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August 27, 2010

H-1B & L-1 Visa Fee Increases Take Effect

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that, as of August 13, 2010, H-1B and L-1

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August 27, 2010

Multi-State Employers Must Revise Job Applications to Address New Massachusetts Background Check Law

Recently enacted legislation in Massachusetts will significantly affect employers’ use of criminal

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August 24, 2010

New Illinois Law Puts Credit Reports and Credit History Off Limits for Most Employers and Most Positions

On August 10, Illinois enacted a new state law called the "Employee Credit Privacy Act" that will take

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August 23, 2010

Massachusetts DOMA Ruling On Hold

Last month’s landmark ruling in Gill v. Office of Personnel Management that declared Section 3 of the

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August 23, 2010

Massachusetts Imposes Onerous New Personnel File Requirements

The 2009-2010 formal session of the Massachusetts Legislature ended with another new law that will affect

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August 22, 2010

Ohio Employers Have Their Marching Orders – The Ohio Military Family Leave Act Is in Effect

With little fanfare, Ohio's Military Family Leave Act became effective on July 2, 2010. This Act

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August 20, 2010

Most Large Employers Will Make Changes to Their Health Care Plans, Study Finds

A survey report (pdf) of 72 large employers finds that most anticipate an increase in health care costs

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August 20, 2010

Workers' Compensation Private Right of Action Bill Creates New Hazards for Massachusetts Employers

Governor Patrick recently approved sweeping amendments to the state workers' compensation statute

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August 20, 2010

CBO Projects Health Care Law Will Result in Slight Decline in Labor Participation, Budget Deficit

A new report released by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates that the Patient Protection

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August 20, 2010

Court Grants Summary Judgment to Hospital in Automatic Meal-Deduction Class Action

In the maelstrom of class actions against hospitals for work allegedly performed during meal periods

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