ASAP
|
February 3, 2011

Hospital Staffing Legislation Introduced in Congress Again This Term

On January 25, Senator Daniel Inouye (D-HI) introduced in the Senate the “Registered Nurse Safe Staffing

ASAP
|
February 3, 2011

Massachusetts High Court: Employers Can't Dock Pay!

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently held that the state’s Payment of Wages Law prohibits

ASAP
|
February 3, 2011

USCIS Introduces Web-Based Tool to Validate Information About Companies Petitioning to Hire Foreign Workers

USCIS has announced that it is beta testing a web-based tool – Validation Instrument for Business Enterprises

ASAP
|
February 2, 2011

Another Round of Health Care Legislation Hammers Congress

The pace of new healthcare-reform related bills introduction has not slowed. While it is unclear if any

ASAP
|
February 2, 2011

Senate Forces Indirect Vote on Healthcare Repeal, Approves Amendment to Rescind 1099 Reporting Requirements

As expected, on Wednesday Senators opposed to the Affordable Care Act failed to gain sufficient votes

ASAP
|
February 2, 2011

California Supreme Court Grants Review in Hernandez

On January 26, 2011, the California Supreme Court created more uncertainty regarding meal and rest period

ASAP
|
February 2, 2011

Senate Forces Indirect Vote on Healthcare Repeal, Approves Amendment to Rescind 1099 Reporting Requirements

As expected, on Wednesday Senators opposed to the Affordable Care Act failed to gain sufficient votes

ASAP
|
February 2, 2011

Congress Continues to Introduce Immigration Bills

Less than one month into the new session, the 112th Congress continues to introduce labor and employment-related

ASAP
|
February 1, 2011

Health Care Studies Provide Insight into Employer, Employee Knowledge and Opinion of Health Care Law and Reform Efforts

Several recently-published studies on employer and employee reactions to the Affordable Care Act and

ASAP
|
February 1, 2011

Massachusetts Nurses Association Pushes Bills to Impose Staffing Ratios and Ban Mandatory Overtime

On January 19, 2011, the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA) held a press conference to announce its

Pages