$1.5M settlement in clinic shooting not finalized

The family of a therapist killed in a clinic shooting last year reached a $1.5 million settlement with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, but then decided not to finalize the agreement, court documents show.



http://www.njherald.com/story/22467746/15m-settlement-in-clinic-shooting-not-finalized

Time To Make a Splash

The hot weather has come just in time for the City of Warren municipal pool, which is set to open on Saturday.



http://www.timesobserver.com/page/content.detail/id/564880/Time-To-Make-A-SPLASH.html?nav=5006

Bill would help employers only

Editor: The Reading Eagle editorial writers should read their own newspaper. There is a section in the Sunday edition on how Berks-area lawmakers voted.



http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=482110

Fiduciary Standard Debate Heats Up

As federal regulators move ahead with a pair of rulemaking proceedings that could dramatically reshape the financial advisory industry, advocates of broader fiduciary responsibilities are urging advisors to make their voices heard in Washington.



http://www.onwallstreet.com/ows_issues/23_6/fiduciary-standard-debate-heats-up-2684929-1.html

Berkshire Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board approves $6 million budget

The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority's Advisory Board has approved a $6 million budget for fiscal 2014, a slight increase from the BRTA's current spending plan.



http://www.berkshireeagle.com/local/ci_23366587/berkshire-regional-transit-authority-advisory-board-approves-6

Whistleblowers: Women Experience More Retaliation Than Men, Study Reports

CIO - Women in technology who wish to blow the whistle on malfeasance they witness but who fear the consequences of reporting such information have good reason to be cautious.



http://www.cio.com/article/352216/Whistleblowers_Women_Experience_More_Retaliation_Than_Men_Study_Reports?taxonomyId=3123

Best jobs for 2013

Actuaries have the best job in 2013 according to CareerCast , a job recruiting company.



http://www.examiner.com/list/best-jobs-for-2013?cid=rss

The Rules About Age Discrimination

CIO - A 1967 federal law protects job applicants and employees age 40 and older against age discrimination.



http://www.cio.com/article/30213/The_Rules_About_Age_Discrimination?taxonomyId=3123

Tips offered for job seekers, employers

Tips for adult workers applying for a job: Whether you submit a resume or complete an application, tailor it to the position-when it comes to resumes, one size does not fit all.



http://www.moorenews.com/article_2379.shtml

Final Rule Provides Wellness Incentive Guidance

1, 2014, and applies to both grandfathered and nongrandfathered health plans. The new rule supports workplace health promotion and prevention as a means to reduce the burden of chronic illness, improve health and limit growth of health care costs, while ensuring that individuals are protected from unfair underwriting practices that could otherwise ... (more)



http://www.shrm.org/hrdisciplines/benefits/Articles/Pages/Final-Rule-Wellness-Programs.aspx?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+shrm%2Fnews%2Fhr+%28SHRM+Online%3A+HR+News%29

What Esquire Magazine Gets Wrong In New Life/Work Debate Article

Esquire Magazine is acting as though they just discovered the life/work dilemma.



http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/31/esquire-magazine-work-life-balance_n_3361560.html

Bloomberg BNA Publishes 2013 Edition of the "Social Security and Medicare Fact Sheet"

Bloomberg BNA has published the 2013 Edition of the Social Security and Medicare Fact Sheet, the easy-to-use resource designed to be disseminated company-wide by human resources and benefits practitioners to inform employees of changes to their Social Security and Medicare benefits.



http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2013/05/31/7173598.htm

Teacher Disciplined for Telling Kids about Fifth Amendment

The one-page questionnaire had students' names printed on top, followed by 34 personal questions.



http://news.heartland.org/editorial/2013/05/31/teacher-disciplined-telling-kids-about-fifth-amendment

Rep. Johnson pleased with session

If things had gone the way that they had in the past, the Oklahoma Legislative Session would have ended today.



http://duncanbanner.com/x609267488/Rep-Johnson-pleased-with-session

IRA Financial Group Introduces Attorney Direct Tax Consultation...

Self Directed IRA investors can now receive expert tax advice from a tax attorney regarding the IRS rules for making investments using retirement funds Because a self directed IRA investment requires the understanding of various tax rules which are based off the Internal Revenue Code and tax court cased, it is imperative that each of our clients is ... (more)



http://www.prweb.com/releases/self-directed-ira-tax/solo-401k-ira-financial/prweb10787716.htm

New Guidance for Construction Work Covered by Davis-Bacon and Related Acts

In two All-Agency Memorandums , the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division provides new guidance to contracting agencies with construction work covered by the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts.



http://www.forconstructionpros.com/press_release/10951965/new-guidance-for-construction-work-covered-by-davis-bacon-and-related-acts

RFP - Security Control Enhancement to Executive Lobby

Please note that winning bid will be published. Cherokee Nation Businesses, LLC reserves the right to issue one award, multiple awards, or reject all bids; any award is subject to the approval of the required funds.



http://www.cherokee.org/procurements/currentprocurements/procurementdetails.aspx?BidID=9763

Is John Brennan the mastermind behind the wiretapping of journalists?

John Brennan , now head of the CIA, was a counter terrorism adviser to the White House in 2010.



http://www.examiner.com/article/is-john-brennan-the-mastermind-behind-the-wiretapping-of-journalists?cid=rss

Passings: Edward M. KennedyTHE Last Liberal Lion

The Democratic Party's most stalwart defender of civil rights, labor rights, health care, immigration, housing and education for nearly five decades in the U.S. Senate has left us.



http://www.american-reporter.com/4,740/722.html

Lawsuit filed against construction companies mislabeling workers

For the last three years, there has been an ongoing effort by Utah lawmakers to keep some business from labeling their workers as owners.



http://www.ksl.com/?sid=25400284&nid=148&s_cid=rss-extlink

U.S. Supreme Court Denies United Airlines Petition

In a closely watched case, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a written order denying air transportation giant United Airlines's petition for high court review of a disability discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission .



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/us-supreme-court-denies-united-airline-85041/

Meet the Latest Unpaid Fashion Intern Suing Her Former Boss

In April, 24-year-old Erica van Rabenswaay was fresh out of a job, and looking online for positions in the fashion industry.



http://nymag.com/thecut/2013/05/unpaid-intern-sues-norma-kamali.html

Unprecedented Collaboration of Business, Government and Technology...

May 31, 2013 - This weekend, more than 6,000 individuals representing businesses, nonprofits, government agencies and local citizens will team up to participate in 96 events throughout the United States as part of the National Day of Civic Hacking.



http://newsroom.intel.com/community/intel_newsroom/blog/2013/05/31/unprecedented-collaboration-of-business-government-and-technology-enthusiasts-to-tackle-social-and-civic-challenges?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+IntelNewsroom+%28Intel+Newsroom%29

Fatal crash: Worker put train on wrong track while supervisor was in bathroom

The fatal accident on the Metro-North rail line Tuesday occurred after an inexperienced worker sent a train onto the wrong track while a more senior employee was in the bathroom, a union representative said.



http://www.ldnews.com/ci_23360866/fatal-crash-worker-put-train-wrong-track-while

Assurant Solutions Donations Benefit Jewelers for Children Charity

Assurant Solutions , a leading global provider of protection programs and services, is donating a $20,000 c haritable grant to Jewelers for Children from the Assurant Foundation and will make an additional contribution of up to $25,000 based on jewelry protection plan sales in 2013.



http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20130531005481/en

Assurant Solutions Donations Benefit Jewelers for Children Charity

Jewelers for Children, the jewelry industry's charitable organization, provides support to charities that benefit children in need such as St.



http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20130531005487/en/Assurant-Solutions-Donations-Benefit-Jewelers-Children-Charity

DNC treasurer defends Michelle Obama's LGBT speech

The treasurer of the Democratic National Committee is defending first lady Michelle Obama for failing to address LGBT workplace discrimination and the exclusion of bi-national gay couples from immigration reform during a fundraising speech she gave Wednesday in New York.



http://www.washingtonblade.com/2013/05/30/dnc-treasurer-pushes-back-against-enda-immigration-criticism/

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Exhibiting at Society for Human...

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will be among the exhibitors at The Society for Human Resource Management's 2013 Annual Conference and Exposition in Chicago, Illinois.



http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/5/prweb10785677.htm

Women workers at Florida prison win class-action status in sexual harassment case

WASHINGTON Dozens of female staffers say they regularly confront groping, rape threats, public masturbation and other serious sexual harassment while overseeing inmates at the large federal prison complex in Coleman, Fla.



http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/05/29/4071538/women-workers-at-florida-prison.html#storylink=rss

Safety training to highlight heat-related injuries

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a division of the U.S. Department of Labor, is planning a "safety stand-down" at construction sites throughout the southeast June 4 to raise awareness of the dangers of working in the summer heat.



http://www.newschannel9.com/template/inews_wire/wires.regional.ga/22f0f6e4-www.newschannel9.com.shtml

Federation Against Software Theft Reveals Software Piracy Victims

BERKSHIRE, England, May 30 -- The Federation Against Software Theft issued the following news release: The Federation Against Software Theft discloses its investigation trends in software commonly used by businesses without a licence.



http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2013/05/31/7172953.htm

Hutcheson opens Urgent Care Clinic on the Parkway

Hutcheson Medical Center this week announced the opening of its new Urgent Care Clinic at Hutcheson on the Parkway, which is located on Battlefield Parkway in Catoosa County.



http://www.walkermessenger.com/view/full_story/22750535/article-Hutcheson-opens-Urgent-Care-Clinic-on-the-Parkway?instance=home_local_bullet_news

VERNUCCIO: Riches for unions, but not their retirees

Organized labor has long pointed to pensions as a key reason to join their unions, but many of those promised benefits are now in serious trouble.



http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/may/31/riches-for-unions-but-not-their-retirees/?

