Employment / Labor Law News Roundup: August 2013

Saturday, August 31, 2013

New Nebraska State Fair midway provider hailed as 'top shelf'

The Ferris wheel lights up the night sky in the midway at this year's Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island.

http://www.omaha.com/article/20130831/NEWS/130909931/1685

Diane Dimond: Disabled Americans Deserve Full Protection Under the Law

Ethan Saylor wasn't like you and me. He was born 26 years ago with Down syndrome .

http://www.noozhawk.com/article/diane_dimond_disabled_americans_deserve_full_protection_under_law_20130831

US woman and pet kangaroo find new home

AP A woman and her pet kangaroo have found a new home after battling in the US to keep the animal.

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/world/18741445/us-woman-and-pet-kangaroo-find-new-home/

3,721 People Got Back Wages After State Enforcement Actions

Enforcement actions by the state Department of Labor recovered $6.5 million in unpaid wages from July 1, 2012, through June 30, the state announced Friday.

http://www.courant.com/business/hc-back-wages-20130830,0,125167.story?track=rss

Family Day expected to be biggest

The 15th annual Family Day in the Park could wind up as the biggest, most diverse and most well-attended event yet, said Ed Lander.

http://www.courierpress.com/news/2013/aug/31/family-day-expected-to-be-biggest/?partner=RSS

Indiana sees two-decade low in workplace deaths

The state experienced fewer workplace deaths in 2012 than it has in any year in more than two decades, the Indiana Department of Labor said in a report issued Thursday.

http://www.ibj.com/indiana-sees-two-decade-low-in-workplace-deaths/PARAMS/article/43164

Be Careful What You Wish For

By now, most of our readers are familiar with the Supreme Court's decision eliminating the Federal government's ability to define marriage as that between "one man and one woman" from the Defense of Marriage Act or "DOMA".

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/be-careful-what-you-wish-for-54006/

Tank Superintendent ( Carson, CA ) Tesoro Oil Refinery Site

Thank you for your interest in the Tank Superintendent Tesoro Oil Refinery Site.

http://jobview.monster.com/Tank-Superintendent-Carson-CA-Tesoro-Oil-Refinery-Site-Job-Carson-CA-US-125173959.aspx?rje=0

A poignant anniversary

The 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, and of the Reverend Martin Luther King's memorable "I have a dream" speech, is a time for reflections - some inspiring, and some painful and ominous.

http://www.lagrangenews.com/news/opinion/2400974/A-poignant-anniversary

Autism in the NYS Workforce

Autism and employment in New York State? YES! People with autism make excellent employees.

http://www.examiner.com/article/autism-the-nys-workforce?cid=rss

Whata s up with those a upping stones?a Student focuses new attention on citya s carriage era

These stones along a Meeting Street walkway weren't counted in a recent survey of carriage steps because they're no longer in the sidewalk area.

http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20130831/PC12/130839941

Audit blasts BPA hiring practices - Sat, 31 Aug 2013 PST

Receive FREE access by logging in to or creating your Spokesman.com account. PORTLAND - The U.S. Department of Energy has released a highly critical audit of human resources activities at Bonneville Power Administration, saying the agency's hiring and promotion practices are ineffective.

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2013/aug/31/audit-blasts-bpa-hiring-practices/

Carver County to discuss improving roads, sidewalks for the disabled

Carver County will hold two public meetings this week to learn about areas near county roads that pose problems for pedestrians with disabilities.

http://www.startribune.com/local/west/221942251.html

6 ways to trim curtail water usage

The environment suffers, too, when we use more water than we have to. Consider these interventions if you'd like to see your water bill evaporate, rather than your paycheck.

http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/221852851.html

City of Normandy Park looking for new Public Works Maintenance Supervisor

The City of Normandy Park announced that it is looking to hire a new Public Works Maintenance Supervisor, with the deadline to apply Thursday, Aug. 29 at 5:30 p.m. Public Works Maintenance Supervisor Date Posted: Wednesday, August 14, 2013 Deadline: Thursday, August 29, 2013 at 5:30 PM Duties and Responsibilities This position is responsible for ... (more)

http://normandyparkblog.com/2013/08/19/city-of-normandy-park-looking-for-new-public-works-maintenance-supervisor/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+normandyparkblog+%28Normandy+Park+Blog%29

A Welcome 'Waive' of Second Circuit Cases: Class Action Waivers Deemed Enforceable

For the better part of the last decade, the Second Circuit routinely and consistently struck down class action waivers in arbitration provisions.

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/a-welcome-waive-of-second-circuit-case-12861/

Thousands might have claims in casino OT case

A pair of Nevada lawyers pressing a $70 million wage and overtime abuse claim against the Cosmopolitan resort are trying to contact more than 7,000 current and former employees who could be eligible to collect monetary damages.

http://www.rgj.com/viewart/20130831/BIZ04/308310025/Thousands-might-claims-casino-OT-case

Workers deserve right to choose

Who could fault someone for not wanting to give the Teamsters a cut of his earnings? In the past three years, the Department of Labor has charged or convicted over a dozen Teamsters' officers of corruption.

http://www.jsonline.com/news/opinion/workers-deserve-right-to-choose-b9986996z1-221862271.html

Audit blasts BPA hiring and promotion practices

The U.S. Department of Energy has released a highly critical audit of human resources activities at Bonneville Power Administration, saying the agency's hiring and promotion practices are ineffective.

http://www.krmg.com/ap/ap/energy/audit-blast-bpa-hiring-and-promotion-practices/nZjC7/

Okla. woman, pet kangaroo find new home at zoo

Christie Carr wants her young ones to cooperate when they sit down for a family portrait, but at times it's so difficult that she has to tell young Irwin to go to his bedroom.

http://www.elpasotimes.com/weird/ci_23990235/okla-woman-pet-kangaroo-find-new-home-at

Community Helpers donations as of Sept. 1, 2013

The U.S. Department of Labor awarded a grant of $332,576 to the state of Oregon to support the Self-Employment Assistance program.

http://www.oregonlive.com/living/index.ssf/2013/08/community_helpers_donations_as_68.html

Pinellas County offices to close for Labor Day

The courts of the Sixth Judicial Circuit will not be in session, except for first-appearance advisory hearings and emergency situations.

http://largo.patch.com/groups/announcements/p/pinellas-county-offices-to-close-for-labor-day

Public Notice regarding public comment on proposed Township policies

During the August 22, 2013, Township Board of Directors meeting, the Board approved publication of proposed policy statements to meet requirements for Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 requirements and U.S. Department of Transportation 49 CFR Part 26 Disadvantaged Business Enterprises .

http://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1235

Idaho's unemployment edges up in July

Reductions in hiring and higher seasonal government layoffs drove Idaho's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate up two-tenths of a percent to 6.6 percent in July.

http://www.kivitv.com/news/local/Idahos-unemployment-edges-up-in-July-219944071.html

MSHA settles unprecedented suit against Massey

Federal mine safety regulators reached an 11th-hour settlement Wednesday with Massey Energy that ends what the Obama administration had touted as a landmark suit to shut down an underground coal mine that government inspectors said posed a continuing hazard to workers.

http://www.wvgazette.com/News/201101051145

Poinciana Parkway Southport Connector Study

Connectivity from Pleasant Hill Road to Florida's Turnpike is the subject of two upcoming public kick-off meetings in September hosted by the Florida Department of Transportation .

http://capitalsoup.com/2013/08/30/poinciana-parkway-southport-connector-study/

Unpaid Intern Sues Major Fashion Brand

APRIL 04: Model Mark Vanderloo poses for a photograph at the launch of the new DKNY Men's Fragrance at the DKNY store on April 4, 2009 in New York City.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/31/donna-karan-sued-unpaid-intern_n_3848148.html?utm_hp_ref=business&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HP%2FBusiness+%28Business+on+The+Huffington+Post%29

Students sue Ind. schools over service dog rules

Two disabled high school students say the Evansville-Vanderburgh school district set policies that set restrictions on the use of service dogs that violate the Americans With Disabilities Act.

http://dailyjournal.net/view/story/1f088246875242f18846358252bc5380/IN-School-Service-Animals/

New Flash of Optimism for Small-Business Owners Triggering Strong...

IRA Financial Group survey shows small-business optimism surged in July and August to some of the highest levels since the recession.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/robs-structure/small-business-owners/prweb11075747.htm

The Ruling Party Leviathan

The rest of this piece is basically special pleading on the part of journalists - hey, you wouldn't treat us like Assange or Snowden or Manning, we're your buddies! - that misses that the campaign to intimidate whistleblowers is all of a piece, by an Administration that has a lot to hide.

http://www.dailypundit.com/?p=76093&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+dailypundit%2FWckw+%28Daily+Pundit%29

Students sue Indiana schools over service dog rules

Two disabled high school students say the Evansville-Vanderburgh school district set policies that set restrictions on the use of service dogs that violate the Americans With Disabilities Act.

http://www.thestarpress.com/viewart/20130831/NEWS06/130831005/Students-sue-Indiana-schools-over-service-dog-rules

Students sue Ind. schools over service dog rules

Two disabled high school students say the Evansville-Vanderburgh school district set policies that set restrictions on the use of service dogs that violate the Americans With Disabilities Act.

http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Students-sue-Ind-schools-over-service-dog-rules-4777934.php

House of Raeford Farms Sued By EEOC for Disability Discrimination

House of Raeford Farms, Inc., a Rose Hill, N.C., poultry processor, discriminated against an employee with a disability and then unlawfully fired her, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission charged in a lawsuit it filed today.

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/house-of-raeford-farms-sued-by-eeoc-for-79688/

What Relief is Available to Discriminated and Harassed Workers?

