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July 26, 2009

Colorado Passes Stricter Penalties for Employers that Misclassify Independent Contractors

In June 2009, the Colorado legislature enacted the Misclassification of Employees as Independent Contractors

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July 24, 2009

NLRB Order Provides Insight into How UNITE HERE, Workers United Representation Disputes Will be Handled

A recent order issued by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) may herald the agency’s

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July 24, 2009

United States May Lift HIV Travel Ban

The New York Daily News reports that the U.S. is moving toward ending its ban on HIV-infected foreigners

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July 24, 2009

Bill Would Suspend FLSA Statute of Limitations During Wage and Hour Investigations

Legislation introduced by Reps. George Miller (D-CA) and Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) would freeze the statute

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July 24, 2009

The Hidden Costs of Commuter Benefits

The Obama administration recently increased commuter tax benefits making them more appealing to employers.

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July 23, 2009

Bangladeshi Laborers' Visa Costs in Libya Impacted by Illegal Manpower Brokers

Price gouging by illegal manpower brokers, mainly based in Malaysia, has increased immigration costs

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July 23, 2009

Mortgage Lender's Good Faith Reliance Upon DOL Opinion Letter Regarding the Exempt Status of Loan Officers Shields Against Overtime Liability

On July 17, 2009, a federal magistrate judge sitting in the Eastern District of Michigan issued two significant

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July 23, 2009

Federal Minimum Wage Increases July 24, 2009

On July 24, 2009, the federal minimum wage will increase from $6.55 per hour to $7.25 per hour.  This

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July 23, 2009

Requests for Evidence in Relation to H-1B and Green Card Applications Sharply Increasing

The H-1B and permanent residency programs are, as reported by Computerworld, under “assault” by the

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July 23, 2009

EEOC Issues Technical Assistance Document on Waivers for Severance Agreements

Last week the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a technical assistance document outlining

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