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May 27, 2009

Sixth Circuit Finds That Employer May Not Deduct Previously Paid Bonuses From Base Compensation

On May 19, 2009, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals found that the operator of health and fitness centers

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May 27, 2009

Freedom From Union Violence Act Introduced

Last week Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) introduced the Freedom From Union Violence Act of 2009 (H.R. 2537),

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May 26, 2009

Federal Court Rules that California Employers are Liable for Double Premium Pay for Missed Meal and Rest Breaks

In a blow to UPS, and other employers in California, a California federal court recently ruled that employers

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May 26, 2009

Obama Nominates Sonia Sotomayor as Next Supreme Court Justice

President Obama announced this morning that Sonia Sotomayor is his pick to replace U.S. Supreme Court

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May 26, 2009

California Tip-Pooling Decision Granted Review; Clarification of Requirements Forthcoming

On April 29, 2009, the Supreme Court of California granted the petitioner’s petition for review of

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May 23, 2009

Legislative and Regulatory News for the Week of May 17

The following is a summary of the legislative and regulatory news for the week of May 17, 2009: Discrimination

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May 22, 2009

New Safe Harbor 401(k) Guidance Helps Economically Distressed Employers

The Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations on May 18, 2009 which allow for the suspension

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May 21, 2009

Support of E-Verify Program Grows, But Critics Remain

As reported in The Los Angeles Times, the E-Verify program recently received a few boosts, with the Obama

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May 21, 2009

United Kingdom: Additional Biometric Enrollment Facilities Opened

The UK Border Agency has announced  that, in order to assist the increasing number of foreign nationals

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May 21, 2009

Bill Would Provide Employment Protections for Volunteer Firefighters and Other Emergency Personnel

A bill recently introduced in the Senate would prevent employers from firing or otherwise disciplining

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