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November 22, 2011

Recent Changes to Federal Tax Laws Affecting Employers

There are a variety of changes to federal tax laws as a result of recent legislation as well as triggers

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November 21, 2011

New Jersey Proposes Reinstating Commissioned Sales Employee Exemption

As previously discussed, in recent amendments to its overtime regulations, New Jersey had inadvertently

Insight
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November 21, 2011

New Jersey Issues Proposed Regulations to Restore Its Exemption for Commissioned Sales Employees

In an ASAP published on October 17th, Littler reported that, in recent amendments to its overtime regulations,

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November 21, 2011

Health Care Innovation Challenge to Provide Job Grants

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced that her department will provide up

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November 21, 2011

Survey: 73% of Companies Consider Whistleblowing and Retaliation Claims an Emerging Risk

According to the recent Littler Mendelson Whistleblower Survey (pdf), companies are increasingly concerned

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November 21, 2011

HIPAA Privacy and Security Audits Begin in November 2011

The HITECH Act, enacted as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, requires the United

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November 18, 2011

Ninth Circuit Affirms Injunction Requiring New Hospital Owners to Recognize and Bargain with Prior CNA Bargaining Unit

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that a district court did not abuse its discretion

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November 18, 2011

House Passes Veterans' Jobs Bill; Obama Expected to Sign Measure into Law

Updated:  November 21, 2011 The first portion of President Obama’s jobs package is likely to become

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November 18, 2011

Agencies Delay SBC Application Date, Issue New Guidance on MHPAEA

The Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services (HHS) have issued a new set of frequently

ASAP
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November 18, 2011

EEOC Receives a Record Number of Private Sector Discrimination Charges and Secures Highest Amount in Damages in FY 2011

On November 15, 2011, the EEOC announced the publication of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 Performance and

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