What relief is available is often the most important issue to workers in New York who have suffered harassment or discrimination.

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/what-relief-is-available-to-discriminate-78819/

Manning, Snowden and the Modern Day Whistleblower

There are some who would have you believe the means with which a leaker leaks is more important than all of that and oh, by the way, the leak itself? Government whistleblowers and other information leakers have one thing in common, a secret.

http://www.opednews.com/articles/Manning-Snowden-and-the-M-by-Cheri-Roberts-Change_Congress_Corruption_Government-130831-375.html

Idaho wages slip in latest survey

That's according to the latest survey of employment and wages, released Friday by the state Department of Labor.

http://www.krem.com/news/Idaho-wages-slip-in-latest-survey-221923141.html

Number of service dogs outpacing awareness

The Leaf-Chronicle reports two problems have surfaced when soldiers take the dogs out in public - lack of awareness about laws and abuse of the laws that do exist.

http://www.whas11.com/news/national/221918621.html

Bad Reviews: Obama, Holder, Journalists, And Their Sources....

Initially, a federal district judge, Leonie Brinkema, issued an opinion that was favorable to Risen's position.

http://pjmedia.com/instapundit/175137/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+instapundit%2Fpodcast+%28Instapundit+Podcast%29

OSHA cites company for repeat, serious safety and health violations

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Dayton Superior Corp. for seven safety and health violations following an inspection at its manufacturing facility in Braselton.

http://www.norwalkreflector.com/article/3375496

Former Intern Sues Donna Karan International Over Unpaid Internship

Long Beach Port temporary headquarters over budget and behind schedule

LONG BEACH >> Concerned about delays and rising costs over the Port of Long Beach's temporary Eastside headquarters, a Long Beach harbor commissioner will ask the board on Tuesday to consider changing plans and contracts related to the building project.

http://www.presstelegram.com/general-news/20130830/long-beach-port-temporary-headquarters-over-budget-and-behind-schedule

Guest Commentary: Affordable Care Act offers attainable coverage for small businesses

America's 28 million small businesses are the backbone of our economy, creating two out of every three net new jobs and employing half of America's workforce.

http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/165001/guest-commentary-affordable-care-act-offers-attainable-coverage-for-small-businesses/

Butler Co. worker files $5 million insurance claim

Officials in Butler County are concerned that a whopping insurance claim of more than $5 million will hinder efforts to keep down employee health care benefit costs.

http://westchesterbuzz.com/2013/08/26/butler-co-worker-files-5-million-insurance-claim/

Employers required to provide notice regarding Health Insurance Marketplace

From SS&G The Affordable Care Act requires employers to provide employees with a notice of the availability of the Health Insurance Marketplace that will be available Jan. 1, 2014.

http://www.ohionews.org/2013/08/22/employers-required-to-provide-notice-regarding-health-insurance-marketplace/

Private Equity Fund May Be "Trade or Business" Under ERISA

On July 24, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit issued a significant decision addressing the potential liability of private equity funds under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act .

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/private-equity-fund-may-be-trade-or-bus-09599/

Federal sexual harassment lawsuit against Nu-Way dismissed, settlement reached

A federal lawsuit filed in 2011 by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and two women against Nu-Way Weiners Inc. was dismissed this week, according to court records.

http://www.macon.com/2013/08/30/2636900/federal-sexual-harassment-lawsuit.html

Feel Safe at Work Strategy Announced From Jim Case Carlton's Training

The scene is dreadful and unconscionable. Yellow tape, police cars and employees crying for the teammates they lost for no reason.

http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2013/08/31/7379005.htm

Feel Safe at Work Strategy Announced From Jim Case Carlton's Training

Jim Case Carlton's Training is a corporate strategy firm specializing in workplace issues and training.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/jim-case-carltons-trainin/carltons-training/prweb11042503.htm

Spirit AeroSystems Announces Salaried And Management Workforce Reductions

Spirit AeroSystems on Thursday announced additional workforce reductions in Wichita, KS, to begin next month.

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=e1e3ae6f-cab9-4b4e-b3a5-45bddeccc950

Obama's new Amerika: LA Times prints '1964 Civil Rights Act led by Dems!'

When reporting on a major American historical event, it's probably a good idea to get the facts straight.

http://www.bizpacreview.com/2013/08/31/obamas-new-amerika-la-times-prints-1964-civil-rights-act-led-by-dems-82493?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BizpacReview-TodaysStories+%28BIZPAC+Review+-+Conservative+Political+News+and+Opinion%29

Friday, August 30, 2013

The commissioners say the closings will allow the redirection of department staffers to help reduce more than $30 million in deferred maintenance.

http://www.nebraska.tv/story/23300656/nearly-30-nebraska-state-parks-closing-for-winter-due-to-budget-issues

Activists mark Labor Day weekend, call for law to protect LGBT workers

Americans for Workplace Opportunity is marking Labor Day weekend with another call to Congress to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, which would ban workplace discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation.

http://www.wisconsingazette.com/breaking-news/activists-mark-labor-day-weekend-call-for-law-to-protect-lgbt-workers.html

What You Don't Know about Labor Day [Video]

Did you know the first Labor Day was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882 in New York City, as a creation of the labor movement? ' In the video, Editor-in-Chief of Lawyers.com Larry Bodine reminds us that it's a good day to remember how the law has grown since then to protect 140 million people in today's work force.

http://blogs.lawyers.com/2013/08/labor-day-dont-know-video/

Feds: SF Giants pay $545,000 in back wages, damages

Federal officials say the San Francisco Giants have paid nearly $545,000 in back wages and damages to dozens of clubhouse and administrative employees for violations of minimum wage, overtime and record-keeping laws.

http://www.mercurynews.com/giants/ci_23975845/feds-sf-giants-pay-545-000-back-wages

Feds: SF Giants pay $545K in back wages, damages

The San Francisco Giants have paid nearly $545,000 in back wages and damages to 74 clubhouse and administrative employees for violations of minimum wage, overtime and record-keeping laws, federal officials said Thursday.

http://www.mercurynews.com/giants/ci_23975656/feds-sf-giants-pay-545k-back-wages-damages

Maglana: It ain't over

YOU know the saying that goes "It ain't over till the fat lady sings". I've always found that colloquialism funny but it feels apropos in light of recent events.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/opinion/2013/08/30/maglana-it-ain-t-over-300597

Attorney: Affordable Care Act will affect all employers

While there's still a great deal of uncertainty about the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and its ramifications the one thing that is certain is that it will affect all employers regardless of how many people they employ.

http://www.uniondailytimes.com/news/home_top-news/2412962/Attorney:-Affordable-Care-Act-will-affect-all-employers

Just read the article on the 8 parents who have filed suit aga...

The parents of eight Brentwood Union School District special needs students sued some of the district's current and former employees last week, alleging the district failed to properly report child abuse allegations against former teacher Dina Holder or notify them of her past child abuse convictions.

http://www.thepress.net/pages/full_story/push?article-Special+education+parents+sue+BUSD+over+abuse+charges+++%20&id=23438823

Nearly 30 Neb. parks closing for several months

The Nebraska Game and Parks Board of Commissioners announced on Aug. 30 the temporary closure of all services and vehicle access to 24 state recreation areas and five state historical parks .

http://www.kotanow.com/story/23299701/nearly-30-neb-parks-closing-for-several-months

Whistle-blower in Napoles scam still lives in fear

A Catholic nun is joined by students of St. Scholastica's College as they hold signs and chant slogans to demand the abolition of a misused fund for legislators' pet projects, outside their campus in Manila August 28, 2013.

http://www.balita.com/whistle-blower-in-napoles-scam-still-lives-in-fear/?#038;#038;

Director, Human Resources - Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington seeks a full-time Director of Human Resources.

http://www.dfwcatholic.org/director-human-resources-catholic-charities-of-the-diocese-of-arlington-arlington-va-99532/.html

Friends recall Hurdle's life of service, activism

Joan Hurdle, 81, who died here Aug. 10, devoted herself to innumerable causes pivotal to social justice in Billings, including issues relating to children and incarcerated women.

http://www.billingsnews.com/index.php/features/4689-friends-recall-hurdle-s-life-of-service-activism

San Francisco Giants Pay Back Wages, Damages to Underpaid Staffers

The San Francisco Giants have paid $545,000 in back wages and damages to 74 employees.

http://blogs.kqed.org/newsfix/2013/08/30/109212/San-Francisco-Giants-labor

The Height of Wage Injustice

Americans are a fair people, and therefore support the principle of equal pay for equal work .

http://blog.heartland.org/2013/08/the-height-of-wage-injustice/?

New Flash of Optimism for Small-Business Owners Triggering Strong...

Miami, FL, Aug 30, 2013 -- IRA Financial Group, the leading provider of Business Acquisition "ROBS" solutions, announces the finding of its client survey, which showed strong small business optimism due to high consumer demand.

http://it.tmcnet.com/news/2013/08/30/7377342.htm

Roxas: Napoles has to stay alive

Businesswoman Janet Lim Napoles, who is at the center of the multibillion-peso pork barrel scandal involving lawmakers, must stay alive for the government to pursue its cases, Interior Secretary Mar Roxas said Friday.

