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February 25, 2009

Anti-Card Check Legislation Introduced

In a preemptive move in anticipation of the re-introduction of the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA), a

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February 25, 2009

Final Regulations Governing Automatic Contribution Arrangements for Pension Plans Are Published

On February 24, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published in the Federal Register its final rule regarding

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February 25, 2009

Major Merger of Nursing Unions to Shake Up Health Care

On February 18, 2009, the California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee (CNA/NNOC),

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February 24, 2009

Hilda Solis Officially Confirmed as Labor Secretary

After a nearly two-month delay, Rep. Hilda Solis (D-CA) has been confirmed as the next U.S. Secretary

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February 24, 2009

Appropriations Bill Would Increase Labor and Employment Funding

The massive,1,122-page omnibus bill (H.R. 1105) introduced by House Democrats on Monday would provide

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February 24, 2009

Requirements for Use of Alternative Workweek in California Eased Slightly

Ten years after it was first enacted, and as part of the resolution of California's budget crisis, California

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February 20, 2009

Eagle Employers Act is Reintroduced

As expected, many of the failed labor and employment-related bills from the 110th Congress are being

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February 20, 2009

Bills Would Impose New Employee Verification Requirements on Employers, Ban Discrimination in Health Insurance Plans

Immigration-related bills are being introduced at a rapid pace. While many of these bills are destined

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February 20, 2009

Legislative and Regulatory News for the Week of February 15

The following is a summary of the legislative and regulatory news for the week of February 15, 2009. Arbitration The

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February 20, 2009

Economic Stimulus Package: H-1B Visa Program Affected, but E-Verify Amendment Eliminated

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, signed by President Obama on February 17, imposes

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