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June 22, 2011

Department of Labor Proposes New Reporting Rules to Expand Reach of "Persuader Activity" Regulation and Narrow the Advice Exemption

DOL estimates new interpretative standards will triple the number of LM-10 Employer Reports filed annually

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June 21, 2011

And the Class Certification Battle is Won: A Unanimous Supreme Court Reverses Rule 23(b)(2) Class Certification in Dukes v. Wal-Mart

On June 20, 2011, a unanimous U.S. Supreme Court reversed a federal district court's 2004 decision

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June 21, 2011

NLRB Proposes Significant Changes to Election Process

In a move decried by the business community and even National Labor Relations Board Member Brian Hayes,

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June 21, 2011

Court Decertifies Class in Auto-Deduct Meal Break Case Against Hospital

There is good news for hospital employers in one of the many recent FLSA collective actions brought against

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June 21, 2011

Supreme Court Rules in Wal-Mart's Favor, Finding Massive Class Action Inappropriate

In a decision favorable to employers, the U.S. Supreme Court has held in Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Dukes

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June 21, 2011

NLRB Proposes Significant Changes to Election Process

In a move decried by the business community and even National Labor Relations Board Member Brian Hayes,

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June 21, 2011

Employers Should Include Choice-Of-Law Provisions In Non-Compete Agreements

Non-compete law varies dramatically from state to state.  Some states will enforce reasonable non-compete

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June 20, 2011

Take It Or Leave It: Continued Employment Sufficient Consideration To Support Colorado Noncompetition Agreement With At-will Employee

On May 31, 2011, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that continued employment of an existing at-will employee

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June 20, 2011

Generic or Brand Name Drugs? - Employers Must Bargain

Employers who provide employee health insurance containing prescription drug benefits are paying closer

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June 20, 2011

Congress Introduces Two Mandatory E-Verify Bills

The same day a mandatory E-Verify bill was introduced in the House of Representatives, Sen. Charles Grassley

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