Iconic Vacaville Music store put up for sale

An iconic local business goes on the market today, 55 years after opening its doors and a few months after a complete redo and reopening.



http://www.thereporter.com/news/ci_23359958/iconic-vacaville-music-store-put-up-sale?source=rss

New way to assess paratransit riders in Solano County

The Solano Transportation Authority and Solano County transit operators are launching a countywide, in-person Americans with Disabilities Act Eligibility Program.



http://www.thereporter.com/news/ci_23359955/new-way-assess-paratransit-riders-solano-county?source=rss

Dickson County jobless rate unchanged in April

The Dickson County unemployment rate remained the same from March to April at 7.2 percent, according to state Department of Labor data.



http://www.tennessean.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tennessean.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013305310047%26nclick_check%3D1

Guest commentary: Changing behavior

A classic and perennial question is: how do you change peoples' behavior? Is the legal route the effective way or do you have to change attitudes first? Reformers throughout the ages have theorized about this puzzling subject and have tried both approaches.



http://www.marconews.com/news/2013/may/31/guest-commentary-changing-behavior/?partner=RSS

OSHA penalizes lax attention to safety

May 31, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- OSHA penalizes lax attention to safety Article provided by Jeffrey S. Gross Visit us at http://www.philaworkerscomp.com/ The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor, recently announced that a Pennsylvania employer had been cited for a safety violation that led to a ... (more)



http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/osha-penalizes-lax-attention-to-safety-346535.php

Spring Consulting Releases Captive eBook and Infographic for Risk Managers

The eBook, titled " Funding Employee Benefits: A Risk Manager's Guide ," is aimed at educating risk managers and human resource directors about the pros and cons of funding employee benefits through a captive, the alternative risk transfer technique most commonly associated with managing a company's property and casualty risks.



http://www.andhranews.net/Business/2013/Spring-Consulting-Releases-Captive-eBook-Infographic-23701.htm

Oil-field services company agrees to pay Victoria harassment victim

An oil-field services company agreed to pay a Victoria man $150,000 Thursday after he accused it of racial harassment and retaliation.



http://m.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2013/may/30/jrp_eeoc_053113_210994/?counties

Toxic Waste Regulators Admit to Being Lenient on Polluters

The State Department of Toxic Substance Control admits it failed to collect nearly $185 million from polluting businesses, essentially passing those costs on California taxpayers.



http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Toxic-Waste-Control-State-Regulators-Pollution-209622431.html

Insurance dispute stalls cleanup of Grandview Palace Condominiums fire site

The decision by two insurance companies to try to have voided $30 million in coverage on the fire-destroyed Grandview Palace Condominiums complex has jeopardized more than just a payout to unit owners.



http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130531/NEWS/305310356/-1/rss01

Accessibility to Facilities Goods and Services

One central goal of the Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines is ensuring that occupants and visitors can access goods and services in facilities.



http://www.facilitiesnet.com/ada/tip/Accessibility-to-Facilities-Goods-and-Services--28481

Oil-field services company agrees to pay Victoria harassment victim

Racial discrimination and retaliation for opposing or reporting it violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.



http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2013/may/30/jrp_eeoc_053113_210994/?counties

Outside whistle-blower ban bill concerns advocates

Senate Bill 648 would prohibit outside undercover investigations by anyone other than law enforcement at any business.



http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/05/30/2926973/whistleblower-ban-bill-concerns.html

Proposed Bill in Wisconsin Would Allow Lawmakers to Peek Into Bank Accounts of the Unemployed

Wisconsin lawmakers are pushing controversial legislation that would allow the state to snoop on the private bank accounts of those collecting unemployment benefits.



http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/05/31/proposed-bill-in-wisconsin-would-allow-lawmakers-to-peek-into-bank-accounts-of-the-unemployed/

Ice House renovations nearing completion

If the Morgan Arts Council had been given a pot of gold worth $5 million, it may have been able to start and complete renovations to the Ice House - the organization's structure - within the year of its acquisition, said Jeanne Mozier, a founding member of MAC and secretary of its board.



http://www.journal-news.net/page/content.detail/id/595076/Ice-House-renovations-nearing-completion.html?nav=5006

Directive 307-Understanding the Changes Being Made to Improve Pay...

Directive 307 clarifies and improves the agency's compliance evaluation methodologies in support of its efforts to align pay discrimination enforcement with longstanding principles under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.



http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/5/prweb10781339.htm

Daniel Ellsberg: WikiLeaks suspect Bradley Manning deserves to be seen as a hero

"I have a considerable identification with whistle-blowers, but Bradley above all because it is the first time in 40 years since the Pentagon Papers that someone has put out a large raft of material.



http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/05/30/daniel-ellsberg-wikileaks-suspect-bradley-manning-deserves-to-be-seen-as-a-hero/

Allison O'Kelly: Off-ramping? Not So Fast

Recently, I had the pleasure of attending the 85 Broads Power Luncheon that hosted Anne-Marie Slaughter as the keynote at New York's Harvard Club.



http://www.huffingtonpost.com/allison-okelly/offramping-not-so-fast_b_3353820.html

Rockingham library trustees hoping to use bank's community space

The Rockingham Free Public Library Board of Trustees hopes to hear back from its attorney by next week and finalize a contract to temporarily house the library's services in the community space of Merchants Bank.



http://www.reformer.com/localnews/ci_23350153/rockingham-library-trustees-hoping-use-bank-rsquo-s?source=most_viewed

Lawsuit against fired teachers dismissed by federal judge

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against two teachers who were fired from a Christian school in Thousand Oaks for refusing to fill out forms about their faith and church attendance.



http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_23358465/lawsuit-against-fired-teachers-dismissed-by-federal-judge?source=rss

Prison workers win class-action status in harassment case

Dozens of female staffers say they regularly confront groping, rape threats, public masturbation and other serious sexual harassment while overseeing inmates at the large federal prison complex in Coleman, Fla.



http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/os-coleman-prison-lawsuit-20130531,0,5118791.story

Give all S.C. students access to the American Dream

Thousands of South Carolina high school seniors are graduating and heading off to college this fall, but for many hard-working students college isn't an option.



http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20130531/PC1002/130539891/1021/give-all-sc-students-access-to-the-american-dream

Healthcare and Employee Benefits Will Be Topic on WATD, June 1;...

Listener questions can be emailed in advance to benefits@longfellowbenefits.com . During the show, listeners can call in at 781-837-4900 or 508-747-1166. Haraden has 23 years of experience in employee benefits .



http://www.sys-con.com/node/2680802

Fired St. Louis anchorman files discrimination complaint against former TV station

A St. Louis TV anchorman fired in the wake of his comments about the IRS has filed a discrimination complaint.



http://www.ky3.com/news/sns-ap-mo--anchorman-fired-complaint-20130530,0,4371414.story?track=rss

DTSC Admits Failure to Collect Millions

The Department of Toxic Substances Control has admitted that it has failed to follow up on hundreds of millions of dollars owed to the state by polluters.



http://www.nbcbayarea.com/investigations/DTSC-Admits--209598571.html

Former St. Louis anchorman files complaint

A St. Louis TV anchorman fired in the wake of his comments about the IRS has filed a discrimination complaint.



http://www.kfvs12.com/story/22463613/former-st-louis-anchorman-files-complaint

EEOC Targets Trucking Companies for Harassment, Discrimination

One trucking company has agreed to pay to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, while the agency has filed separate litigation against another over claims of religious discrimination.



http://www.truckinginfo.com/news/story/2013/05/eeoc-settlement-with-carrier-over-sexual-harassment-separate-suit-over-religious-discrimination.aspx

Animal investigations subject of N.C. Senate debate

A North Carolina Senate committee is set to debate a bill that opponents say is designed to stop activists and journalists from exposing abuses and violations among food producers.



http://hamptonroads.com/2013/05/animal-investigations-subject-nc-senate-debate

Restaurant settles sexual harassment suit

A male kitchen supervisor allegedly groped and insulted the women, who were then ages 17 and 19, at the Panda Express restaurant in Kapaa, Kauai.



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The Advocate: Still waiting for a tipoff to case's resolution

It's time for updates on prior Advocate columns, so I'll start by noting that former employees of Carmela's Banquet House are still waiting for lost tip money.



http://m.timesunion.com/tu/db_39921/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=ID1FyOQ3&detailindex=2&pn=0&ps=6

Lowest bid at $7.2 million for new Dracut Town Hall

Bids to construct a new town hall came in at $1.3 million over what was budgeted for, but with a federal court order to bring Town Hall into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it appears Dracut will have to scrounge up the extra cash.



http://www.thevalleydispatch.com/dracut/ci_23351949/lowest-bid-at-7-2-million-new-dracut

Conn. House votes to raise minimum wage

The House voted 89-53, with eight lawmakers not voting, to pass the bill Wednesday night.



http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/politics/conn-house-approves-bill-to-raise-minimum-wage

New hope against Walking Horse abuse

The light comes from an unexpected source: the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association, the largest and oldest Tennessee Walking Horse organization.



http://www.tennessean.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tennessean.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013305300032%26nclick_check%3D1

Help ProPublica Investigate Internships

As part of its investigation into the use of interns around the U.S., ProPublica is hoping to raise funds to hire an intern of its own.



http://www.northcoastjournal.com/humboldt/help-propublica-investigate-internships/Content?oid=2271063

Why High-Speed Police Chases Are Going Away

In the past there were enough dash-cam images from disastrous law-enforcement pursuits to fill seasons of cheap, sensationalized TV shows, while live footage from helicopters made for some of the highest-rated shows on Los Angeles stations.



http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/news/vintage-speed/why-high-speed-police-chases-are-going-away-15532838

Julie Bailey: Enemy of the People

They're running Julie Bailey out of town The poison pen letters, foul-mouthed phone calls, slashed tyres, shit through the letterbox, boycott of her cafe and attacks on her mother's grave have become too much.



http://blogs.spectator.co.uk/nick-cohen/2013/05/julie-bailey-enemy-of-the-people/?#038;#038;

That time that Glenn Beck was right*

Stopped clock, or whatever, but Glenn Beck was right -- Woodrow Wilson was a terrible, terrible president.



http://lucianne.com/thread/?artnum=737835

Corporate Whistle Blower Center Urges An Insider With Proof A...

The Corporate Whistle Blower Center says, "We are urging managers, or executives working for any type of company providing services to the federal government to contact us immediately if the fraud, or over billing is over a million dollars, because there really can be significant rewards for these types of individuals." Potential whistleblowers are ... (more)



http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/5/prweb10739598.htm

Conn. House approves bill to raise minimum wage

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http://washingtonexaminer.com/conn.-house-approves-bill-to-raise-minimum-wage/article/feed/2102456?custom_click=rss

NC Senate to debate undercover investigations bill

A North Carolina Senate committee is set to debate a bill that opponents say is designed to stop activists and journalists from exposing abuses and violations among food producers.



http://www.wlos.com/template/inews_wire/wires.regional.nc/39f0e4e5-www.wlos.com.shtml

Region's unemployment rate still highest in state

The unemployment rate in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton metro area slid three-tenths of a percentage point in April to 9.4 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis, a welcome decline amid other positive national economic news.



http://citizensvoice.com/news/region-s-unemployment-rate-still-highest-in-state-1.1497342

Local unemployment rate drops; region still has highest rate in state

The unemployment rate in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre metro area slid three-tenths of a percentage point in April to 9.4 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis, a welcome decline amid other positive national economic news.



http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/local-unemployment-rate-drops-region-still-has-highest-rate-in-state-1.1497092

L2 Federal Resources to Host Webinar 'Everything You Always...

