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March 1, 2011

Obama Signals Flexibility on Start Date for State Health Innovation Waivers

Speaking before the National Governors Association on Monday, President Obama endorsed legislation introduced

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March 1, 2011

Supreme Court Holds Employer Liable for Discrimination Under Cat's Paw Theory

In an opinion that potentially expands an employer’s liability in discrimination cases, the Supreme

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February 28, 2011

California Court of Appeal Deals Another Blow to Class Action Plaintiffs

The California Court of Appeal, Second District, affirmed yet another ruling in favor of employers in

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February 25, 2011

Lessons Galore from Eye-Popping $4.3 Million HIPAA Penalty

For the nearly eight years since the HIPAA Privacy Rule went into effect in April 2003, the U.S. Department

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February 24, 2011

Federal District Court Rules Employers Must Reimburse Guest Workers in U.S. for Costs of Travel, Visa, Recruitment

The U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York has determined that the Fair Labor Standards

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February 24, 2011

California Court of Appeal: Employers Must Simply Make Meal Periods Available To Employees, Not Ensure They Are Taken

In the same week that one California court held that employees are entitled to two hours pay for any

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February 24, 2011

Lessons Galore from Eye-Popping $4.3 Million HIPAA Penalty

By Philip L. Gordon For the nearly eight years since the HIPAA Privacy Rule went into effect in April

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February 24, 2011

House Subcommittee Addresses Direction of the NLRB

Healthcare employers are watching with particular attention the recent decisions and proposed rules

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February 23, 2011

Supreme Court Denies Review of "Half Time" Overtime Damages Calculation

On February 22, 2011, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review a decision from the Seventh Circuit Court

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