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/08/30/13/roxas-napoles-has-stay-alive

SPEEA petitions for Trade Act assistance for laid-off Spirit AeroSystems workers

Spirit AeroSystems engineering and professional and technical union has filed a petition with the U.S. Department of Labor seeking training, income support and other benefits for laid-off workers through the federal Trade Act.

http://blogs.kansas.com/aviation/2013/08/30/speea-petitions-for-trade-act-assistance-for-laid-off-spirit-aerosystems-workers/

Malloy: State recovers more than $6.5 million in wages for workers

Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Connecticut Department of Labor's Division of Wage and Workplace Standards recovered more than $6.5 million in unpaid wages for Connecticut workers during the fiscal year that ended June 30. "Working men and women should receive the wages they rightfully earned, and it is our responsibility to ... (more)

http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/Business_21/Malloy-State-recovers-more-than-6-5-million-in-wages-for-workers20742.shtml

Editorial: Too much Napoles

THE day after Janet Lim-Napoles surrendered to President Noynoy Aquino, the media and the social media got caught in what can be described as Napoles frenzy.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/opinion/2013/08/30/editorial-too-much-napoles-300637

Tight Budget Forces Temporary Shutdown Of State Parks

The commissioners said in a news release Friday that the closings will allow the redirection of department staffers to help reduce more than $30 million in deferred maintenance.

http://www.thekat.com/articles/local-news-122285/tight-budget-forces-temporary-shutdown-of-11615758/

Dundee City Council defers judgement on LID for Highway 99W

After hearing testimony from roughly a dozen local property owners last week, the Dundee City Council voted to defer its decision on a proposed local improvement district along Highway 99W to its Sept.

http://www.pamplinmedia.com/nbg/142-news/160388-dundee-city-council-defers-judgement-on-lid-for-highway-99w

Right to FMLA Reinstatement Is Not Absolute

The most common misconception among employers about the reinstatement requirement of the Family and Medical Leave Act is that it is an absolute requirement, Joseph Lynett, an attorney at Jackson Lewis in White Plains, N.Y., told SHRM Online .

http://www.shrm.org/LegalIssues/FederalResources/Pages/FMLA-reinstatement.aspx?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+shrm%2Fnews%2Flaw+%28SHRM+Online+Employment+Laws+and+Regulations+News%29

The Week in Charts: See consumer spending falter, low jobless claims

There were high and lows in economic data released this week. Here's one soft point: Consumer spending, the backbone of the economy, nudged up a scant 0.1% in July , the slowest growth since April, according to a Friday government report.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/see-consumer-spending-falter-low-jobless-claims-2013-08-30?siteid=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A%20marketwatch%2Ffinancial%20(MarketWatch.com%20-%20Financial%20Services%20Industry%20News)

Behavior is the mirror that shows our image

I have to thank one of our local churches once again for providing the ammunition for this post.

http://www.recruitingblogs.com/profiles/blogs/behavior-is-the-mirror-that-shows-our-image

Defense lawyers celebrate U.S. Supreme Court win on supervisor liability

Defense lawyers are touting the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on Title VII supervisor liability as a significant win for employers, providing a welcome clarification to the law while dealing a blow to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

http://minnlawyer.com/2013/08/30/defense-lawyers-celebrate-u-s-supreme-court-win-on-supervisor-liability/

A poignant anniversary

NIRPC transportation plan hits another roadblock

Aug. 30--The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission ran into another potential delay Thursday on its four-year, $724.8 million transportation plan, while an earlier delay already is taking its toll on state road and local transit projects.

http://www.planning.org/news/daily/story.htm?story_id=189464197

Nearly 30 Neb. parks closing for several months

The commissioners said in a news release Friday that the closings will allow the redirection of department staffers to help reduce more than $30 million in deferred maintenance.

http://www.kotatv.com/story/23299448/nearly-30-neb-parks-closing-for-several-months

Judge finds Ohio-based company liable for nearly $1.5 million in back wages, damages to employees

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio has found Cascom Inc. liable for back wages and liquidated damages totaling $1,474,266 owed to about 250 cable installers the Fairfield company misclassified as independent contractors in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

http://www.norwalkreflector.com/article/3375481

'Recovery room' extends a hand to ex-offenders: Nancy Eshelman

A couple of years ago, I wrote about Edrington-Grant and the program she runs called CRAM.

http://blog.pennlive.com/life/2013/08/recovery_room_extends_a_hand_t.html

Accessible Playgrounds in Juneau a Work in Progress

National Public Radio launched Playgrounds for Everyone this week looking at how communities and local governments are adapting to new standards for playgrounds that make them more accessible for children with disabilities.

http://www.alaskapublic.org/2013/08/29/accessible-playgrounds-in-juneau-a-work-in-progress/

New Flash of Optimism for Small-Business Owners Triggering Strong...

Vermont Yankee closure could have wide-ranging economic impacts

In a report issued early last year, Southeastern Vermont Economic Development Strategies concluded the closure of Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant in Vernon would have a severe impact on Windham County's economy.

http://www.reformer.com/localnews/ci_23968482/downward-spiral-yankee-closure-could-have-wide-ranging?source=rss

OSHA proposes almost $70,000 in fines against Plattsburgh...

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Solve Composites LLC, a maker of Fiberglas-reinforced plastic panels, for recurring and new violations of workplace safety and health standards at its Plattsburgh manufacturing plant.

http://www.empirestatenews.net/News/20130821-2.html

Going Beyond Protest

In 1963, America was overtly racist and needed a massive March on Washington. Today, racial bias is more subtle but just as insidious-we must learn to fight it differently.

http://prospect.org/article/going-beyond-protest

Parents sue Sacramento County over disability care

The adoptive parents of an emotionally disturbed 6-year-old boy have sued Sacramento County in U.S. District Court, alleging that the county stopped the boy from receiving the care he's guaranteed under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

http://www.sacbee.com/2013/08/03/5620756/parents-sue-sacramento-county.html#mi_rss=Courts/Legal%20News

Restaurant Owner Charged With Theft Of Nearly $250,000 In Workers' Comp Payments

A Spokane restaurant owner faces a felony theft charge alleging she defrauded the state of nearly $250,000 in workers' compensation benefits over eight years while claiming she could not work.

http://seattlemedium.com/restaurant-owner-charged-with-theft-of-nearly-250000-in-workers-comp-payments/

Premises liability: when one accessible route becomes two

Don't confuse the letter of accessibility law with the intent of accessibility law.

http://www.examiner.com/article/premises-liability-when-one-accessible-route-becomes-two-or-more?cid=rss

Blind Comcast executive developing a talking TV channel guide

"The television is not strictly as visual a medium as you might think," said David Goldfield, a computer technology instructor at the Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

http://www.sunherald.com/2013/08/30/4913082/blind-comcast-executive-developing.html#storylink=rss

Activists Honor Coretta Scott King in Lawrence

A group of community activists and pastors led by Edith Savage-Jennings commemorated the life of Rosetta Scott King with a small gathering in Lawrence on Wednesday, nj.com reports.

http://lawrenceville.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/activists-honor-coretta-scott-king-in-lawrence

Blind Comcast executive developing a talking TV channel guide

"The television is not strictly as visual a medium as you might think," said David Goldfield, a computer technology instructor at the Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2013/08/30/2662131/blind-comcast-executive-developing.html#storylink=rss

Could be years to determine impact of state tax cuts

So far, the state's income tax cuts haven't acted like a shot of adrenaline into the heart of the Kansas economy, as Gov. Sam Brownback said they would.

http://blogs.kansas.com/weblog/2013/08/could-be-years-to-determine-impact-of-state-tax-cuts/

Editor: Five things you need to know today

Good morning Cincinnati! Here are the five most important things to know to help you start your busy business day: John Cranley continues to outraise and outspend Vice Mayor Roxanne Qualls in their race for mayor, the Courier 's Chris Wetterich reports.

http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/morning_call/2013/08/editor-five-things-you-need-to-know8-30.html

Anspach hall contains new student lounge; renovations nearly complete

Ariel Vandenbosch, a senior from Kalamazoo, Bridget Eagleson, a senior from Mount Pleasant, and Cate Kelly, a senior from Beverly Hills sit in the new lobby in Anspach Hall on Thursday morning.

http://www.cm-life.com/2013/08/30/anspach-hall-renovations-mostly-complete/

Genesee County Sheriff's corrections officer fired over letter...

A Genesee County Sheriff's Department corrections officer was fired on Wednesday for a "false and hurtful" letter he allegedly sent to a superior's wife claiming her husband was having an affair, according to a termination letter.

http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2013/08/genesee_county_sheriffs_correc.html

White House Considers Awarding Obamacare Subsidies, Intended For The Uninsured, To Labor Unions

MAY 20: AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka addresses the National Press Club May 20, 2011 in Washington, DC.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/theapothecary/2013/08/30/white-house-considers-awarding-obamacare-subsidies-intended-for-the-uninsured-to-labor-unions/

Audit Says Texas Vulnerable To School Cheating

A state audit has found that the Texas Education Agency is unable to detect widespread cheating on the state's school accountability system, according to a published report.

http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2013/08/30/audit-says-texas-vulnerable-to-school-cheating/

Medford accrued time payouts protected

The Medford City Council discovered Thursday it has few options when it comes to paying off employees who bank overtime and vacation hours.

http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130830/NEWS/308300327/-1/rss01

A Reader Asks, I Answer

Yesterday I put up a post titled What Is Your Contingency Plan that was about figuring ways to supplement income either in retirement or in the face of some sort of change in your employment situation.

http://randomroger.blogspot.com/2013/08/a-reader-asks-i-answer.html

Sandiganbayan justice partied with Napoles: whistleblower

Levito Baligod, lawyer of some of the whistle-blowers in the pork barrel scam, said a new witness claimed to have seen Sandiganbayan 4th division head Gregory Ong attend several parties put up by Napoles.