This course is a must for contractors, counsel, HR, tax personnel and risk management officers seeking a deeper understanding of the cost and compliance challenges related to the Affordable Care Act.



http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/5/prweb10774550.htm

TPA Film Night, Living for 32, June 7

Pot Luck at 7:15; Movie a t 7:30. The Topanga Peace Alliance First Friday Film Night movie for June is Living for 32 , a film about 32 people murdered in the tragic Virginia Tech shooting and the 32 people killed by guns every day in America.



http://www.topangamessenger.com/story_detail.php?ArticleID=6064

Provide Data On Plans For Worthbrook

An informational presentation was held at the Stony Creek Golf Course facility May 22 on the proposed renovation of Worthbrook Park, 89th Street and Ridgeland Avenue in Oak Lawn.



http://swnewsherald.com/provide-data-on-plans-for-worthbrook-p3473-1.htm

Here is the latest Oklahoma news from The Associated Press

Governor Mary Fallin has vetoed two bills and signed more than four dozen others less than a week after lawmakers adjourned the 2013 legislative session.



http://www.kten.com/story/22453892/here-is-the-latest-oklahoma-news-from-the-associated-press

ADA Sign Depot Announces Launch of Direct-to-Customer Ecommerce Website

ADA Sign Depot announced immediate availability of their extensive product lines of ADA Compliant Signage direct to corporate and individual buyers through its new secure ecommerce website, ADASignDepot.com. San Diego, CA, May 30, 2013 -- -- Today ADA Sign Depot announced immediate availability of their extensive product lines of ADA Compliant ... (more)



http://www.pr.com/press-release/494174

Female prison workers win class-action status

Dozens of female staffers say they regularly confront groping, rape threats, public masturbation and other serious sexual harassment while overseeing inmates at the large federal prison complex in Coleman, Fla.



http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20130530/NEWS02/705309901

Differentiating short-term and permanent worker for workers' comp

In California, there is no differentiation between short-term and permanent workers when it comes to receiving workers' comp benefits.



http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/differentiating-shortterm-and-permanent-worker-for-workers-comp-346197.php

Rockingham library trustees hoping to use bank's community space

The Rockingham Free Public Library Board of Trustees hopes to hear back from its attorney by next week and finalize a contract to temporarily house the library's services in the community space of Merchants Bank.



http://www.reformer.com/localnews/ci_23350153/rockingham-library-trustees-hoping-use-bank-rsquo-s?source=rss

Women workers at Florida prison win class-action status in sexual harassment case

Dozens of female staffers say they regularly confront groping, rape threats, public masturbation and other serious sexual harassment while overseeing inmates at the large federal prison complex in Coleman, Fla.



http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2013/05/29/192508/women-workers-at-florida-prison.html#storylink=rss

Paving way for accessibility

First Photo: West Maui Construction driver and laborer Erwin Tabaco smoothes the topsoil as operator Allan Yamada dumps a load into his truck.



http://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/573121.html

Exxon Mobil rejects resolution to protect LGBT workers

Exxon Mobil rejected an LGBT non-discrimination policy for the 16th time Exxon Mobil shareholders voted by a significant margin on Wednesday to reject a resolution that would have expanded the company's equal employment opportunity policy to include non-discrimination protections for LGBT workers.



http://www.washingtonblade.com/2013/05/29/for-16th-time-exxon-mobil-rejects-resolution-to-protect-lgbt-workers/

Labor Department Intends To Require Added Information On 401(k) Statements

The United States Department of Labor has indicated it will propose a new rule that requires qualified participant 401 retirement plan statements to show the monthly income the participant can expect to receive over his/her life expectancy.



http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=e3bbb34b-c87e-481b-8ff9-6e9429e0dbac

County makes decision on new prison operator

By Roxanne McKnight Staff Writer Limestone County commissioners decided Wednesday that Management and Training Corporation will be the new operator of the Limestone County Detention Center, ending a two-month period of uncertainty about the county's private prison.



http://www.mexiadailynews.com/articles/2013/05/29/county-makes-decision-new-prison-operator

Conn. House approves bill toa

The House voted 89-53, with eight lawmakers not voting, to pass the bill. The vote came nearly a week after the state Senate approved the legislation.



http://www.wane.com/dpp/before_you_buy/job_news/Conn-House-approves-bill-to-raise-minimum-wage_73602498

Teachers union files third lawsuit to stop CPS closings

The Chicago Teachers Union filed a lawsuit Wednesday that seeks to keep 10 schools from being closed down, the third such action aimed at reversing the Board of Education's approval last week to close 49 elementary schools and a high school program.



http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-teachers-union-files-third-lawsuit-to-stop-cps-closings-20130529,0,2343182.story?track=rss

Garda Ombudsman asked to investigate penalty points

A report on whistleblower allegations, which was compiled by an assistant garda commissioner, is being referred to the Ombudsman by the Oireachtas Committee on Justice.



http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/garda-ombudsman-asked-to-investigate-penalty-points-29307368.html

Understanding the New Census Data and its Impact on Affirmative Action...

During the 2010 Census, human resource professionals and compliance officers were surprised to see the census collection tool did not solicit occupation and EEO information.



http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/5/prweb10779704.htm

Conn. House approves bill to raise minimum wage

The House voted 89-53, with eight lawmakers not voting, to pass the bill. The vote came nearly a week after the state Senate approved the legislation.



http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Conn-House-approves-bill-to-raise-minimum-wage-4559200.php

Panda Express settles Hawaii sex harassment suit

A Chinese fast-food chain is paying $150,000 to settle a federal lawsuit claiming sexual harassment at a Hawaii restaurant, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced Wednesday.



http://www.contracostatimes.com/breaking-news/ci_23350356/panda-express-settles-hawaii-sex-harassment-suit

Shawnee County Employee Claims Gender Discrimination

Kristy Workman, previously known as Kristy Moore, is seeking at least $75,000 in damages on each of four separate counts.



http://www.wibw.com/home/headlines/Shawnee-County-Employee-Claims-Gender-Discrimination-209452991.html

Business briefs for May 30

The Hancock County WIN Job Center will stop providing services June 21, the Mississippi Department of Employment Security announced Wednesday.



http://www.sunherald.com/2013/05/29/4695434/business-briefs-for-may-28.html#storylink=rss

Erie County's unemployment rate falls to 7.5 percent

Strong seasonal job gains helped push the unemployment rate down in Erie County and boosted the number of working Erie County residents by 1,300. The report shows Erie County's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate slipped two-tenths of a percentage point in April to 7.5 percent.



http://www.goerie.com/article/20130530/NEWS02/305309923/Erie-County%27s-unemployment-rate-falls-to-75-percent

Conn. House approves bill toa

The House voted 89-53, with eight lawmakers not voting, to pass the bill Wednesday night.



http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/connecticut/Conn-House-approves-bill-to-raise-minimum-wage_89382768

Milwaukee nonprofit gets $1 million to aid troubled youths

St. Charles Youth & Family Services has received a $1 million federal grant to help 225 delinquent youths and young adults avoid recidivism by getting work experience, educational assistance and other services.



http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/milwaukee-nonprofit-gets-1-million-to-aid-troubled-youths-b9921714z1-209424691.html

Ivy League Protesters Threatened With Death Slapped With Code Of Conduct Charges

Dartmouth College activists unofficially called Real Talk Dartmouth grabbed national media attention when their April 19, 2013, protest led to the Hanover, N.H., school canceling classes for a day.



http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/29/dartmouth-clery-act-code-of-conduct_n_3353969.html?utm_hp_ref=politics&ir=Politics&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HP%2FPolitics+%28Politics+on+The+Huffington+Post%29

Delmarva Watermelon Farmers Prepared for Possible Inspections

MARDELA SPRINGS , Md.- Watermelon growers in Maryland and Delaware are likely to receive Department of Labor inspections this year.



http://www.wboc.com/story/22453046/delmarva-farmers-prepared-for-possible-labor-department-inspections

This day in Supreme Court essentialism

Next month, the U.S Supreme Court, in it wisdom, may pass judgment on the age-old definition of marriage.



http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2013/05/this-date-in-supreme-court-essentialism.php?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+powerlineblog%2Flivefeed+%28Power+Line%29

Champaign Seeks Input for ADA Improvements

Like many cities, Champaign is working to make sure it's meeting standards set as part of the Americans with Disabilities Act.



http://www.wandtv.com/story/22453138/champaign-seeks-input-for-ada-improvements

The Pressure Is On: Deadline for States to Pass False Claims Laws Looms

What's at stake for states that fail to bring their false claims laws in line with new federal standards by the August 31 deadline? A 10% share from settlements of Medicaid fraud lawsuits which, considering the $4.2 billion the federal government recovered in fiscal year 2012, could mean big money.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/the-pressure-is-on-deadline-for-states-39851/

Labor Department Intends To Require Added Information On 401(k) Statements

The United States Department of Labor has indicated it will propose a new rule that requires qualified participant 401 retirement plan statements to show the monthly income the participant can expect to receive over his/her life expectancy.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/labor-department-intends-to-require-adde-46597/

Legal Alert: Federal Contractors Not Released From Notice Posting Requirement

Executive Summary: Although the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals' decision invalidating the Nation Labor Relations Board's notice posting requirement means that private employers currently are relieved of this obligation, the ruling did not create a reprieve for federal contractors.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/legal-alert-federal-contractors-not-rel-45684/

Confirm Cordray Already

As I wrote when the Senate Banking Committee considered the Cordray nomination back in March, nobody disputes the idea that the former Ohio Attorney General, who has led the CFPB since January 2012, is highly competent and supremely qualified to continue in his position.



