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December 9, 2010

House Rejects New Mine Safety Bill that Omits OSH Act Provisions

On Wednesday, the House of Representatives blocked passage of the Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection

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December 9, 2010

House Approves Appropriations Bill Containing Food Industry Whistleblower Protections

On Wednesday the House of Representatives approved a continuing appropriations bill that incorporates

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December 8, 2010

Senate Prevents Advancement of Public Safety Collective Bargaining Bill

As expected, the Senate defeated a motion to advance the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation

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December 8, 2010

Puerto Rico Treasury Department Issues Administrative Determination Exempting Employers from Local Income Tax Withholding for December 2010

Puerto Rico is a unique jurisdiction from a payroll tax perspective because Puerto Rico private sector

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December 8, 2010

Senate Prevents Advancement of Public Safety Collective Bargaining Bill

As expected, the Senate defeated a motion to advance the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation

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December 7, 2010

DOL's Office of Inspector General Issues Semiannual Report to Congress

The Department of Labor’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) has issued its Semiannual Report to Congress,

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December 7, 2010

Avoiding the Hangover: Minimizing Liability for Holiday Parties

The end of the year is a time to celebrate. Employers often take the opportunity to join the celebration

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December 7, 2010

DoD Issues Final Rule on Mandatory Arbitration Restrictions in Defense Contracts

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) will issue a final rule (pdf) implementing section 8116 of the DoD

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December 7, 2010

New York Federal Court Dismisses Case Against U.S.-Based Corporation Alleging Human Rights Abuses in Guatemala

In what continues to be a flurry of activity in U.S. federal courts involving allegations of human rights

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December 6, 2010

Blindsided? Franchise Successor Liability in the Hospitality Industry

Many companies active in the hospitality business operate as franchisees. Patrons and employees may not

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