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August 19, 2009

New Massachusetts Decision Finds that General Arbitration Provisions Do Not Cover Discrimination Claims

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently answered the long-standing question of whether parties

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August 17, 2009

Tightened Federal Pleading Rules Take Effect: Three Months After the U.S. Supreme Court's Iqbal Decision

In Ashcroft v. Iqbal, 129 S.Ct. 1937 (2009), a case that initially garnered little attention when it

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August 14, 2009

N.Y. Law Requires Employers to Obtain a Written Acknowledgment from New Employees on Pay Information

UPDATE: The New York Department of Labor has issued the acknowledgment form required to comply with this

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August 14, 2009

Application of Massachusetts Independent Contractor Law Uncovered by State Court

On July 30, 2009, in a case with significant implications for wage and hour class actions, the Massachusetts

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August 10, 2009

Federal District Court Rules that Back Pay and Front Pay Are Wages Subject to Employment Taxes

In Josifovich v. Secure Computing Corp.1 a federal district court in New Jersey held that both back pay

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August 10, 2009

California Supreme Court Provides Useful Guidance for Employers Engaging in Video Surveillance and Other Workplace Searches

In a recent opinion, Hernandez v. Hillsides, Inc., the California Supreme Court held that an employer

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August 7, 2009

Court Extinguishes Smoker's Claims

In a victory for employers with mandatory wellness initiatives, a Massachusetts federal judge has dismissed

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August 6, 2009

The Expanding New York Human Rights Laws

It has been a busy year for the First Department of New York's Appellate Division, which issued three

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August 5, 2009

Employees Alleging Labor Violations by Foreign Suppliers Cannot Proceed Against U.S. Companies Based on Code of Conduct Clause in Supply Contracts

As companies headquartered in the United States and elsewhere in the developed world seek less expensive

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August 5, 2009

San Francisco Commuter Ordinance — Update on Enforcement and Enhanced Federal Commuter Benefits

In 2008, San Francisco enacted an ordinance (Ordinance) requiring private employers with 20 or more employees,

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