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In a decision issued earlier this month, Bates v. United Parcel Service, Inc., No. 04-17295 (9th Cir.,

After years of political debate and negotiation, the Pension Protection Act of 2006 was signed into law

On October 4, 2006, the Internal Revenue Service issued Notice 2006-79, which extends the dates for certain

The National Labor Relations Board has issued a much-anticipated group of decisions that help to clarify

Introduction More than 10 years after President Clinton's health care plan failed to win

In a divided decision with far-reaching implications, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth

For the past several years, employers in the mortgage lending industry have faced increasing litigation

Employers commonly participate in surveys to assist in setting competitive wage rates, salaries, or benefits.

Introduction Employers that have a lot of tipped employees, such as restaurants and casinos, often face

In a recent decision of first impression, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals held that an employer may