http://prospect.org/article/confirm-cordray-already

Dale courthouse to see renovations, possibly faster lines at revenue office

A statewide change to renewing vehicle tag registrations could result in faster lines at local revenue offices, while the Dale County revenue and probate offices are set to have renovations that could make the locations more "customer-friendly." Dale County Revenue Commissioner Eleanor Outlaw said Alabama Act 2013-358 requires residents seeking tag ... (more)



http://it.tmcnet.com/news/2013/05/29/7168665.htm

Panda Express settles Hawaii sex harassment suit

A Chinese fast-food chain is paying $150,000 to settle a federal lawsuit claiming sexual harassment at a Hawaii restaurant, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced Wednesday.



http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ci_23346280/panda-express-settles-kauai-sex-harassment-lawsuit?source=most_emailed

SHRM Chapter Network Quickly Coordinates Tornado Recovery

Lives were lost, property destroyed and neighborhoods razed in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area by a series of deadly tornadoes May 18-20, 2013.



http://www.shrm.org/hrdisciplines/safetysecurity/articles/Pages/SHRM-Chapter-Coordinates-Tornado-Recovery.aspx

Furloughed federal workers collect unemployment

Bill Coleman, a mechanical engineer who works for the Navy, expects to be furloughed for 11 days this summer.



http://money.cnn.com/2013/05/29/news/economy/furlough-unemployment-benefits/index.html?section=money_topstories&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fmoney_topstories+%28Top+Stories%29

I, Big Government

Considering the current crop of scandals plaguing the Obama administration, the findings in a recent report from Gallup that fully half of Americans believe the government has too much power, comes as no surprise.



http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3024915/posts

Champions of First Amendment Deliver for Texas Citizens

When the dust settles from another hard-fought legislative session, the people of Texas will have a clearer picture of current events in the Lone Star State, thanks to the hard work and determination of two Texas statesmen - one Republican, one Democrat.



http://www.gilmermirror.com/view/full_story/22733631/article-CHAMPIONS-OF-FIRST-AMENDMENT-DELIVER-FOR-TEXAS-CITIZENS?instance=home_news_bullets

Rachel Maddow Dissects What's Wrong with the GOP: VIDEO

Rachel Maddow looks back at Bob Dole and the vast move to the right of the Republican Party since his campaign for President in 1996.



http://www.towleroad.com/2013/05/maddowgop.html

Feds investigate St. Clair County discrimination claims

U.S. Department of Labor federal agents are investigating claims that St. Clair County employees discriminated against disabled residents and punished whistleblowers who notified state officials regarding the alleged discrimination.



http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/morning_call/2013/05/feds-investigate-st-clair-county.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_stlouis+%28St.+Louis+Business+Journal%29

This Day in Liberal Judicial Activisma "May 29

One month later, Justices O'Connor, Kennedy, and Souter issue a joint opinion in Casey that is breathtaking in its grandiose misunderstanding of the Constitution and of the Supreme Court's role.



http://www.nationalreview.com/bench-memos/349103/day-liberal-judicial-activism%E2%80%94may-29-ed-whelan

Jefferson City pools open today

With a high temperature of 90 forecast and little chance for daytime rain, today's opening of Jefferson City's swimming pools may be a welcome relief for many.



http://www.newstribune.com/news/2013/may/29/jefferson-city-pools-open-today/

Warrantless GPS Tracking of State Employees Now Before NY Court of Appeals

On Wednesday, the NY Court of Appeals will be hearing claims on a case with far-reaching effects and consider whether the warrantless GPS tracking of a former state employee's personal vehicle infringed the provisions of the state's constitution.



http://www.jdjournal.com/2013/05/29/warrantless-gps-tracking-of-state-employees-now-before-ny-court-of-appeals/

Nursing home faces trailblazing lawsuit over asking workers for family medical histories

A nursing and rehabilitation center violated federal law by asking for workers' family medical history, a government lawsuit alleges.



http://www.mcknights.com/nursing-home-faces-trailblazing-lawsuit-over-asking-workers-for-family-medical-histories/article/295208/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+McKnights+%28McKnights+Home%29

Furloughed federal workers can collect unemployment

Should federal employees on furlough be allowed to collect unemployment benefits? Engineers at a Navy shipyard in Philadelphia think so.



http://www.kcci.com/news/project-economy/Furloughed-federal-workers-can-collect-unemployment/-/9356884/20338370/-/eyrkqaz/-/index.html?absolute=true

Alliance for Women in Media and 56 Other Groups Demand Answers on Targeting of Journalists

The Alliance for Women in Media is one of fifty-seven national groups that sent a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder demanding a full, transparent account of the Justice Department's targeting of journalists and whistleblowers on Friday, May 24.



http://www.prweb.com/releases/AWM/DOJ/prweb10776406.htm

Our View: Road Fund in name only

But this is Illinois, and the state Senate wanted to be sure. A year ago, the Senate adopted a resolution in which a gnawing doubt was expressed: “Whereas, concerns have been raised that a significant portion of Road Fund receipts are being used for purposes not directly related to road construction.” Holland reported that, in eight ... (more)



http://www.nwherald.com/2013/05/28/our-view-road-fund-in-name-only/ajhevfw/

Loughborough University students face being kicked out for naming and ...

Bosses at one of Britain's best universities have warned students face being kicked off their course for naming and shaming their sexual conquests on an "offensive" Facebook page.



http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/loughborough-university-students-face-being-1918913

Businesses on the move in downtown Port Townsend

The closing of the Undertown and the owner's plans to open a new restaurant in property he owns has caused a domino effect in downtown businesses, which is becoming apparent this week.



http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305299988

Today's Paul Reveres

That is the last verse of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's, "Paul Revere's Ride". It took place in 1875, a critical time in our country's history.



http://www.thelandofthefree.net/conservativeopinion/2013/05/29/todays-paul-reveres/

Furloughed federal workers can collect unemployment

Should federal employees on furlough be allowed to collect unemployment benefits? Engineers at a Navy shipyard in Philadelphia think so.



http://www.kesq.com/news/money/Furloughed-federal-workers-can-collect-unemployment/-/232922/20338370/-/dm1htt/-/index.html

Swimming Upstream - Americans With Disabilities Act (Ada) Requirements For Swimming Pools

As of January 31, 2013, all existing pools located at "public accommodations" must meet ADA standards.



http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=56728951-f033-40f8-b5b5-d9b182189b53

Corporate Whistle Blower Center Urges Physicians To Call Them If They...

The Corporate Whistle Blower Center is urging orthopedic surgeons, or physicians to call them if they possess significant proof a medical device was, or is defective, or doomed to prematurely fail, and the medical device company continued, or continues to sell it anyway, because there can be multi million dollar rewards for this type of ... (more)



http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/5/prweb10739509.htm

Remodeling of Port of Kennewick buildings should be done in August

A $1.8 million remodel of two buildings the Port of Kennewick owns in the Oak Street Industrial Park should be finished in August.



http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2013/05/29/7166372.htm

Hot jobs: Laura Swogger's career started with an ad

The job: Real estate brokers help clients buy, sell and rent properties. Brokers and agents do the same type of work, but brokers are licensed to manage their own real estate businesses.



http://her.democratandchronicle.com/article/20130529/HER_GETTING_AHEAD/305290002/Hot-jobs-Laura-Swogger-s-career-started-an-ad?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Home|s

Feds Target Wisconsin Vouchers

Wisconsin will tighten state regulations and oversight on voucher schools after State Superintendent Tony Evers received a letter from the U.S. Department of Justice stating the program "must do more to enforce the federal statutory and regulatory requirements that govern the treatment of students with disabilities." The letter responded to a ... (more)



http://news.heartland.org/newspaper-article/2013/05/29/feds-target-wisconsin-vouchers

Subpeona This

This month has been filled with excitement - both good and bad - for journalism and a free media.



http://www.bohemian.com/northbay/subpeona-this/Content?oid=2426423

Massachusetts contractor faces fines from Durham site

A Massachusetts company is facing nearly $300,000 in fines after being cited by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration for alleged violations at a local work site where workers were found to be exposed to significant falls.



http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130529/GJNEWS_01/130529190&template=GreatBayRegion

NY's High Court to Hear NYCLU Challenge to GPS Tracking of State Employee's Personal Car

NEW YORK, May 28 -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: The state's highest court will tomorrow hear arguments in a New York Civil Liberties Union case challenging New York State's warrantless planting of a GPS tracking device on a government employee's personal car.



http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2013/05/29/7165958.htm

Mt. Pleasant Elementary, Caravel Academy Win 'Great Schools, Clean Streams' Pledge Drive

Mt. Pleasant Elementary School takes the top spot in the public and charter schools category in New Castle County's "Great Schools Clean Streams" campaign.



http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/mt-pleasant-elementary-caravel-academy-win-quotgreat-schools-clean-streamsquot-pledge-drive-345956.php

Water Words That Work, LLC Announces that Mt. Pleasant Elementary,...

Mt. Pleasant Elementary and Caravel Academy are the top pledge getters in New Castle County's 'Great Schools, Clean Streams' pledge drive, which concluded on April 19th, 2013.



http://www.pr.com/press-release/493911

Old Sacramento Boardwalk Getting Million-Dollar Makeover

Old Sacramento's boardwalk is getting a million-dollar makeover after decades of wear and tear, and an Americans With Disabilities Act lawsuit.



http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2013/05/28/old-sacramento-boardwalk-getting-million-dollar-makeover/

Youth employment program to begin

Students as well as local businesses are being sought to participate in the TANF Summer Youth Employment Program, organized by the Van Wert County Department of Job and Family Services.



http://timesbulletin.com/main.asp?SubSectionID=4&ArticleID=180497&SectionID=2

Stress leave a rising source of contention for employers

Pres. Clinton signs the Family Leave Bill in the Rose Garden of the White House on Feb.



http://www.reporterherald.com/ci_23338209/stress-leave-rising-source-contention-employers

Legal Matters: Kids + Summer Jobs

Is your son or daughter looking for a summer job? There are state and federal laws that restrict where, and for how many hours, they can work.



http://www.golocalworcester.com/business/legal-matters-kids-summer-jobs-whats-allowable/

Legal Matters: Kids + Summer Jobs

Is your son or daughter looking for a summer job? There are state and federal laws that restrict where, and for how many hours, they can work.



http://www.golocalprov.com/business/legal-matters-kids-summer-jobs-whats-allowable/

Is Obama Really As Bad As Nixon When It Comes to Targeting the Press? ...