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/focus/08/30/13/sandiganbayan-justice-partied-napoles-whistleblower

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Perez: Fast food strikes show need for wage hike

The recent spate of fast-food worker strikes is another sign of the need to raise the minimum wage for all workers, Labor Secretary Thomas Perez said in an interview with The Associated Press.

http://www.cadillacnews.com/ap_story/?story_id=149829&ap_cat=1&issue=20130829

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The recent spate of fast-food worker strikes is another sign of the need to raise the minimum wage for all workers, Labor Secretary Thomas Perez said in an interview with The Associated Press.

http://theadvocate.com/home/6910757-125/perez-fast-food-strikes-show

Health Postures and Electronic Office Environments Showcasing Sit...

Health Postures LLC, designer and manufacturer of innovative sit stand ergonomic solutions, and Electronic Office Environments, an office and furniture supply company, are working to introduce employers to these resources.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/8/prweb11063126.htm

Merrill Lynch Admits Racial Segregation in $160m Settlement with Black Staff

After an eight-year legal tussle, if a judge approves the pay-out to around 1,200 plaintiffs in the class action suit, it will be one of the largest ever cases.

http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/502379/20130830/merrill-lynch-race-bias-lawsuit-discrimination-african.htm

Study: New businesses in Maine survived recession at rates higher than national average

Despite the challenges of the Great Recession, Maine businesses launched in 2008 survived the next five years at a rate better than the national average, according to a new study from the Maine Department of Labor .

http://bangordailynews.com/2013/08/29/business/study-new-businesses-in-maine-survived-recession-at-rates-higher-than-national-average/

Looking for Cuts? Consider Federal-Employee Benefits

With both a government shutdown and a potential default looming this fall, Congress and the White House are gearing up for another round of budget negotiations.

http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/357112/looking-cuts-consider-federal-employee-benefits-jason-richwine

On notice: the Affordable Care Act

It's important for employers to understand and prepare for a slew of new Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act reporting requirements, according to Sidney Blumling, an attorney at Fisher & Phillips in Irvine, Calif.

http://www.homechannelnews.com/article/notice-affordable-care-act

LETTER: Think of unions during Labor Day

To the Editor: I would like to wish all working class families and citizens in the Illinois Valley a happy and safe Labor Day weekend.

http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=480959

Reader Submitted: West Hartford Law Firm Growing Again

Attorney Stephanie M. Gitlin has joined Pierce LLC as Counsel. She brings experience in the areas of healthcare cost containment and False Claim Act litigation, commercial litigation and other complex civil matters.

http://www.courant.com/community/rocky-hill/hcrs-78961-statewide-20130826,0,6496117.story

Carolina Mattress Guild Sued for Racial Harassment and Retaliation

According to the EEOC's complaint, from as early as June 2012 through about Aug. 9, 2012, Ricky Clark, a truck loader, as well as other black employees, were repeatedly subjected to unwelcome derogatory racial comments and slurs by a white employee at the Carolina Mattress Guild facility.

http://www.infozine.com/news/stories/op/storiesView/sid/56893/

The History of Labor Day

In the 1930s, strikes like the one at the Paterson Silk Factory helped workers secure fair wages and decent working conditions.

http://www.infoplease.com/spot/labor1.html

Roadshow: Raised buttons at curb ramps -- what they're for, how much they cost

Q If you want to turn your attention to a few non-car things: those damn yellow raised-dot surfaces at corners and other places.

http://www.contracostatimes.com/mr-roadshow/ci_23957084/roadshow-even-some-disabled-dislike-raised-buttons-at

Labor Secretary: Fast-Food Strikes Show Need for Wage Increase

The recent spate of fast-food worker strikes is another sign of the need to raise the minimum wage for all workers, Labor Secretary Thomas Perez said in an interview with The Associated Press.

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/08/29/labor-secretary-fast-food-strikes-show-need-for-wa.aspx

Stimulus-Backed Car Charging Company Close to Bankruptcy

ECOtality Inc., a U.S. Energy Department-backed maker of electric car charging systems, is teetering on the brink of bankruptcy as a result of heavy debt and sustained operating losses.

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/stimulus-backed-car-charging-company-clo-60556/

Disabled New Yorkers take action against "Taxi of Tomorrow"

A coalition of disability groups filed suit yesterday, contending that "forcing medallion owners to purchase the Nissan NV200 van and use it as a taxi is a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act ."

http://www.bizjournals.com/newyork/news/2013/08/29/disabled-new-yorkers-take-action.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_national+%28Bizjournals+National+Feed%29

Obamacare Still Lets Employers Discriminate-for Now

Question: Under Obamacare, can small businesses still offer health insurance based on classifications of employees, such as offering management and salaried employees insurance but not offering it to technicians and hourly employees? If we can't do that, can we offer other extra benefits to our management team? And can we cover less of their ... (more)

http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-08-29/obamacare-still-lets-employers-discriminate-for-now#r=rss

Women spend a night out to raise money for YWCA

Rusty Walker and Jim Daniels, center, co-hosts of the "Walker Daniels Morning Show" on 94.5 Country joke with Big Show Dueling Pianos performers Adam Blue, far left, and Spike Blake during Wednesday's 15th annual YWCA Women's Night Out.

http://cjonline.com/news/2013-08-28/women-spend-night-out-raise-money-ywca

Wheelchair Lift Woes in Downtown Chattanooga

A downtown wheelchair lift designed to make peoples' lives easier, is doing just the opposite.

http://www.newschannel9.com/news/top-stories/stories/wheelchair-lift-woes-downtown-chattanooga-6591.shtml

Perez: Fast food strikes show need for wage hike

Cyber accessibility for consumer websites

Companies are being sued for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act based on claims that their websites are not accessible to customers with disabilities.

http://www.9news.com/rss/article/352717/75/Cyber-accessibility-for-consumer-websites

We explain what happens if your employer goes broke, your pension freezes and six other events.

What happens to your pension when the unexpected occurs? For instance, what happens to it if your employer offers a lump sum after you've already begun getting paychecks; if your company goes bankrupt before you claim benefits; if the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. takes over your plan; if your pension is frozen; or if it's converted to a cash ... (more)

http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2013/08/28/your-pension-when-unexpected-happens/

Eateries wary of health care costs may cut workers' hours

As restaurants scramble to comply with a law requiring access to health insurance for most full-time workers, one approach is attracting attention: Have fewer full-time workers.

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130828/BIZ/308280043/1001/BIZ

Daniel Borenstein: Strike ban for transit workers sounds like a good idea, but

As the BART 60-day cooling-off period ticks down, calls for a ban on public transit strikes understandably grow louder.

http://www.mercurynews.com/opinion/ci_23928244/daniel-borenstein-strike-ban-transit-workers-sounds-like?source=rss

Falling Jobless Claims Suggest Future Strength

Earlier this month, when from the Department of Labor reported that the United States economy added the fewest number of workers in four months in July with the majority of the job gains coming in the low-wage retail and restaurant sector, fears that the recovery had paused or even taken a step back were reignited.

http://wallstcheatsheet.com/stocks/falling-jobless-claims-suggest-future-strength.html/

Congress Should Reform Social Security Disability Insurance | Commentary

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, ratified 23 years ago this month, is based on what was then a radical idea: that the physical and social environment people with disabilities face is as much responsible for their inability to fully integrate into society as their health-based impairments.

http://www.rollcall.com/news/congress_should_reform_social_security_disability_insurance_commentary-227216-1.html

Independence Through Employment: Nominate an Employee with...

The Luncheon is co-sponsored by SCLAD and the Miami Herald. SCLAD , is a community-based organization serving individuals with disabilities for more than 25 years.

http://www.sys-con.com/node/2773068

Not Again, Blogger Says in 2nd Class Action

A settling plaintiff in a class action against America Online claims, in another class action, that a company "affiliated with AOL" offered her work as a blogger - then told her nine months later that she wouldn't be paid for it.

http://www.courthousenews.com/2013/08/29/60714.htm

Report: Upstate NY Job Growth Lags Over Four Years

ALBANY Upstate New York has seen a total job growth of 1.2 percent over the past four years, while the nation has seen a growth rate of nearly three times that, according to a report Wednesday from a labor-backed think tank.

http://www.wgrz.com/rss/article/224627/37/Report-Upstate-NY-Job-Growth-Lags-Over-Four-Years

PI Profits Zeroes in on Profit Bottlenecks, Explains How Private...

Niche marketing agency PI Profits has put the spotlight on one of the critical problems for many private investigation firms--low profitability.

http://www.freshnews.com/news/837908/pi-profits-zeroes-profit-bottlenecks-explains-how-private-investigators-can-revitalize-

Ashland University commemorates March On Washington

Ashland University students and area residents participated in a symbolic march Wednesday afternoon to mark the 50th anniversary of the August 28, 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I Have A Dream" speech in front of the Lincoln Memorial.

http://www.wmfd.com/local-news/single.asp?Story=55975

Economic Report: Jobless-claims trend stays near six-year low

Signaling that the pace of layoffs remains relatively slow, a trend of jobless claims recently stuck close to the lowest level in six years, according to government data released Thursday.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/jobless-claims-trend-stays-near-six-year-low-2013-08-29?siteid=rss&rss=1

Cowles under construction

The upper west side of the building has been under construction over the summer to house Tom Harkin's papers, along with a series of other documents, including some from the university archives.

http://timesdelphic.com/2013/08/29/cowles-under-construction

March On Washington 50: We Must Ring The Bell Of Economic Freedom

At 3 p.m. on August 28, the toll of bells echoed from churches, schools and institutions across America.

http://www.blackenterprise.com/news/march-on-washington-50th-recap-economic-freedom/

Responses to the Prosecution of Whistle Blowers

NPR, mistakenly still identified as a liberal news source when in fact for the past decade at least it has been so worried about losing its funding that it has bent over backwards to accommodate governmental and corporate spins on the news, did a focus on Manning that sought to reduce his courageous acts to personal psychopathology.

http://www.tikkun.org/nextgen/responses-to-the-prosecution-of-whistle-blowers

Gemalto First Semester 2013 Results

Olivier Piou, Chief Executive Officer, commented: "Gemalto recorded another strong semester of profitable growth, more than offsetting increased investments in operations made in the second part of last year.

http://www.andhranews.net/Intl/2013/Gemalto-First-Semester-2013-Results-1343.htm

Think Beyond the Label Applauds Labor Department Ruling and Offers...

