ASAP
|
February 11, 2013

Legislative Roundup for the Week of February 4, 2013

In addition to the many immigration-related bills that were introduced last week, legislative measures

Insight
|
February 11, 2013

New Seventh Circuit Decision May Pave the Way for More Stringent Certification Standards in FLSA Collective Actions

In a decision that may significantly impact certification and decertification decisions in FLSA collective

ASAP
|
February 8, 2013

Representatives Issa and Gingrey Introduce Immigration Reform Bills in the House of Representatives

New bills introduced in the House of Representatives will be considered as part of comprehensive immigration

ASAP
|
February 7, 2013

Good News from the Eastern District of New York for Class Action Waivers

Last week, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York upheld a class action waiver

ASAP
|
February 7, 2013

OFCCP Issues Directive on the Use of Criminal Records in Hiring

The DOL’s Office of Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has issued a new directive advising federal

Insight
|
February 6, 2013

Proposed New York City Law Would Be First in Nation to Provide a Private Right of Action for Discrimination Against the Unemployed

The New York City Council recently passed a proposed law (Bill 814-A) that would prohibit employers in

ASAP
|
February 6, 2013

OCAHO Rejects ICE's Request for Near-Maximum Penalties against Restaurant for I-9 Violations

An Administrative Law Judge with the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO) has rejected

ASAP
|
February 5, 2013

Immigration Reform in 2013 - What U.S. Employers Can Expect

For the past decade, lawmakers have discussed immigration reform, but changes to U.S. immigration laws

ASAP
|
February 5, 2013

OSHA Issues Interim Final Rule on SPA Whistleblower Protections

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued an interim final rule and request

Pages