James Goodale knows a thing or two about whistleblowers. As a First Amendment lawyer, he represented the New York Times in the Pentagon Papers case against the Nixon administration and recently wrote about his experience and its implications today in Fighting for the Press: The Inside Story of the Pentagon Papers and Other Battles.



http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3024855/posts

Longtime Deputy: I Will Not Lie For Sheriff George David

A Sergeant in the Beaver County Sheriff's Office granted an interview to the Beaver Countian today, after she said Sheriff George David insinuated she should lie about a series of events that led to a grievance being filed by a clerk in the office.



http://beavercountian.com/content/daily/deputy-i-will-not-lie-for-sheriff-george-david

Swimming Upstream - Americans With Disabilities Act (Ada) Requirements For Swimming Pools

As of January 31, 2013, all existing pools located at "public accommodations" must meet ADA standards.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/swimming-upstream-americans-with-disab-57647/

Protection for sources and reporters

The Obama administration's invasive search of Associated Press reporters' phone records offers another sharp reminder of why the nation needs a federal shield law to protect journalists' confidential sources: Government can't be trusted to always tell the truth or to always do what's right.



http://www.thetimesnews.com/opinion/our-opinion/protection-for-sources-and-reporters-1.149975

Legislature overrides 10 governor's vetoes

Lawmakers voted Tuesday to override about $14.5 million of Gov. Dave Heineman's line-item vetoes that cut more than $40 million from the state budget.



http://www.northplattebulletin.com/index.asp?show=news&action=readStory&storyID=25644&pageID=24

Montevallo's Main Street improvement project ready to make progress

A multimillion-dollar improvement project for Main Street in downtown Montevallo took a major step forward Tuesday with a green light to hire an engineer.



http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2013/05/montevallos_main_street_improv.html

Maddow's Blistering Critique Of The GOP: Moderates Like Bob...

Rachel Maddow used Republican Bob Dole slamming his own party on Fox News Sunday to deliver a scathing critique of the GOP's shift further to the right in the past few years.



http://www.mediaite.com/tv/rachel-maddows-blistering-critique-of-the-gop-moderates-like-bob-dole-now-anathema-to-the-party/

Why Investment Management Fees Matter

In April I contributed a piece to Yahoo that discussed the eroding impact of fees on the performance of an investor's portfolio.



http://www.examiner.com/article/why-investment-management-fees-matter?cid=rss

Worm Turns on the Obamamedia

It's been a bad few weeks for the Obama administration. But it's been even worse for the President's hardcore advocates in the press, who are struggling to come up with a narrative that reconciles their view of Barack Obama as the Greatest Progressive President Ever with the IRS' use of its power to bludgeon the President's political opponents, the ... (more)



http://townhall.com/columnists/laurahollis/2013/05/29/worm-turns-on-the-obamamedia-n1607842

Health Care Reform Update: Proposed Rules Issued On 90-Day Limit...

Beginning in 2014, the Affordable Care Act of 2010 will prohibit group health plans and group health insurers from imposing waiting periods greater than 90 days of employment.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/health-care-reform-update-proposed-rule-47293/

Court to Applebee's Servers, Bartenders and Hosts: Washing Dishes and ...

On May 13, 2013, in a decision favorable to the restaurant industry and companies that employ tipped workers, a district court in Indiana carved out a tip credit claim from a proposed wage and hour collective action brought on behalf of a group of servers, bartenders and hosts against the Applebee's restaurant chain.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/court-to-applebees-servers-bartenders-52857/

Wal-Mart Tries to Quash Gender Bias Suit in Wisconsin

Wal-Mart is hoping to get a gender bias class action suit in Wisconsin thrown out of court, thanks to the reversal of Five women are trying to make the retail giant answer their claims that they were paid less and had fewer opportunities for promotions than their male counterparts.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/wal-mart-tries-to-quash-gender-bias-suit-50731/

Remodeling of Port of Kennewick buildings should be done in August

A $1.8 million remodel of two buildings the Port of Kennewick owns in the Oak Street Industrial Park should be finished in August.



http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2013/05/28/2412107/remodeling-of-port-of-kennewick.html#storylink=rss

Obama nominates Latina to federal personnel agency

Archuleta would be the first Latina to direct the agency, which oversees and sets policies for the federal government's civil service workforce.



http://www.laprensatoledo.com/Stories/2013/053113/kat.htm

Employees Say They're Not Getting Paid on Time

"Today is Tuesday and we still haven't gotten any money," said Janine Jackson. "People's bills are behind.



http://www.wltx.com/news/article/238364/2/Employees-Say-Theyre-Not-Getting-Paid-on-Time

North Carolina Chamber of Commerce says 'ag-gag' bill...

The North Carolina Chamber of Commerce claims animal rights activists are misrepresenting a bill regarding the filming of animal cruelty at factory farms.



http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/05/28/north-carolina-chamber-of-commerce-says-ag-gag-bill-isnt-an-ag-gag-bill/

Beaufort fire department, court seek more money

Authorized the city manager to sign a contract with the firm of Hussey, Gay, Bell, and DeYoung for design services on the new Mossy Oaks fire station the city intends to begin building this summer.



http://www.islandpacket.com/2013/05/28/2520317/beaufort-fire-department-court.html

Dome: House budget writer says final budget vote won't be delayed

As the N.C. House begins crafting its own state budget this week, the phrase "continuing resolution" is being heard more frequently in the hallways at the statehouse.



http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/05/28/2923550/dome-house-budget-writer-says.html

Richfield Home Health Care Agency's Problems Impact Workers and Patients

Paychecks are bouncing, workers are quitting and patients feel neglected. That's because of a Richfield home health care agency's money problems.



http://kstp.com/news/stories/s3048340.shtml?cat=1

Shambling Guide to New York City

Mur Lafferty is one of the worst-kept secrets in science fiction and fantasy publishing.



http://boingboing.net/2013/05/28/shambling-guide-to-new-york-ci.html

Workplace wellness fails bottom line, waistlines: Report

A long-awaited report on workplace wellness programs, which has still not been publicly released, delivers a blow to the increasingly popular efforts, Reuters has learned, casting doubt on a pillar of the Affordable Care Act and a favorite of the business community.



http://www.hrreporter.com/articleview/18080-workplace-wellness-fails-bottom-line-waistlines-report

Even After Pregnancy Disability Leave Is Exhausted, Terminated...

An employee who was fired after she exhausted all of her leave under the Pregnancy Disability Leave Law brought a lawsuit against her former employer for discrimination and retaliation under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act .



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/even-after-pregnancy-disability-leave-is-26967/

New Notice Requirements To Employees Regarding Health Insurance Exchanges And COBRA

All employers who employ one or more employees and are subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act must provide a new notice to employees no later than October 1, 2013 regarding the availability of health coverage under the Health Insurance Exchange, also referred to as the Health Insurance Marketplace.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/new-notice-requirements-to-employees-reg-31652/

United Airlines Rejected by U.S. High Court on Disabilities Law

The U.S. Supreme Court turned away an appeal by United Airlines that sought to limit a federal law that requires employers to accommodate disabled workers.



http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-MN5Y550D9L3501-01556UGG7JPH4L4ODMH4M2MBQG

Be cautious when you hire unpaid interns for summer

The mountain is closed, the mud is receding and all we can do now is wait for the beauty of a high country summer.



http://www.vaildaily.com/news/6675256-113/intern-employee-employer-labor

CARCO Group, Inc. Announces Important Guidance on Best Practice...

Responsible hiring practices should incorporate the recommendations made by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission , the agency that enforces federal employment discrimination laws, in its 2012 "Enforcement Guidance on the Use of Arrest and Conviction Records in Employment Decisions under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964." The Best ... (more)



http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/5/prweb10769296.htm

Seven Careers With Good Pay, Little School

Maybe life edged in or you realized along the way that you aren't cut out for higher education.



http://www.inedc.com/1-4766

High court rejects United appeal on disabilities law

Bloomberg News CHICAGO - The U.S. Supreme Court turned away an appeal by United Airlines that sought to limit a federal law that requires employers to accommodate disabled workers.



http://dhbusinessledger.com/Main.asp?SectionID=4&SubSectionID=29&ArticleID=8786

Trial opens over firing of teacher who became pregnant

CINCINNATI A trial was getting underway Tuesday in a Catholic school teacher's lawsuit alleging the Archdiocese of Cincinnati violated anti-discrimination laws by firing her after she became pregnant through artificial insemination.



http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20130528/NEWS11/130529515

World Bank Insider Blows Whistle on Corruption, Federal Reserve

A former insider at the World Bank, ex-Senior Counsel Karen Hudes, says the global financial system is dominated by a small group of corrupt, power-hungry figures centered around the privately owned US Federal Reserve.



http://newmediajournal.us/indx.php/item/9472

Courtroom remodel over budget

Deschutes County Circuit Court Judge Barbara Haslinger has a newly remodeled courtroom, complete with state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, a wheelchair ramp compliant with standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act and an updated jury room.



https://circulation.bendbulletin.com/publicus2/html/login?CSProduct=BUONLINE&CSAuthReq=1369750497:473501626096597:557187C34B869B111F1C7ACC6E62A06F&CSTargetURL=http://www.bendbulletin.com/apps/pbcs.dll/login&AID=20130528/NEWS01/305280334

Hagens Berman: 29 Days Remain before June 25, 2013, Lead Plaintiff...

Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, a national investor-rights law firm, today reminded investors that 29 days remain before the June 25, 2013, lead plaintiff deadline in a securities class-action lawsuit brought against Intuitive Surgical, Inc.



http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20130528005345&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

28 Days Remain before Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Magnum Hunter...

Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, a national investor-rights law firm, today reminded investors that less than a month remains before the June 24, 2013, lead plaintiff deadline in a case filed against Magnum Hunter Resources Corp.



http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20130528005343&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

Doctors Ill Prepared for Patients With Disabilities

In his 60s, overweight and in a wheelchair, the patient had been seeing doctors and nurses regularly for his diabetes.



http://www.surgicalproductsmag.com/blogs/2013/05/doctors-ill-prepared-patients-disabilities

Dine-and-Dash: What Should Businesses Do?

