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February 23, 2011

IRS Issues Guidance on Distinguishing Tips and Other Third-Party Incentive Payments

In Chief Counsel Advice (CCA) 2011060091 and 201106010,2 the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) determined

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February 23, 2011

Western District of New York: Employers Must Reimburse Guest Workers 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 23, 2011

Alaska Governor Declines Federal Funds for Insurance Exchange Implementation While DC Judge Declares Health Care Law Constitutional

In light of the recent ruling by a Florida federal court judge that the entire Affordable Care Act is

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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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February 23, 2011

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

UPDATE: On May 18, 2011, the California Supreme Court granted review of the Tien decision. In the

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February 22, 2011

NLRB Encourages Additional Remedies in First Contract Bargaining Cases

In a memorandum (pdf) sent to all NLRB regional offices, Acting General Counsel Lafe Solomon not only

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February 22, 2011

Recent EEOC Lawsuits Highlight Importance of Adopting Comprehensive Procedures for Managing Employee Leaves

IntroductionThe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has recently sued major employers in various

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February 22, 2011

Tenth Circuit: Sick Leave Buy-Backs Are Included in FLSA Regular Rate

In a collective action under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals

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February 22, 2011

House Approves Continuing Appropriations Bill that Would Defund Affordable Care Act, Slash Agency Budgets

Early Saturday morning, the House of Representatives approved by a 235-189 margin the Full-Year Continuing

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February 22, 2011

House Approves Continuing Appropriations Bill that Would Defund Affordable Care Act, Slash Agency Budgets

Early Saturday morning, the House of Representatives approved by a 235-189 margin the Full-Year Continuing

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