Think Beyond the Label, a cross-sector collaborative that connects qualified job seekers with disabilities to U.S. businesses that seek to hire them, supports the U.S. Department of Labor's updated federal rules related to hiring workers with disabilities that include specific actions federal contractors must take in the areas of recruitment, ... (more)

http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20130829005315/en

2 more senators linked to pork scam

At least two more senators may be involved in the anomalous release of pork barrel funds, this time under the administration of President Aquino, the Commission on Audit said Thursday.

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/08/29/13/2-more-senators-linked-pork-scam

Think Beyond the Label Applauds Labor Department Ruling and Offers...

Labor Investigation Finds Waldoboro Shellfish Ordinance In Violation

By Dominik Lobkowicz Waldoboro Town Manager John Spear has suspended the shellfish ordinance's mandatory conservation requirements for those seeking licenses following the findings of an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor, according to a press release from Spear.

http://lincolncountynewsonline.com/main.asp?SubSectionID=75&ArticleID=58981&SectionID=1

Wisconsin-Based Employee Benefits Administrator Makes Annual Inc....

This recognition comes shortly after the TPA earned 2013 Business of the Year and Well Workplace awards.

http://www.jsonline.com/business/pressrelease/national-press-releases/wisconsinbased-employee-benefits-administrator-makes-annual-inc-5005000-list--named-a-top-100-us-insurance-company-for-growth-221620911.html

Vermont Yankee closure could have wide-ranging economic impacts

Workplace Policy Institute - A Special Labor Day 2013 Report: Is Labor Poised For Rebirth?

In July 2013, the AFL-CIo released a report in advance of its annual convention that provides a blueprint of how the labor movement intends to reinvent itself.

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/workplace-policy-institute-a-special-l-73009/

Helm and Associates, Inc., Improves the Teller Test

The Teller Test Results Report is now more user-friendly, including the use of color and an improved graphic display of the Teller Test Score.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/8/prweb11066744.htm

Martin Luther King's 'Dream' transformed U.S. politics, law

Like most members of Congress on Capitol Hill 50 years ago Wednesday, Long Island's Rep. John Wydler kept a wary eye on the massive March on Washington at the other end of the mall around the Lincoln Memorial.

http://www.newsday.com/news/nation/martin-luther-king-s-dream-transformed-u-s-politics-law-1.5969299

Editorial: Let reason prevail

The clarion call for racial equality issued by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Aug. 28, 1963, from the Lincoln Memorial was one of the defining moments of the civil rights movement in this country.

http://cjonline.com/opinion/2013-08-27/editorial-let-reason-prevail

The Fifth Estate trailer and poster

Triggering our age of high-stakes secrecy, explosive news leaks and the trafficking of classified information, WikiLeaks forever changed the game.

http://film.thedigitalfix.com/content/id/76969/the-fifth-estate-trailer-and-poster.html

Janet Napoles mug shots. Photo by Rem Zamora for ABS-CBNnews.com

MANILA One of the lawyers of Janet Lim Napoles on Thursday afternoon filed an urgent motion seeking reconsideration of a court order that Napoles be detained at Makati City Jail.

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/metro-manila/08/29/13/napoles-camp-opposes-makati-jail-transfer

Johnson v. Securitas Security Services Usa Inc

Lawrence P. Kaplan, of Saint Louis, MO, argued, , for Plaintiff-Appellant.Burton D. Garland, Jr., of Saint Louis, MO, argued, , for Defendant-Appellee.

http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-8th-circuit/1642866.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FindLaw8th+%28FindLaw+Case+Law+Updates+-+8th+Circuit+COA%29

Napoles appears - most guilty' in pork barrel scam

CHANCES of turning Janet Napoles into state witness in the alleged misuse of the pork barrel funds are dim at this point.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/breaking-news/2013/08/29/napoles-appears-most-guilty-pork-barrel-scam-300358

Pittsburgh-area unemployment rate declined slightly in July

Unemployment for the seven-county Pittsburgh metropolitan area hit 6.7 percent in July, the first time it has been under 6.8 percent since February 2009, according to the state's Department of Labor and Industry.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/business/news/pittsburgh-area-unemployment-rate-declined-slightly-in-july-700934/

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

York County grocers are hiring, just at a part-time level

Recently, Wetzel's Shurfine Markets took on a few part-time workers to fill spots left open by students who returned to college.

http://www.ydr.com/business/ci_23952960/local-unemployment-rate-inches-downward

Final Wellness Regulations Create New Program Categories and Complications

The Departments of Labor, Treasury and Health and Human Services recently published final Affordable Care Act regulations on wellness programs, effective in 2014.

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/final-wellness-regulations-create-new-pr-73097/

Wages have recovered, unemployment still elevated

The Kansas Department of Labor presented its annual report on the state's economy based on data from 2012.

http://cjonline.com/news/business/2013-08-28/economists-kansas-labor-market-recovering-recession

Editorial: Let reason prevail

Norwalk company fined $65,000 by OSHA

American Excelsior Co. has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration for 12 alleged serious safety violations.

http://www.norwalkreflector.com/article/3370096

New call to scrap Info Bill

The Protection of State Information Bill should be withdrawn and redrafted, the Nelson Mandela Centre for Memory said on Wednesday.

http://www.iol.co.za/news/special-features/new-call-to-scrap-info-bill-1.1569559

A poignant anniversary

Why Don't We Trust Jim Crane?

It started from the very beginning, the distrust of Jim Crane. It started when his name came up as a potential buyer of the Houston Astros.

http://www.newstalkradiowhio.com/feed/sports/baseball/why-dont-we-trust-jim-crane/fT63s/

Why Don't We Trust Jim Crane?

The Houston Astros owner is often painted as the villain in the story of the organization despite the leaps and bounds made in the past two years.

http://www.crawfishboxes.com/2013/8/28/4667268/why-dont-we-trust-jim-crane

More than half of employers offer benefits to same-sex partners, survey shows

More than half of the employers now offer some benefits to same-sex spouses and domestic partners, and almost one-quarter of them plan to extend benefits to all married same-sex couples, even if they live in a state that does not recognize same-sex marriage, according to a survey released Tuesday by the International Foundation of Employee Benefits ... (more)

http://www.philly.com/philly/business/labor_and_unions/221378631.html

Opinion: Federal contract workers deserve justice on pay

Activists for fast food workers' pay use the same message used by Memphis sanitation workers, led by Martin Luther King.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/28/opinion/lucy-federal-workers-wages/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_latest+%28RSS%3A+Most+Recent%29

Clearing Claims: McCutchen Makes a Mess of Your Settlement

Meet Mr. McCutchen. In order to obtain a $110,000 settlement, he agreed to a 40 percent contingency fee.

http://blogs.findlaw.com/strategist/2013/08/clearing-claims-mccutchen-makes-a-mess-of-your-settlement.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FindLawLPNews+%28FindLaw+News+for+Legal+Professionals%29

It's health insurance decision time

It's decision time. The deadlines for implementing the Affordable Care Act are fast approaching.

http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130822-BIZ-308220366

Obama to stand in MLK's shadow, 50 years...

President Barack Obama will lead his nation in homage Wednesday to Martin Luther King at the spot where the civil rights icon voiced a soaring dream of equality 50 years ago.

http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/world/366858/obama-to-stand-in-mlk-shadow-50-years-on

Rep. Hill's efforts bring Dept. of Labor career fair to Johnson County

The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development held one of their first official career fairs in Johnson County recently, hosted in the cafeteria of the Roan Creek Elementary School.

http://www.thetomahawk.com/Detail.php?Cat=LOCALNEWS&ID=60254

The march on Washington

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http://www.economist.com/blogs/democracyinamerica/2013/08/slideshow?fsrc=rss

Tips for Going Back to Work After Retirement

Lack of savings, rising health-care costs and prolonged life expectancy are forcing more Americans to remain in the workforce for longer than previous generations and re-enter it during their golden years.

http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2013/08/28/tips-for-going-back-to-work-after-retirement/

Vt. restaurant to come into compliance with ADA

The U.S. Attorney General's office in Vermont says a Woodstock restaurant to make changes to the building to be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/08/28/3590974/vt-restaurant-to-come-into-compliance.html

Fifty Years Ago Today, Martin Luther King Jr. Marched on Washington...

Fifty years ago today, Martin Luther King Jr. stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to deliver his landmark "I Have a Dream" speech.

http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2013/08/28/fifty-years-ago-today-martin-luther-king-jr-marched-on-washington-to-demand-a-15-an-hour-minimum-wage

Whistleblowers to testify on P10-B fund scam in Phl

A Philippine senator on Wednesday said he would formally ask the investigating body of the upper house to invite more witnesses to shed light on the abuse and misuse of the P10 billion priority development assistance fund of some senators and congressmen.

http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1027866?ref=feeds%2Flatest

Help Wanted, Drafting Work, Sales Consultant

For those seeking work in the area - or those who are looking for a new job, or even a second job - here is a list of local job openings.

http://babylonvillage.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/help-wanted-drafting-work-sales-consultant_162e7aa6

New California Law Provides that Sexual Desire Is Not a Required...

