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October 13, 2009

Finance Committee Approves Healthcare Bill

In a closely-watched vote, the Senate Finance Committee approved by a 14 to 9 margin the America’s

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October 9, 2009

Senators Introduce Unemployment Benefits Extension Bill that Would Apply to All 50 States

Senators Harry Reid (D-Nev.), Max Baucus (D-Mont.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) have

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October 8, 2009

Department of Homeland Security Rescinds "No-Match" Rule

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published in the Federal Register a final rule rescinding

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October 8, 2009

State Department Issues 2011 Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery Application Instructions

The U.S. Department of State has issued instructions (pdf) on how to apply for the 2011 Diversity Immigrant

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October 8, 2009

H-1B Visa Remains Hot Topic, Even as Applications Decrease

Even with a considerable decrease in H-1B visa applications during the past year (nearly 20,000 visas

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October 8, 2009

Employee Health Risk Assessment Can Violate the ADA, According to EEOC Opinion Letter

In an informal opinion letter released October 6, 2009, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

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October 8, 2009

The Third Circuit Provides Guidance on Thorny FMLA and ADA Issues

The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit's recent decision in Erdman v. Nationwide

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October 8, 2009

Indiana District Court Applies Federal Motor Carrier Exemption to Former Employees Who Never Crossed State Lines

Intrastate haulers and slingers of trash and recyclables are exempt under the federal Motor Carrier

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October 7, 2009

Senate Approves Amendment Banning Certain Pre-Dispute Arbitration Agreements for Defense Contractors

The Senate approved by a vote of 68 – 30 an amendment (S.A. 2588) to the defense appropriations bill

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