When patrons walk into a restaurant, it is usually expected that they will pay for the goods and services received at the end of their meal.



http://blogs.findlaw.com/free_enterprise/2013/05/dine-and-dash-what-should-businesses-do.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FreeEnterprise+%28Free+Enterprise%29

Summer Jobs for Kids: What Parents Need to Know

Parents often push their teenage kids to work summer jobs to keep them from turning into permanent fixtures on the couch or in front of the TV.



http://blogs.findlaw.com/law_and_life/2013/05/summer-jobs-for-kids-what-parents-need-to-know.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+LawAndLife+%28Law+and+Daily+Life%29

TCA webinar focuses on recruiting practices that get EEOC and FTC attention

Ten common trucking company recruiting practices that can get them sideways with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Federal Trade Commission will be the focus of a webinar May 30 sponsored by the Truckload Carriers Assn .



http://fleetowner.com/regulations/tca-webinar-focuses-recruiting-practices-get-eeoc-and-ftc-attention

Part-time workers grow as employers dodge health reform

Millions more workers this year are earning part-time wages - but that work is involuntary, The Kansas City Star reports.



http://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/blog/morning_call/2013/05/part-time-workers-grow-as-employers.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_kansascity+%28Kansas+City+Business+Journal%29

Nation needs federal shield law to protect confidential sources

The Obama administration's invasive search of Associated Press reporters' phone records offers another sharp reminder of why the nation needs a federal shield law to protect journalists' confidential sources: Government can't be trusted to always tell the truth or to always do what's right.



http://www.mercedsunstar.com/2013/05/28/3038955/nation-needs-federal-shield-law.html

Warning: Blacks--be careful when moving to Birmingham

Whenever images of Birmingham's tumultuous past are flashed before viewers, the black and white footage and photographs of attacking police dogs, of fire hoses blasting teenage demonstrators, and peaceful protesters being hauled off to jail are shown.



http://blog.al.com/comebacktown/2013/05/warning_blacksbe_careful_when.html

Call for new law for whistleblowers after Cumbria leak 'fiasco'

They have been made in the wake of police workers being arrested after details of chauffeur-driven car trips by Cumbria's police and crime commissioner were released.



http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/call-for-new-law-for-whistleblowers-after-cumbria-leak-fiasco-1.1058542?referrerPath=/news-round-up-1.50001

Resort Company Sued for Firing Older Workers

A hotel and resort company has been sued for discrimination by four former employees who allege they were fired because a recently installed executive felt they were too old.



http://blogs.lawyers.com/2013/05/resorts-sued-for-firing-older-workers/

Wal-Mart Tries to Quash Gender Bias Suit in Wisconsin

Wal-Mart is hoping to get a gender bias class action suit in Wisconsin thrown out of court, thanks to the reversal of a new rule imposed by the National Labor Relations Board.



http://blogs.lawyers.com/2013/05/walmart-gender-bias-suit/

The Bullying Pulpit

Thomas Sowell was born in North Carolina and grew up in Harlem. As with many others in his neighborhood, he left home early and did not finish high school.



http://newmediajournal.us/indx.php/item/9466

Traffic Alert: Construction On Woodward Begins This Week

Know before you go! It'll be a slow ride on a five-mile section of Woodward Avenue, as a $4.8 million construction project is scheduled to begin this week.



http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/05/28/traffic-alert-construction-on-woodward-begins-this-week/

Woodward Avenue Resurfacing Work Begins Today

The Michigan Department of Transportation will be resurfacing more than 5 miles of M-1 between 14 Mile Road in Royal Oak and Oakridge Boulevard in Pleasant Ridge.



http://berkley.patch.com/articles/woodward-avenue-resurfacing-work-begins-today

Why Do Whistle-Blowers Become Whistle-Blowers?

Management gurus have long preached the value of ethical leadership. In the presence of ethical leadership - but the absence of ethical coworkers - what happens to people's honesty? Register for your own account so you can vote on comments, save your favorites, and more.



http://www.wnyc.org/npr_articles/2013/may/28/why-do-whistle-blowers-become-whistle-blowers/

Why Do Whistle-Blowers Become Whistle-Blowers?

Management gurus have long preached the value of ethical leadership. In the presence of ethical leadership - but the absence of ethical coworkers - what happens to people's honesty? Please keep your community civil.



http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=186861860&ft=1&f=1007

Why Do Whistle-Blowers Become Whistle-Blowers?

Management gurus have long preached the value of ethical leadership. In the presence of ethical leadership - but the absence of ethical coworkers - what happens to people's honesty?



http://nhpr.org/post/why-do-whistle-blowers-become-whistle-blowers

White House witch hunt of journalists spearheaded by CIA head John Brennan, says leaked email

The web of corruption, lies and deceit surrounding this White House and the Obama Administration in general continues to expand, as even the head of the Central Intelligence Agency , perhaps the world's most powerful spy bureau, may have played a role in violating the Constitution.



http://www.naturalnews.com/040513_DoJ_CIA_John_Brennan.html

3rd party can assist on ERISA compliance

The challenge of growing and maintaining a healthy bottom line requires 100 percent attention from any business owner.



http://www.elpasotimes.com/business/ci_23324591/3rd-party-can-assist-erisa-compliance.html

Columnist: In love with safe city streets

Some days I feel completely in love with small-town living. But I feel completely smitten after I return from a trip to Denver.



http://www.fortmorgantimes.com/fort-morgan-local-news/ci_23318153/columnist-love-safe-city-streets?source=rss

Zane Benefits Publishes New Information on the ACA Employer Notification Requirement

Today, Zane Benefits, Inc. published new information on the ACA employer notification requirement .



http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2013/5/prweb10772967.htm

Mt. Pleasant Elementary, Caravel Academy Win "Great Schools, Clean Streams" Pledge Drive

May 27, 2013 - NEW CASTLE, Del. -- Mt. Pleasant Elementary School takes the top spot in the public and charter schools category in New Castle County's "Great Schools Clean Streams" campaign.



http://www.prlog.org/12145342-mt-pleasant-elementary-caravel-academy-win-great-schools-clean-streams-pledge-drive.html

Veterans Corner: Fight for jobs becoming unfair for vets

An unfair fight for job-seeking veterans has become increasingly evident on the jobs front.



http://www.lakecountrysun.com/lifestyles/ci_23256978/veterans-corner-fight-jobs-becoming-unfair-vets.html

Stress leave a rising source of contention for employers

For most people, stress just comes with the job. For a growing number of workers, however, that stress is becoming a health problem keeping them from work.



http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_23333840/stress-leave-rising-source-contention-employers

Pa. Workers' Comp Judges Can't Fight Rescinded Raise

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court affirmed without an opinion last week a lower court ruling that workers' compensation judges have no vested rights in pay increases, and therefore no recourse to collect on a rescinded raise.



http://www.lawjobs.com/newsandviews/LawArticle.jsp?id=1202601655756&Pa_Workers_Comp_Judges_Cant_Fight_Rescinded_Raise&hubtype=Compensation

N.H. officials seeking ways to boost manufacturing sector

If a work force of highly skilled, well-paid advanced manufacturing employees and a state economy that leads the nation are lofty goals, partnerships between education, industry and government form the ladder upon which to reach them.



http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130528-BIZ-305280368

Tuesday at the Legislature

Appropriations . 9:00 a.m. in Committee Room 5. Agenda includes: Update on construction of University Medical Center in New Orleans HB65 Provides relative to the payment of insurance premiums for certain retirees of the Hazardous Duty Services Plan in the La.



http://theadvocate.com/news/politics/6092584-123/tuesday-at-the-legislature

Smart Ideas: Amnesty campaign

The Department of Labor & Industry announced an unemployment compensation amnesty program aimed at recouping monies owed to the state's UC fund.



http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=481263

No quick changes planned at Riverside Pool

By JOY BROWN STAFF WRITER One year after a design firm presented ideas for improving Findlay's Riverside Pool, the aging pool remains the same structurally and no changes are planned, at least for this season, city administrators said.



http://www.thecourier.com/Issues/2013/May/28/ar_news_052813_story2.asp?d=052813_story2,2013,May,28&c=n

Mt. Pleasant Elementary, Caravel Academy Win "Great Schools, Clean Streams" Pledge Drive

Mt. Pleasant Elementary and Caravel Academy are the top pledge getters in New Castle County's "Great Schools, Clean Streams" pledge drive, which concluded on April 19th, 2013.



http://www.pressreleasepoint.com/mt-pleasant-elementary-caravel-academy-win-%E2%80%9Cgreat-schools-clean-streams%E2%80%9D-pledge-drive

Your View: Obama administration not what Dems bargained for

The Obama administration is taking well-deserved heat for trying to control the Benghazi affair with shifting talking points.



http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130528/OPINION/305280303/-1/rss08

No Easy Fixes for Underemployment, Experts Say

There are no easy fixes for U.S. underemployment. But one thing's certain: It will take a concerted effort on many fronts to address the problem, according to experts who participated in a "Nobody likes to be underemployed.



http://www.shrm.org/hrdisciplines/staffingmanagement/Articles/Pages/No-Easy-Fixes-for-Underemployment.aspx

Continue reading a '

Appropriations . 9:00 a.m. in Committee Room 5. Agenda includes: Update on construction of University Medical Center in New Orleans HB65 Provides relative to the payment of insurance premiums for certain retirees of the Hazardous Duty Services Plan in the La.



http://theadvocate.com/home/6092584-125/tuesday-at-the-legislature

Former NSA official: 'This administration is exhibiting narcissistic tendencies'

The Obama administration's targeting of journalists and their sources is an assault on the First Amendment, a former National Security Agency official and prominent whistleblower says.



http://dailycaller.com/2013/05/27/former-nsa-official-this-administration-is-exhibiting-narcissistic-tendencies/

NELP Report on Long Term Unemployed

The National Employment Law Project recently released executive summary of the effects of the long term unemployed on the economy .



http://www.examiner.com/article/nelp-report-on-long-term-unemployed?cid=rss

Help crowd-fund a court stenographer for the trial of accused Wikileaks source Bradley Manning

The trial of Bradley Manning begins on June 3, 2013, and will have profound impact on press freedom and the rights of future whistleblowers throughout the world.



http://boingboing.net/2013/05/27/help-crowd-fund-a-court-stenog.html

Growth In 403(b)s Makes Them More Attractive

WINDSOR, Conn. May 7, 2013 - A new LIMRA research report, Exploring 403 Plan Practices and Trends: Healthcare and Higher Education , examines the two largest ERISA 403 market segments - healthcare and higher education - to understand the similarities and differences between the segments and how they compare with 401 plans.



http://insurancenewsnet.com/oarticle/2013/05/08/growth-in-403-b-s-makes-them-more-attractive--a-380787.html

City must catch up on road spending: auditor-general

Serious deficiencies in the amounts spent on road repairs for the city of Montreal is costing it millions and will lead to much more expensive repairs in the future, reveals the auditor-general's annual report overseeing city management.



http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/montreal/Montreal+must+catch+road+spending+auditor+report+finds/8441071/story.html

Discrimination at the Doctor's Office

In his 60s, overweight and in a wheelchair, the patient had been seeing doctors and nurses regularly for his diabetes.



http://www.khou.com/news/national/209101921.html

Amusement Park Ride Safety Database Lacks Some Info

If you were to grade a public data base on safety inspections for rides at amusement parks in New York State, you might give it an "incomplete." As parks open for the season, Two On Your Side found that the data base, which came about largely as the result of a Channel 2 investigation following a 2011 rollercoaster tragedy, contains some gaps.



http://www.wgrz.com/rss/article/216002/37/Amusement-Park-Ride-Safety-Database-Lacks-Some-Info

World Bank Insider Blows Whistle on Corruption, Federal Reserve

A former insider at the World Bank, ex-Senior Counsel Karen Hudes, says the global financial system is dominated by a small group of corrupt, power-hungry figures centered around the privately owned U.S. Federal Reserve.



http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3024376/posts

Round Two? Rutgers Bullying Controversy Continues, New AD Hired ....