In a same-sex sexual harassment case, does the plaintiff need to prove that the alleged harasser's conduct was motivated by sexual desire? Under A key question when dealing with a sexual harassment claim under California's Fair Employment and Housing Act is whether the harassment was "because of sex."

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/new-california-law-provides-that-sexual-02387/

How to cope with grief while working

Divorce. Death of a family member. Illness . For some people undergoing periods of personal issues, work can be a safe haven.

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505125_162-57600391/how-to-cope-with-grief-while-working/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CBSNewsPCAnswer+%28PC+Answer%3A+CBSNews.com%29

Butler Co. worker files $5 million insurance claim

Wal-Mart And DOL Reach Settlement Addressing Safety Citations

Wal-Mart and the US Department of Labor entered into a written settlement agreement resolving multiple safety citations filed with the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission against the mega-store conglomerate.

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/wal-mart-and-dol-reach-settlement-addres-09467/

UPS Cites Obamacare in Ending Spouse Health Coverage

The United Parcel Service company announced recently that it will no longer offer health care to the spouses of employees who have the option to get coverage through their own job.

http://blogs.lawyers.com/2013/08/ups-ends-spouse-health-coverage/

Now is the time, still, for Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream

Other Views: Much has changed, much needs to be done

Martin Luther King Jr.'s now famous "I Have a Dream" speech. During a tumultuous time of riots and violence toward protesting blacks, the event was remarkable for its peacefulness.

http://www.wisinfo.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013308280228

Coyote Ugly Bouncers Join the Tip-Pool Dance

A federal judge in the Middle District of Tennessee recently held that bouncers at Coyote Ugly Saloons were properly permitted to participate in tip pools with bartenders, barbacks, and waitresses.

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/coyote-ugly-bouncers-join-the-tip-pool-d-97303/

On civil rights coverage, a look back

For the last several months, I've worked alongside law students in the Civil Rights and Restorative Justice Project at Northeastern University.

http://www.cjr.org/behind_the_news/civil_rights_coverage_apologie.php

Eateries wary of health care costs may cut workers' hours

8 unexpected events that could rock your pension

What happens to your pension when the unexpected occurs? For instance, what happens to it if your employer offers a lump sum after you've already begun getting paychecks; if your company goes bankrupt before you claim benefits; if the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. takes over your plan; if your pension is frozen; or if it's converted to a cash ... (more)

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/pension-unexpected-happens-1.aspx

Four positive signs for employers on the legal front

In the last few weeks, there have been encouraging developments, from judge and jury alike, for employers fending off claims by disgruntled workers.

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/four-positive-signs-for-employers-on-the-24324/

Daniel Borenstein: Strike ban for transit workers sounds like a good idea, but

Martin Luther King 'Dream' Speech Anniversary

An address by President Barack Obama will cap celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King's "I have a dream" speech.

http://www.lbc.co.uk/martin-luther-king-dream-speech-anniversary-77286

Study on health and well-being of African Americans in St. Louis releases first policy brief

The first of five policy briefs-the hallmark of an ongoing, multi-disciplinary study titled "For the Sake of All: A Report on the Health and Well-Being of African Americans in St. Louis"-has been released to coincide with the Aug. 28 50th anniversary of the March on Washington.

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-08-health-well-being-african-americans-st.html

Pittsburgh-area unemployment rate declined slightly in July

A Poignant Anniversary

The 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, and of the Reverend Martin Luther King's memorable "I have a dream" speech, is a time for reflections -- some inspiring, and some painful and ominous.

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2013/08/27/a_poignant_anniversary_119721.html

Domondon: The Pork Barrel and Legislative Role

THE issue of pork barrel and its extreme abuse finally got its comeuppance not from those crusading as anti-corruption advocates but from ordinary folks fed up with the unfettered misuse of the peoples' money.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/baguio/opinion/2013/08/28/domondon-pork-barrel-and-legislative-role-300177

Andre Carson: Much of Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream remains unfulfilled

Fifty years ago today, standing on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a speech that defined the American civil rights movement.

http://www.indystar.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.indystar.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013308280009%26nclick_check%3D1

State holding job fair Wednesday at B+L

The state Department of Labor is working with as many as 20 area employers to host a job fair Wednesday for Bausch + Lomb employees.

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.democratandchronicle.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013308280019%26nclick_check%3D1

The Register's Editorial: We celebrate King's dream but mourn dysfunction

A lot has been written and spoken lately about the progress on civil rights for African-Americans since the March on Washington occurred 50 years ago today.

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desmoinesregister.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013308280018%26nclick_check%3D1

Dracut school panel, selectmen spar over Parker lease

Selectmen's "stalling tactics" in refusing to approve the School Committee's negotiated lease agreement with a private special-education collaborative to use the vacated Parker Avenue School is threatening to cost Dracut taxpayers $100,000 a year, School Committee Chairman Michael McNamara said Tuesday.

http://www.thevalleydispatch.com/dracut/ci_23961883/dracut-school-panel-selectmen-spar-over-parker-lease

Blind Comcast exec developing a talking TV channel guide

How does a blind person find what to "watch" on a TV with 200 channels and 46,000 video-on-demand choices of movies, shows, and clips? Tom Wlodkowski, a blind executive at Comcast Corp., thinks he has the answer: a talking TV channel guide.

http://www.philly.com/philly/business/20130828_Blind_Comcast_exec_developing_a_talking_TV_channel_guide.html

Prosecutor faces EEOC complaint

A former employee of the Licking County Prosecutor's Office filed a complaint with a federal agency accusing two supervisors of subjecting her to sexual harassment and retaliation.

http://www.newarkadvocate.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.newarkadvocate.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013308280008%26nclick_check%3D1

Pitts: 50 years later, now is the time, still

"So even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream."

http://www.statesmanjournal.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.statesmanjournal.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013308280052%26nclick_check%3D1

Where we were and where we are today

This summer, people from all over our country have been celebrating and looking back on the 1963 March on Washington, an historic event that forever changed this nation.

http://www.tennessean.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tennessean.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013308280094%26nclick_check%3D1

Another View: America has come far, and yes, the march continues

The Aug. 28, 1963, event has become synonymous with Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, the one in which he spoke of a day when the children of former slaves and slave-owners could sit together at the table of brotherhood, of a day when his children would be judged by the content of their character instead of the color of their skin.

http://www.thetowntalk.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thetowntalk.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013130825008%26nclick_check%3D1

Now is the time, still

"So even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream."

http://www.citizen-times.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citizen-times.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013308280006%26nclick_check%3D1

Squicquero: Society should value hard work, responsibility

Job loss and unemployment can lead to a great deal of personal and family stress.

http://www.coloradoan.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coloradoan.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013308280003%26nclick_check%3D1

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

On anniversary of King's 'Dream' speech, bells to ...

An address by President Barack Obama and nationwide bell-ringing will cap celebrations on Wednesday marking the 50th anniversary of civil rights leader Martin Luther King's landmark "I have a dream" speech.

http://whtc.com/news/articles/2013/aug/27/on-anniversary-of-kings-dream-speech-bells-to-ring-for-freedom/

Workplace Deaths Decreased in Montana

The state says workplace deaths in Montana decreased last year. The Montana Department of Labor and Industry's Research and Analysis Bureau says there were 34 workplace fatalities in 2012.

http://www.flatheadbeacon.com//articles/article/workplace_deaths_decreased_in_montana/35162/

5 ways to arm yourself against workplace discrimination

Once you're logged in, at the top of each article, video or slideshow you will see a list of your Facebook friends who recently visited Choose to share stories you'e read with your friends or turn sharing OFF to keep your reading experience anonymous .

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For Kids With Special Needs, More Places To Play

Remember running around the playground when you were a kid? Maybe hanging from the monkey bars or seeing who could swing the highest? It wasn't just a mindless energy burn.

http://nhpr.org/post/kids-special-needs-more-places-play

Canadian Pacific Railway worker from Pa. killed in accident at upstate NY railroad bridge

Authorities say a Canadian Pacific Railway employee from Pennsylvania has been killed while inspecting a railway bridge over an upstate New York road.

http://www.canadianbusiness.com/business-news/canadian-pacific-railway-worker-from-pa-killed-in-accident-at-upstate-ny-railroad-bridge/

Over half of all employers offer benefits to same-sex spouses, domestic partners, survey shows

More than half of the employers now offer some benefits to same-sex spouses and domestic partners, and almost one-quarter of them plan to extend benefits to all married same-sex couples, even if they live in a state that does not recognize same-sex marriage, according to a survey released Tuesday by the International Foundation of Employee Benefits ... (more)

http://www.jsonline.com/business/over-half-of-all-employers-offer-benefits-to-same-sex-spouses-domestic-partners-survey-shows-b998471-221333521.html

Editorial: Larimer County moves ahead on plans for Loveland

Almost 16 years ago, voters in Larimer County approved a tax measure that helped bring the county's buildings in Fort Collins to the 21st century.

http://www.reporterherald.com/opinion/editorial/ci_23949631/editorial-larimer-county-moves-ahead-plans-loveland.html

Viewpoints: It's blue vs. blue for the future of California

Republicans always get rapped for obstructing progress, or blocking a vital piece of legislation, or standing athwart a brilliant nominee to a terribly important office and yelling, "Stop!" No, no, not California Republicans.

http://www.sacbee.com/2013/08/24/5676758/its-blue-vs-blue-for-the-future.html#mi_rss=Opinion

BREINING: A growth industry in the jobless economy: Despair

First, there was the recession of 2007; then, the Wall Street financial collapse of 2008; then, the budget sequestration of 2013.

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/aug/27/a-growth-industry-in-the-jobless-economy-despair/?

