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February 3, 2012

Federal Court in New Jersey Refuses to Approve Confidentiality for Wage and Hour Settlement

Employers faced with wage and hour litigation often seek to condition settlement on the agreement of

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February 2, 2012

Bill Would Require Companies to Report Number of Employees Per State, Country

Legislation introduced in the House of Representatives on Wednesday would require most publicly traded

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February 2, 2012

Connecticut Federal District Court Holds that Jury Trial May Be Available Under ERISA

In Healthcare Strategies, Inc. v. ING Life Insurance & Annuity Co., [pdf.] the United States District

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February 1, 2012

Transportation Companies Must Plan for and Implement Changes for 2013 to Comply with New Hours of Service Rules

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently published a final rule establishing

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February 1, 2012

Santa Fe Local Ordinance Sets Country's Highest Minimum Wage Requirement

On March 1, 2012 the minimum wage for employers in Santa Fe, New Mexico will increase to $10.29 per hour.

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January 31, 2012

A Moving Target: The California DLSE Modifies Again Its FAQs on California's New Wage Notice Required for Hourly Employees

On January 23, 2012, the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) announced on its website1

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January 31, 2012

Agencies Outline Plans for Issuing Rules under Affordable Care Act

On January 20, 2012 various federal agencies released their regulatory agendas for the coming year.

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January 31, 2012

Workers' Compensation Immunity for Texas Staffing Customer Affirmed – With a Surprising and Troublesome Twist

A recent opinion of the Supreme Court of Texas raises important considerations for the management of

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January 31, 2012

Employees Must Be Given Clear, Actual Notice of FMLA Policies

Ambiguity and confusion can be costly. In Thom v. American Standard, Inc., the Sixth Circuit Court of

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