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April 19, 2010

Overtime Class Action by N.Y. Home Healthcare Workers

Home healthcare employees of McMillan’s Homecare, Inc. filed an opt-out class action, Montero v. McMillan's

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April 19, 2010

HHS Establishes New Office of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the creation of the Office of Consumer

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April 19, 2010

Fourth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment to Hospital on Incompetent Intern's ADA Claim

In Shin v. University of Maryland Medical System System Corporation (pdf), the U.S. Court of Appeals

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April 19, 2010

Oral Argument in the Quon Text Messaging Case Suggests the U.S. Supreme Court Will Avoid a Broad Pronouncement Concerning Employee Privacy Rights

During oral argument today in a closely watched case with potentially, far-reaching implications for

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April 16, 2010

White House and HHS Secretary Host Webinars on Health Care Reform

On Thursday, Nancy-Ann DeParle, Director of the White House Office of Health Reform, and Kathleen Sebelius,

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April 16, 2010

Comprehensive Analysis Demonstrates that Workplace Wellness Programs Save Money and Reduce Absenteeism

Whether they have implemented a wellness program or are considering doing so, employers consistently

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April 15, 2010

Senate Approves Bill Providing Two Additional Months of UI, COBRA Assistance

Update: This entry has been updated to reflect that the bill was signed into law. Late Thursday night,

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April 15, 2010

Application Forms for Participation in Temporary Reimbursement Program for Reinsurance of Early Retirees Will be Available in June

Reimbursement application forms enabling employers to be partially repaid for costs associated with reinsuring

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April 15, 2010

Agencies Request Comments in Advance of Rulemaking over New Reporting Requirements For Health Insurers

The Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services are requesting comments – particularly

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April 15, 2010

Senate Approves Bill Providing Two Additional Months of COBRA Assistance

The Senate on Thursday voted 59-38 to pass legislation that would provide another temporary extension

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