5 ways to arm yourself against workplace discrimination

Workplace discrimination can take many forms. It is illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex , national origin, age , disability or genetic information.

http://www.localnews8.com/lifestyle/money/5-ways-to-arm-yourself-against-workplace-discrimination/-/461672/21658534/-/qr6xn2/-/index.html

For Kids With Special Needs, More Places To Play

Brooklyn Fisher rolls down the ramp on a playground, named for her in Pocatello, Idaho.

http://www.npr.org/2013/08/27/213827534/for-kids-with-special-needs-more-places-to-play?ft=1&f=1128

On anniversary of King's 'Dream' speech, bells to ring for freedom

An address by President Barack Obama and nationwide bell-ringing will cap celebrations on Wednesday marking the 50th anniversary of civil rights leader Martin Luther King's landmark "I have a dream" speech.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/27/us-usa-dream-ring-idUSBRE97Q0OH20130827?feedType=RSS&feedName=domesticNews

Municipal Council wants update on 2011 job fair

Two years after the CNMI Department of Commerce held a job fair, the 12th Saipan and Northern Islands Municipal Council wants to know whether any of the 900 or so applicants have been employed.

http://www.saipantribune.com/newsstory.aspx?newsID=139815

Rapides Parish receives key federal grant

The Town Talk reports Youthbuild is a community-based alternative education program for youth between the ages of 16 and 24, who are high school dropouts, adjudicated youth, youth aging out of foster face, youth with disabilities, and other at-risk youth populations.

http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2013/08/27/3169756/rapides-parish-receives-key-federal.html

The nature of the Democratic Party

To determine what the Democratic Party stands for, one must ascertain what it opposes.

http://www.couriernews.com/view/full_story/23458045/article-The-nature-of-the-Democratic-Party?

Life Imitating Art? Pregnant and Fired - When Will Employers Learn?

Last week, the EEOC announced that it had sued a Mississippi hotel operator for pregnancy discrimination.

http://www.workforce.com/blogs/3-the-practical-employer/post/9332-life-imitating-art-pregnant-and-fired-when-will-employers-learn

Carwashes ordered to pay over $300,000 in back wages

Visit TextMotive.com/carwash to watch video! Increase car wash sales and revenue on demand with TextMotive.

http://www.carwash.com/articles/88088-carwashes-ordered-to-pay-over-300000-in-back-wages

Kevin Ozawa Chao Named Head of Morris Capital Partners Stock Plan Services

Ozawa Chao has been with Morris Capital Partners since its inception, serving in a variety of senior-level financial management and strategic planning roles.

http://www.i-newswire.com/kevin-ozawa-chao-named-head-of/236335

50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s March on Washington remembered on PBS-TV...

Fifty years ago, Martin Luther King Jr. led the March on Washington, a political rally of some 200,000 to 300,000 people to the nation's capital, where King, standing in front of the Lincoln Memorial, delivered his historic "I Have a Dream" speech.

http://www.mlive.com/tv/index.ssf/2013/08/50th_anniversary_of_martin_lut.html

Canadian Pacific Railway worker electrocuted in Colesville

Authorities say a Canadian Pacific Railway employee from Pennsylvania has been killed while inspecting a railroad bridge over an upstate New York road.

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2013/08/canadian_pacific_railway_worker_electrocuted_in_colesville.html

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton unemployment dips slightly in July

The unemployment rate in the Scranton Wilkes-Barre metro area dipped marginally in July, down a tenth of a percentage point to 9.1 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis, the lowest since March of 2012.

http://citizensvoice.com/news/wilkes-barre-scranton-unemployment-dips-slightly-in-july-1.1542437

New RTA rapid station back on track in Shaker at Lee and Van Aken

A scaled-back design for a new rapid transit station at Lee Road and Van Aken Boulevard should be going out to bid later this year.

http://www.cleveland.com/shaker-heights/index.ssf/2013/08/new_rta_rapid_station_back_on.html

The Search For Missing 401(k) Money

There are tens of thousands of workers who are due lost 401 money, but there is no one central depository where you can look for what's rightfully yours.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleaebeling/2013/08/27/the-search-for-missing-401k-money/

Metro area unemployment drops a bit more in July

The unemployment rate in the Scranton Wilkes-Barre metro area dipped marginally in July, down a tenth of a percentage point to 9.1 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis, the lowest since March of 2012.

http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/business/metro-area-unemployment-drops-a-bit-more-in-july-1.1542413

Railway worker from Pa. killed in NY accident

Authorities say a Canadian Pacific Railway employee from Pennsylvania has been killed while inspecting a railroad bridge over an upstate New York road.

http://www.13wham.com/template/inews_wire/wires.regional.ny/20f65589-www.13wham.com.shtml

Workplace Discrimination Series: Faith Cheltenham

"The prevailing logic has remained that if I am out as a bisexual woman, I must be asking for something: discrimination, harassment, or even sexual assault."

http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/lgbt/news/2013/08/27/73032/workplace-discrimination-series-faith-cheltenham/

Marion OKs plan to install sidewalk curb ramps

Cedar Rapids television station KCRG says the ramps will be designed to fully comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

http://www.kwwl.com/story/23264799/marion-oks-plan-to-install-sidewalk-curb-ramps

Economics Daily Digest: High-speed Internet? Not so much

Roosevelt Institute Fellow Susan Crawford thinks that the Pew study has too broad a definition of "high-speed," and demonstrates the persistence of the digital divide.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/08/27/1234149/-Economics-Daily-Digest-High-speed-Internet-Not-so-much

Corporate Whistleblower Center Launches A New Initiative Focused On...

The Corporate Whistleblower Centers says, "Dialysis treatment is required for hundreds of thousands of US citizens, and we are urging a whistleblower at a dialysis facility, or any type of medical facility to call us at 866-714-6466, if they have proof of multi million dollar Medicare over billing, or fraud.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/8/prweb11036465.htm

Claim: "most lawyers won't even take age discrimination cases"

In an article today on challenges facing older jobless workers, New York Times reporter Michael Winerip asserts that "Since the Supreme Court ruling [Gross v.

http://overlawyered.com/2013/08/claim-lawyers-wont-even-take-age-discrimination-cases/?#038;#038;

Payday lender Western Sky Financial to stop funding loans on Sept. 3.

Western Sky Financial, a prominent online lender that offers short-term loans at triple-digit interest rates, said it will stop funding loans on Sept.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/payday-lender-western-sky-financial-to-stop-funding-loans-on-sept-3/2013/08/26/d683c298-0e7f-11e3-85b6-d27422650fd5_story.html?tid=pm_business_pop

Excerpts of editorials from Illinois newspapers

To beat the former, we can stay inside and enjoy air conditioning. No one should try to beat the latter.

http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2013/08/27/2542252/excerpts-of-editorials-from-illinois.html#storylink=rss

Excerpts of editorials from Illinois newspapers

To beat the former, we can stay inside and enjoy air conditioning. No one should try to beat the latter.

http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2013/08/27/3169807/excerpts-of-editorials-from-illinois.html#storylink=rss

Railway worker from Pa. killed in NY accident

Authorities say a Canadian Pacific Railway employee from Pennsylvania has been killed while inspecting a railroad bridge over an upstate New York road.

http://www.krmg.com/ap/ap/transportation/railway-worker-from-pa-killed-in-ny-accident/nZdKh/

A poignant anniversary

Paula Deen suit is dismissed; plaintiff says celebrity chef is 'woman of compassion and kindness'

The restaurant manager who sued Paula Deen and her brother for alleged workplace discrimination has dismissed the lawsuit and issued a statement calling Deen a "woman of compassion and kindness."

http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/paula_deen_suit_is_dismissed_plaintiff_says_celebrity_chef_is_woman_of_comp/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=ABA+Journal+Daily+News

is the Dream Alive? - 50 years after King's landmark speech, America at a crossroads

Americans Reflect 50 Years on From 'I Have a Dream...: This week in 1963, a huge rally took place in Washington to call for an end to racial segregation in the United States.

http://www.fdlreporter.com/viewart/20130827/FON01/308270072/IS-DREAM-ALIVE-50-years-after-King-s-landmark-speech-America-crossroads

Rapides Parish receives key federal grant

The Town Talk reports Youthbuild is a community-based alternative education program for youth between the ages of 16 and 24, who are high school dropouts, adjudicated youth, youth aging out of foster face, youth with disabilities, and other at-risk youth populations.

http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2013/08/27/2542202/rapides-parish-receives-key-federal.html#storylink=rss

Editorial: The hero among us

Monday's anti pork barrel rally may be an indication Filipinos are finally realizing they have the right to air their grievances and be heard at that.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/baguio/opinion/2013/08/27/editorial-hero-among-us-299992

Rapides Parish receives key federal grant

Rapides Parish has received one of 68 grants nationwide from the U.S. Department of Labor to assist in training and employment services for at-risk youth.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/08/27/3588234/rapides-parish-receives-key-federal.html

Senior HR Generalist

Urschel The Global Leader in Food Cutting Technology Senior HR Generalist Urschel Laboratories, designer and manufacturer of precision size reduction equipment for the food and chemical industries, is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to join our human resources team in Valparaiso, Indiana.

http://www.just-food.com/jobs/senior-hr-generalist_j7623.aspx?

