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December 12, 2011

Colorado Says "Yes" to Increased Minimum Wage Proposal

As previously discussed, Colorado proposed increasing its minimum wage rate for 2012. On December 9,

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December 12, 2011

Department of Labor Proposes New Rules Affecting Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements

Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements (MEWAs) are typically utilized by smaller employers as an alternative

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December 9, 2011

California Appellate Court Rules that "All Relevant Evidence" Must Be Considered in Workplace Violence Proceedings, Including Otherwise Inadmissible Hearsay Evidence

In a ground-breaking decision that will make it easier for employers to obtain restraining orders to

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December 9, 2011

HHS Issues Final Rule Implementing CO-OP Program Under Affordable Care Act

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a final rule (pdf)  implementing

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December 9, 2011

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) Issues MHPAEA Survey Report

The U.S. GAO has issued a November 2011 report summarizing study results on employers affected by the

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December 9, 2011

Department of Labor Proposes New Rules Affecting Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements

“Cease and Desist” and “Summary Seizure” Orders The Affordable Care Act amended ERISA to authorize

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December 8, 2011

HHS Issues Final Rule Addressing Matters Related to Affordable Care Act's Medical Loss Ratio Requirements; DOL Issues Guidance on Rebates for Group Health Plans

The Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (HHS) has issued

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December 8, 2011

First Circuit Holds that Banquet Sales Managers Qualify for the Administrative Exemption

The First Circuit Court of Appeals recently held that banquet sales managers qualified for the administrative

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December 8, 2011

OFCCP Proposes Changes to Rules Governing Contractor Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Requirements for Individuals with Disabilities

The Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has issued its long-awaited

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December 8, 2011

Senate Committee Hearing Examines Hiring Barriers for the Unemployed

On Thursday the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) held a hearing to discuss

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