As a Rutgers Alum, I played volleyball "on the banks," spent close to ten years in athletics administration, served as an NCAA Peer Reviewer, and understand the culture of athletics first hand.



http://www.i-newswire.com/round-two-rutgers-bullying-controversy/223980

Tech sues hospital she says denied medical leave

A southern Indiana woman asserts in a federal lawsuit that the hospital where she worked fired her after she requested medical leave in order to take care of her disabled son.



http://www.tribtown.com/view/story/091585e5d75c4dbcb79e6541676f9267/IN--Hospital-Medical-Leave

Woman with service dog told to leave Brentwood restaurant

A Franklin woman claims she was told to leave a restaurant because of her service dog.



http://www.wkrn.com/story/22431114/woman-with-service-dog-told-to-leave-brentwood-restaurant

Emotional support animals, the Fair Housing Act and getting your pet registered

Although emotional support animals are no longer covered under the Americans With Disabilities Act, they are given a right to live in a rented residence under the Fair Housing Amendments Act.



http://www.examiner.com/article/emotional-support-animals-the-fair-housing-act-and-getting-your-pet-registered?cid=rss

White House violates Feedom of Information law

The White House has lately been racked with increasingly serious scandals, including those involving the attack on the American outpost in Benghazi, the wiretapping of reporters, and the use of the Internal Revenue Service to discourage the activities of organizations perceived to differ in their views from the President.



http://www.examiner.com/article/white-house-violates-feedom-of-information-law?cid=rss

Where do we go from here?

'The regime has the goods on Issa, they are a waste of time' are among the arguments I've heard.



http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3024359/posts

Tuesday, May 28, 2013: Collins, LePage and abortion

Our immigration system is broken, and that's bad for our country and our economy.



http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/27/opinion/letters/tuesday-may-28-2013-collins-lepage-and-abortion/

Minorities report workplace discrimination

Cedar Rapids-based Diversity Focus conducted the study from February to March. Among those the organization surveyed were women, people with disabilities, those who identify as LGBT, blacks and Latinos.



http://thegazette.com/2013/05/27/minorities-report-workplace-discrimination/

Sheriff Joe Arpaio Accused Of Discrimination

On Friday, a federal judge ruled that Sheriff Joe Arpaio and his deputies violated the constitutional rights of Latinos by targeting them during raids and traffic stops throughout Maricopa County, Arizona.



http://www.fitsnews.com/2013/05/27/sheriff-joe-arpaio-accused-of-discrimination/

Karuma Power Project Kicks Off

Following the court ruling in the contractor of Karuma power project, government now wants to quickly kick off since the project has got its final company to construct it.



http://www.ugandapicks.com/2013/05/karuma-power-project-kicks-off-59385.html

Incorporating Wellness Games into the work place

Forget Farmville, Angry Birds, or Words With Friends, the latest online games are not only fun but good for your health.



http://www.wxow.com/story/22428918/2013/05/27/incorporating-wellness-games-into-the-work-place

President Lyndon Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act of 1964./AP file

Presidents give Memorial Day speeches every year, but one of the most memorable holiday addresses came from a vice president 50 years ago this weekend.



http://www.wbir.com/news/article/275771/193/LBJ-forecasted-civil-rights-laws-in-63-speech-

New legislation means that whistleblowers will have to act in the public interest to get protection

Following a series of disasters and financial scandals in the 1980s and 1990s, whistleblowers were granted protection under the Public Interest Disclosure Act in 1998, writes Bethan Darwin Public inquiries and scandals have hit many sectors recently, including the Libor banking scandal, the Mid-Staffordshire hospital inquiry and the Leveson ... (more)



http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/business/business-opinion/new-legislation-means-whistleblowers-act-4020293

Obama and the Rules of Sexual Engagement

In recent columns, I've mentioned a disturbing trend involving the lack of due process in the adjudication of campus rape cases.



http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3024210/posts

JOBS: Back to Work Monday, May 27 2013

The Field service Technician will support Powell manufacturing and service division and will be based out of home office in Tampa Florida.



http://www.wtsp.com/rss/article/318551/25/JOBS-Back-to-Work-Monday-May-27-2013?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wtsp%2Fmorning+%28WTSP.com+10+News+The+Morning+Show%29

Jim Case Carlton's Training Announces Harassment Training Initiatives for The Workplace

Jim Case Carlton's Training is a corporate strategy organization that provides assistance to companies for employee education.



http://www.prweb.com/releases/prwebcarltons-training/jim-case/prweb10760969.htm

Performance worthy of an audit

Let me offer a bureaucratic perspective on the so-called IRS scandal. Do I believe that President Obama or his administration would use all the executive branch apparatuses of power to reward their friends and intimidate or punish their enemies to win re-election? Of course.



http://www.demingheadlight.com/ci_23330891/performance-worthy-an-audit

Judge: Hollister clothing unfriendly to disabled

A federal judge in Denver is contemplating an injunction against Abercrombie & Fitch Co.



http://www.lakewyliepilot.com/2013/05/22/1920814/judge-hollister-clothing-unfriendly.html

Crushers, Inc Launches New SpyCrushers Spy Camera Pen

The SpyCrushers Spy Camera Pen is a real working ball-point pen that is additionally secretly a high-definition video recorder and camera.



http://www.i-newswire.com/crushers-inc-launches-new-spycrushers/223853

Crushers, Inc Launches New SpyCrushers Spy Camera Pen

Consumer Goods & Electronics retailer Crushers, Inc just recently announced the launch of their new SpyCrushers line of personal security & surveillance products with the intro of the SpyCrushers Spy Camera Pen.



http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/crushers-inc-launches-new-spycrushers-spy-camera-pen-345835.php

Health Break | New rules dictate what's covered under workplace injuries

After exiting your car in the parking lot of your workplace, you twist your ankle.



http://www.centredaily.com/2013/05/27/3630803/health-break-new-rules-dictate.html#storylink=rss

Obama and the Rules of Sexual Engagement

In recent columns, I've mentioned a disturbing trend involving the lack of due process in the adjudication of campus rape cases.



http://townhall.com/columnists/mikeadams/2013/05/27/obama-and-the-rules-of-sexual-engagement-n1606064

Smart Benefits: Employer Exchange Model Notice Released Early

The health insurance Exchange employer model notice and guidance to employees was released last week by the Department of Labor, ahead of its expected release date.



http://www.golocalprov.com/business/smart-benefits-employer-exchange-model-notice-released-early/

Fatal bear mauling could have been prevented: Who's at fault?

A fatal bear mauling could have been prevented, according to a statement made by federal authorities on April 30, 2013.



http://www.examiner.com/article/fatal-bear-mauling-could-have-been-prevented-who-s-at-fault

PBGC bares fangs in deals that could end in DB plan terminations

Increasingly sophisticated deal financing involving companies with large pension liabilities is spurring the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.



http://www.pionline.com/article/20130527/PRINTSUB/305279976/pbgc-bares-fangs-in-deals-that-could-end-in-db-plan-terminations

Policy to protect council staff whistleblowers up for debate

Kaipara District Council will consider protecting staff who blow the whistle on unlawful, corrupt or irregular activities involving council employees or funds.



http://www.nzherald.co.nz/local-government/news/article.cfm?c_id=250&objectid=10886455&ref=rss

Nags Head man fights for wheelchair access to beaches

Beads of sweat gathered on his forehead as broad-shouldered Randy Holcombe worked his wheelchair up the long ramp at Jennette's Pier in the afternoon sun.



http://hamptonroads.com/2013/05/nags-head-man-fights-wheelchair-access-beaches

Human Resources Manager

Thank you for your interest in the Human Resources Manager. To begin the application process, please enter your information below.



http://jobview.monster.com/Human-Resources-Manager-Job-Somers-NY-US-122502218.aspx

Unions Bailing On Barack?

Pretty much every talking point used by U.S. President Barack Obama to sell his socialized medicine plan three years ago has been exposed as a lie.



http://www.fitsnews.com/2013/05/26/unions-bailing-on-barack/

Washington Road Work Begins This Week

The Washington Avenue resurfacing project, which will tear up and build anew Washington from 11 Mile to Crooks, is set to officially begin Tuesday.



http://royaloak.patch.com/articles/washington-road-work-begins

A New Plan, Or A Twist On The Multiple Employer Plan?

