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July 30, 2009

True North: Cross-Border Views on North American Workplace Laws

By now, most employers in the United States are familiar with the Employee Free Choice Act ("EFCA"),

ASAP
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July 30, 2009

India: Travelers with "Swine Flu" or Symptoms May Be Denied Visa

Due to the rise in H1N1 virus (“swine flu”) carried by foreign visitors, travelers to India must

ASAP
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July 29, 2009

Managers May Not Escape Personal Liability Under the FLSA Even if the Presumed "Employer" Files For Bankruptcy

On July 27, 2009 the Ninth Circuit issued an opinion stating that individual managers can be held liable

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July 29, 2009

Eleventh Circuit Denies Class Certification on State Law Claims Where Individualized Issues Predominate

On July 27, 2009, the Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court’s denial of class certification

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July 29, 2009

DOT Regulation on Observed Return-to-Work and Follow-Up Drug Testing Goes into Effect August 31, 2009

After a lengthy public comment period and legal challenges, a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)

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July 29, 2009

Ohio Supreme Court Restricts the Application of Ohio's Prevailing Wage Law

Ohio's prevailing wage law requires contractors for public improvement projects to pay workers the

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July 27, 2009

Senate Approves Harry Hoglander to Serve Another Three Years as NMB Member

The Senate on Friday confirmed by voice vote the nomination of Harry Hoglander to be a Member of the

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July 27, 2009

Hawaii Passes Mini-EFCA Over Governor's Veto

Even though the highly controversial Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) has lost support and one of its

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July 26, 2009

Colorado Passes Stricter Penalties for Employers that Misclassify Independent Contractors

In June 2009, the Colorado legislature enacted the Misclassification of Employees as Independent Contractors

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July 24, 2009

The Hidden Costs of Commuter Benefits

The Obama administration recently increased commuter tax benefits making them more appealing to employers.

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