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February 24, 2012

Legislation Eliminates Compensatory and Punitive Damages Under the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act

On February 21, 2012, the Wisconsin Assembly passed legislation that would eliminate compensatory and

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February 24, 2012

Reorganization Requires Effects Bargaining Prior to Merger and Withdrawal of Recognition

As Craig Becker’s recess appointment to the NLRB lapsed in early January of this year, the NLRB issued

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February 24, 2012

EEOC Approves Strategic Plan for FY 2012-2016

On February 22, 2012 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted 4-1 in favor of its 4-year

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February 24, 2012

Board Gives Expansive Reading of Anti-Dual Shop Language

Employers should carefully consider the potential business consequences of entering into unit preservation

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February 24, 2012

Reinstatement Not Required Where Employee Later Engaged in Unprotected Misconduct

Good news for employers: initial protected activity will not entitle a repeat offender to reinstatement. 

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February 24, 2012

California's Interests and Public Policy Trump Contract's Choice-of-Law Provision

Earlier this month in Ruiz v. Affinity Logistics Corporation [pdf], the Ninth Circuit ruled that California’s

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February 23, 2012

Florida Healthcare Providers See Dramatic Rise in Organizing Activity

Traditionally, public opinion and worker sentiment made labor organizing an uphill struggle in Florida,

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February 22, 2012

HHS Issues New Set of FAQs on Determining Essential Health Benefits

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

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February 21, 2012

House, Senate Approve Payroll Tax Cut, Unemployment Insurance Extension

Updated: February 23, 2012 As expected, both chambers of Congress approved the conference report to

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February 17, 2012

House and Senate Introduce Resolutions Condemning NLRB Election Rule

On February 16, 2012, Republican members of both the House and Senate introduced resolutions (H.J. Res.

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