InsuranceNewsNet Earlier this month, Transamerica Retirement Solutions announced what it called a "retirement exchange," aimed at small employers.



http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?type=381792&id=381764

Judge Blocks Nissan NV200 From Becoming Exclusive NYC Taxi

Plans for the the Nissan NV200 "Taxi of Tomorrow" have suffered another legal blow.



https://wot.motortrend.com/we-hear-judge-blocks-plan-for-nissan-nv200-to-serve-as-exclusive-nyc-taxi-371141.html

Eric Holder Signed Off on DOJ Affidavit for Fox Reporter: Report

Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. approved a search warrant identifying a Fox News reporter as a potential co-conspirator in an espionage case, NBC News reported.



http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3024080/posts

House GOP chastise equal employment chair for hurting businesses

The chairwoman of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission testified that she was just doing her job to combat unfair practices, despite a shrinking budget.



http://thehill.com/blogs/regwatch/labor/301313-house-gop-chastise-equal-employment-chair-for-hurting-businesses-

Obama nominates campaign director to top non-partisan position

In what appears to be another double standard, most of the media has turned a blind eye to President Obama's recent nomination of Katherine Archuleta .



http://www.bizpacreview.com/2013/05/26/obama-nominates-campaign-director-to-top-non-partisan-position-72365?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BizpacReview-TodaysStories+%28BIZPAC+Review+-+Conservative+Political+News+and+Opinion%29

UAS teaches students about mining industry

The mining industry in Southeast Alaska has taken off in recent years. And as mining has grown as a sector of the local, regional and state economy, the University of Alaska Southeast has embarked on a mission to meet the demand for new mine workers.



http://ap.peninsulaclarion.com/pstories/state/ak/20130526/1140486200.shtml

Department of Labor monitoring carnivals and fairs for safety

The state is cracking down on amusement rides this holiday weekend. The New York Department of Labor said it's monitoring 49 different carnivals and fairs, making sure they're safe.



http://capitalregion.ynn.com/content/top_stories/666331/department-of-labor-monitoring-carnivals-and-fairs-for-safety/

Warehousing training program completed

The second group of participants in the Society for Human Resource Management's Workforce Readiness Initiative completed a week of job preparation and warehousing skills.



http://www.saipantribune.com/newsstory.aspx?newsID=127645

Veterans Inc. to host 6th annual Stand Down on June 14

Veterans Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Department of Labor and other local agencies announces that the eighth annual Veterans Inc.



http://www.telegram.com/article/20130526/TOWNNEWS/305269996&TEMPLATE=TOWNPORTAL

IRA Financial Group Report Shows Self-Employed Individuals Moving...

CPAs and retirement specialists are beginning to recognize the enormous tax and retirement advantages of establishing a Solo 401 Plan versus a SEP IRA IRA Financial Group, the leading Solo 401K Plan provider of IRS compliant plans, has seen a significant increase in the number of self-employed and small business owners moving from the SEP IRA to ... (more)



http://www.prweb.com/releases/prwebsolo-401k-provider/IRA-Financial-Group/prweb10769893.htm

Employment event set for Petri's...

SILVER CREEK As layoffs at Petri's Baking Products loom, the Department of Labor is taking action with an employment event later this week.



http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/585153/Employment-event-set-for-Petri-s---.html

These 6 States Have the Highest Minimum Wages

In his State of the Union address earlier this year, President Obama called for Congress to raise the federal minimum wage to $9 an hour by 2015, with automatic adjustments upward to reflect increasing costs of living going forward.



http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/05/26/these-6-states-have-the-highest-minimum-wages.aspx

What They're Saying About H.R. 1406 - the "More Work, Less Pay Act"

It's not about what you ate for breakfast: at its best, Twitter is a democratic news feed of sorts, serving up 140-character headlines written by whoever wants to write them, linking to longer, more informative articles written by journalists or citizens.



http://irregulartimes.com/index.php/archives/2013/05/26/what-theyre-saying-about-h-r-1406-the-more-work-less-pay-act/

Confirm Cordray Already

As I wrote when the Senate Banking Committee considered the Cordray nomination back in March, nobody disputes the idea that the former Ohio Attorney General, who has led the CFPB since January 2012, is highly competent and supremely qualified to continue in his position.



http://prospect.org/article/confirm-cordray-already

Bradley jobless rate up slightly

An unexpected slump in construction employment is being fingered as the primary culprit in Bradley County's slight uptick in jobless numbers for the month of April, according to a Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development analyst who monitors local hiring.



http://www.clevelandbanner.com/view/full_story/22711639/article-Bradley-jobless-rate-up-slightly?instance=homesecondleft

Preparing For Seasonal Agricultural Labor

The U.S. government's expected focus on immigration and employment law enforcement in 2013 will continue to significantly impact agricultural employers.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/preparing-for-seasonal-agricultural-labo-52180/

New Lodging Possibilities Coming To West Yellowstone For Yellowstone National Park Treks

A new collection of cabins at West Yellowstone offer another lodging options for travelers heading to Yellowstone National Park.



http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/2013/05/new-lodging-possibilities-coming-west-yellowstone-yellowstone-national-park-treks23389

H.R.2215 - To amend the Civil Rights Act of 1991 with resp... Introduced May 24, 2013 5 views

U.S. Congress - H.R.2215 To amend the Civil Rights Act of 1991 with respect to the application of such Act.



http://www.opencongress.org/bill/113-h2215/show

World-Herald editorial: Look to the long term on pensions

The proposal got the short-term adjustments right, he said, but not the long-term ones.



http://www.omaha.com/article/20130526/NEWS0802/705269975/1677

Exxon Mobil accused in anti-gay bias sting

There's one prominent exception: Exxon Mobil Corp. In the latest rankings of such corporate policies by the Human Rights Campaign, a national gay-rights group, many of Exxon's Fortune 500 counterparts got scores of 80 or higher on a scale of 100.



http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20130526/BIZ/305269961/0/FRONTPAGE

Call-a-Bus looking at rule change

City officials are considering narrowing the focus of the Columbus Call-a-Bus program to ensure that those who most need the transit program will be able to access it.



http://www.therepublic.com/view/local_story/Call-a-Bus-looking-at-rule-cha_1369533402

3rd party can assist on ERISA compliance

The challenge of growing and maintaining a healthy bottom line requires 100 percent attention from any business owner.



http://www.elpasotimes.com/business/ci_23324591/3rd-party-can-assist-erisa-compliance

Local: Fresno Fire Dept. spread thin

City officials say daily firefighter staffing levels haven't been this low since 1955.



http://www.fresnobee.com/2013/05/25/3314544/fresno-fire-dept-spread-thin.html

SC company gives convicted felons a second chance

So much so that his request in April for a license to operate the moving company was at first denied by the City of Columbia.



http://www.thestate.com/2013/05/25/2785716/sc-company-gives-convicted-felons.html#RSS=business

Employment event set for Petri's workers

SILVER CREEK As layoffs at Petri's Baking Products loom, the Department of Labor is taking action with an employment event later this week.



http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/585153/Employment-event-set-for-Petri-s-workers.html?nav=5047

State pays N.J. State Police trooper $325,000 to settle whistleblower lawsuit over gun tracking

The state Attorney General's Office has paid a total $675,000 since 2011 to settle claims by two N.J. State Police troopers that they were retaliated against after raising concerns about the division's internal tracking of its thousands of weapons.



http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/state_pays_nj_state_police_tro.html

A Connecticut Reader Notes A Federal Government Program Which Trains H-1Bs To Displace Americans

Here's interesting information regarding H-1B visas . As I'm interpreting it, there seems to be government grant funds available for "training" for H-1B visa workers.



http://www.vdare.com/letters/a-connecticut-reader-notes-a-federal-government-program-to-train-h-1bs

LBJ on Memorial Day, 50 years ago

Fifty years ago, on Memorial Day in 1963, Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson gave a speech in Gettysburg, Pa., that foreshadowed profound changes that would be achieved in only 13 months and that mark us still.



http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/05/25/1211739/-LBJ-on-Memorial-Day-50-years-ago

attention

President Obama's net approval rating in CNN's latest poll has gone from -3 in March to to +8 in May , a gain of 11 points.



http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/05/20/1210419/-CNN-poll-Republicans-only-ones-wrapped-up-in-scandal

Council Creates a Human Rights Council

After months of study and debate, Charlottesville City Council established a human rights commission this week , Aaron Richardson reports in the Progress.



http://cvillenews.com/2013/05/25/human-rights-council/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+cvillenews+%28cvillenews.com%29

Tax Court Order Warns Owners in Using Ira Robs

WASHINGTON Brokers and financial consultants have been promoting for the past 15 years to perspective franchise buyers the use of Individual Retirement Accounts and 401 plans in purchasing a startup business to avoid tax burdens.



http://www.bluemaumau.org/12674/tax_court_order_warns_owners_using_ira_robs

Disability Awareness Month Highlights Need for Disability Insurance...

','', 300)" onmouseout="hideddrivetip()">ING U.S., INC. - 10-Q - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition has sponsored Disability Insurance Awareness Month for May to encourage Americans to address their disability income needs.



http://www.insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=380668&type=newswires

Whistleblower Insider

Whistleblowers, whether government or corporation insiders, are making news these days.



http://deanelawlibrary.blogspot.com/2013/05/whistleblower-insider.html

NY officials tracking amusement rides

The New York state Department of Labor is monitoring rides at 49 carnivals and fairs over the Memorial Day weekend.



http://washingtonexaminer.com/ny-officials-tracking-amusement-rides/article/feed/2101423?custom_click=rss

Brian Higgins issues statement on VA 'record mismanagement'

Congressman Brian Higgins released the following statement in response to details about "record mismanagement" at the Veteran's Administration Western New York Healthcare System: "A series of developments have compounded to form a pattern of neglect at the Buffalo VA.



http://www.wnypapers.com/news/article/current/2013/05/25/111086/brian-higgins-issues-statement-on-va-record-mismanagement

Trifecta of scandals only the beginning

Wow. A trifecta of scandals in one week, this from the administration that promised to be the most open and transparent ever.



http://www.islandpacket.com/2013/05/24/2515612/trifecta-of-scandals-only-the.html

Concerned about lack of interest in Benghazi

Is anybody there? Does anybody care? Does anybody see what I see? I see four dead Americans, a consulate on fire, a man in jail for making a film, a secretary of state saying 'what does it matter,' a press secretary telling us it happened a long time ago, a president telling us Bin Laden is dead and Al Queda is on the run, the media for the most ... (more)



http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2013/05/25/3017137/concerned-about-lack-of-interest.html

NY officials tracking amusement rides

The New York state Department of Labor is monitoring rides at 49 carnivals and fairs over the Memorial Day weekend.



http://www.njherald.com/story/22421789/ny-officials-tracking-amusement-rides

1963 KKK Bombing: Survivor Sarah Collins Rudolph forgives...

Survivor of infamous KKK bombing 50 years ago that killed four young girls says she has forgiven the perpetrators as Obama awards gold medal to the dead Sarah Collins Rudolph said she has forgiven the people who carried out the 1963 atrocity in which she lost her sister and one of her eyes A key point in the Civil Rights movement happened 50 years ... (more)



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2330725/1963-KKK-Bombing-Survivor-Sarah-Collins-Rudolph-forgives-perpetrators-Obama-awards-gold-medal-dead.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490