

The Top 10 Questions Employers Should Ask About Health Care Legislation

On December 24, 2009, the U.S. Senate voted along party lines to approve the Patient Protection and Affordable

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January 15, 2010

Bill Would Extend Waiver of Required Minimum Distribution Rules

Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.) has introduced a bill (H.R. 4421) that would extend the waiver of required minimum

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January 14, 2010

Congress, White House, Target Executive Compensation and TARP Recipients

While many firms in the financial industry are expected to announce potentially record-setting bonuses

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January 14, 2010

Tax Court Reiterates that Emotional Distress Suffered From Claims of Employment Retaliation Is Not Tax Exempt

In Wells v. Commissioner1 the United States Tax Court reiterated that emotional distress manifested in

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January 14, 2010

Bills Would Provide Employer Tax Incentives for Increasing Employment, Hiring Veterans

Two bills introduced yesterday would amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide employer tax credits

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January 13, 2010

Fifth Circuit Rules Employers Do Not Have to Pay for Donning and Doffing Time Despite Failure to Address Issue in Collective Bargaining Negotiations

In Allen v. McWane, the Fifth Circuit considered whether an employer is required to pay for pre- and

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January 13, 2010

EBSA Issues Final Rule Providing Safe Harbor Period For Contributions to Benefit Plans

The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has issued a final rule, (pdf) to be published in

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