Former Union president pleads guilty to theft

United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced Monday that Calvin Sanders Sr., 52, of Franklin, La., pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth E. Foote, to embezzling union funds.

http://ZacharyToday.com/bookmark/23353926

Leonard Pitts Jr.: Much work remains for us to fulfill Kinga s dream

Meaning that unknowable future whose unknowable difficulties Martin Luther King invoked half a century ago when he told America about his dream.

http://www.omaha.com/article/20130827/NEWS08/130829154

Schneier on Security: Protecting Against Leakers

Final paragraphs of a timely security reality check "Here's one last piece of advice, specifically about whistle-blowers.

http://pbokelly.blogspot.com/2013/08/schneier-on-security-protecting-against.html

Atlantic States agrees to help fund Phillipsburg road improvements

Atlantic States Cast Iron Pipe Co. offered the money toward sidewalk, curb and road repairs on Sitgreaves Street near Shappell Park , Mayor Harry Wyant Jr. said during last week's council meeting.

http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/phillipsburg/index.ssf/2013/08/atlantic_states_agrees_to_help.html

Leonard Pitts column: Now is the time, still

BlueWare workers in wage dispute

Caught in the fallout from an alleged multimillion-dollar political scandal involving technology company BlueWare and former Brevard County Clerk of Courts Mitch Needelman, there is Angela Walker, a $10-an-hour document scanner.

http://www.floridatoday.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.floridatoday.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013308270039%26nclick_check%3D1

is the Dream Alive? -- 50 years after King's landmark speech, America at a crossroads

As civil rights activists pause to consider the great strides toward equality that the 1963 March on Washington helped to spur, they also look at the current political and racial landscape, and wonder: How much of that progress is now being undone? Wednesday's 50th anniversary of the historic march on Aug. 28, 1963 comes just two months after the ... (more)

http://www.wisinfo.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013308270072

Tracking Patterns of Violations in Mines

In the mining industry MSHA enforcement of "pattern of violations" sanctions can be devastating to a mine operator's business.

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/tracking-patterns-of-violations-in-mines-06323/

Citigroup Lays Off Employees In Armonk

The company filed a notice with the state Department of Labor last week about layoffs at 188 King St. in Armonk, and notified the employees in early August, WBJ said.

http://armonk.dailyvoice.com/news/citigroup-lays-employees-armonk

Monday, August 26, 2013

WSJ Debunks WSJ On Wages and Economic Growth

The Wall Street Journal reported that stagnant wages are "crippling" economic growth, debunking previous Journal editorials which have argued that minimum wage increases "hurt the poor and least skilled" and cause job losses.

http://mediamatters.org/blog/2013/08/26/wsj-debunks-wsj-on-wages-and-economic-growth/195592

It's Women's Equality Day

August 26 marks the day in 1920 when passage of the 19th Amendment ensured American women had the right to vote.

http://waterford.patch.com/groups/state-government/p/its-womens-equality-day_f3bd1bdb

Elders Return to Washington DC 50 Years After Historic March; Myrlie Evers Williams Addresses Rally

Fifty years ago this Wednesday, the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom brought together hundreds of thousands Americans to the steps of the nation's capitol to take a strong stand against racism in the US.

http://uprisingradio.org/home/2013/08/26/elders-return-to-washington-dc-50-years-after-historic-march-myrlie-evers-williams-addresses-rally/

Corporate Whistleblower Center Now Urges Employees At A Contractor...

The Corporate Whistleblower Center says, "On March 7th 2013, the United States Department of Justice announced that, a Fortune 500 company had agreed to pay $18.5 million dollars in penalties, because they were allegedly inflating the hours they reportedly worked at a environmental Super Fund site in Eastern Washington.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/8/prweb11036335.htm

To Work With Dignity: The Unfinished March Toward a Decent Minimum Wage

Immediately after the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, Bayard Rustin, deputy director of the march, read off the marchers' demands.

http://www.epi.org/publication/work-dignity-unfinished-march-decent-minimum/

Interns Sue P. Diddy's Record Label

A former intern is suing Sean Combs/P. Diddy's record label, alleging it violated federal and state labor laws by not paying her and other interns for the work that employees should have been doing.

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/interns-sue-p-diddys-record-label-03849/

Herman Cain reflects on 1963 March on Washington

After thousands of people gathered on the National Mall over the weekend to mark the 50th anniversary of the civil rights movement's march on Washington and Martin Luther King's "I have a dream" speech, former GOP presidential hopeful Herman Cain weighed in with his own memories of the event and its legacy in American history: The achievements of ... (more)

http://www.theblaze.com/blog/2013/08/26/herman-cain-reflects-on-1963-march-on-washington/

Treasury Department and IRS Issue Priority Guidance Plan

On August 9, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service released their annual Priority Guidance Plan for the July 2013 to July 2014 fiscal year.

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/treasury-department-and-irs-issue-priori-04531/

Leonrad Pitts Jr: Despite progress, we live in ignorance and cowardice

"So even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream."

http://www.contracostatimes.com/endorsements/ci_23946504/leonrad-pitts-jr-despite-progress-we-live-ignorance?source=rss

Top Ten Policies Every Employee Handbook Should Have

An Employee Handbook is a critical communication tool that sets forth corporate goals, policies and objectives as well as the expectations demanded of employees.

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/top-ten-policies-every-employee-handbook-06161/

Local Octopus Car Washes Slapped by Labor Department

Things you should not do when running a business : Work people under eighteen more than eight hours a day; have anyone work more than forty hours a week and pay them for 25; owe $313,333 in back wages to 292 current and former workers.

http://www.tucsonweekly.com/TheRange/archives/2013/08/26/local-octopus-car-washes-slapped-by-labor-department

Employers Must File EEO-1 Reports With The EEOC By September 30, 2013

The deadline for filing EEO-1 reports with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is September 30, 2013.

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/employers-must-file-eeo-1-reports-with-t-08474/

Wal-Mart And DOL Reach Settlement Addressing Safety Citations

Logger deaths jump in 2012

There were 64 killed last year, according to an annual report released Thursday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

http://money.cnn.com/2013/08/23/pf/jobs/logging-dangerous-job/index.html?section=money_news_economy&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fmoney_news_economy+%28Economy+News%29

Emplicity HR Outsourcing Services Help Explore Employer Options on...

While touting "universal health coverage" for all Americans, ObamaCare is getting the flak for its policies and terms that are becoming more complicated for employers to understand.

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/emplicity-hr-outsourcing-services-help-explore-employer-options-on-obamacare-and-simplify-employee-administration-312927.htm

Misunderstood HSAs Pose Open-Enrollment Hurdle

As more American employers turn to high-deductible health plans to reign in escalating health care expenses, many are offering health savings accounts in an effort to encourage workers to make cost-conscious health care decisions.

http://www.shrm.org/hrdisciplines/benefits/Articles/Pages/HSAs-Misunderstood.aspx

Re: Leonard Pitts Jr.: We are facing tomorrows of our own

"So even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream."

http://www.kansas.com/2013/08/26/2960192/leonard-pitts-jr-we-are-facing.html#comment-1018096485

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http://www.opednews.com/articles/so-by-e-b-bortz-Poetry-130826-906.html

Legal and Public Notices for 8/25/13- Substitute Trustee's Sales/Successor Trustee's Sale

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE TENNESSEE, RUTHERFORD COUNTY DEFAULT having been made in the terms, conditions and payments provided in certain Deed of Trust executed by Kimberly Smith and Leonard Smith to David W. Kious, Trustee dated July 12, 2005 in the amount of $104,452.00, and recorded in the Register's Office of Rutherford County, ... (more)

http://www.murfreesboropost.com/legal-and-public-notices-for-8-25-13--substitute-trustees-sales-successor-trustees-sale-1--cms-36699

For Students, Labor Laws May Limit Work Hours

Whether it's high school or college, students are working themselves to the bone, according to a new survey by Citigroup and Seventeen magazine.

http://blogs.findlaw.com/law_and_life/2013/08/for-students-labor-laws-may-limit-work-hours.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+LawAndLife+%28Law+and+Daily+Life%29

Gulfshore Announces Partnership with Liazon

This story is contributed by a member of the Naples community and is neither endorsed nor affiliated with Naples Daily News Gulfshore Insurance, Inc., today announced a partnership with Liazon which brings the award-winning Bright ChoicesA Exchange to its clients.

http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2013/aug/26/gulfshore-announces-partnership-with-liazon-10525/?partner=RSS

Litigation Publicity as an Adverse Action for Retaliation

Retaliation comes in all shapes and sizes, and employers must act with extreme care when dealing with any employee who engaged in protected activity.

http://www.workforce.com/blogs/3-the-practical-employer/post/9331-litigation-publicity-as-an-adverse-action-for-retaliation

Ascensus and LPL Financial Partner to Provide Financial Advice and Education to LPL Clients

LPL's Worksite Financial Solutions provides the benefit of enabling participants to engage with their LPL financial advisor directly-either face-to-face, online, or over the phone-to receive personal financial advice based on their unique situation so they can adequately plan for the future.

http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20130826005705/en/Ascensus-LPL-Financial-Partner-Provide-Financial-Advice

Living today in MLK's tomorrow

"So even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream."

http://hdnews.net/opinion/Pitts082613

Home Depot fined $150,700 by OSHA

Atlanta-based Home Depot has been fined more than $150,000 by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

http://www.11alive.com/rss/article/304126/40/Home-Depot-fined-150700-by-OSHA

Federal District Court Orders The EEOC To Pay $4.7 Million Dollars...

The EEOC investigated the company after a single female filed a sexual harassment charge.

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/federal-district-court-orders-the-eeoc-t-52895/

Louisville area gains construction jobs

The Louisville/Southern Indiana area had 27,000 construction jobs in July, a 2 percent increase from the 26,500 it had in July 2012, according to a new analysis of U.S. Department of Labor statistics by Associated General Contractors of America.

http://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/news/2013/08/26/louisville-area-gains-construction-jobs.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_louisville+%28Business+First+of+Louisville%29

ALERT! The DOL Takes Its First Step Toward Extending Rights for Same-Sex Spouses

Critical employment policies and benefits can depend on whether an employee has a "spouse," but just who is legally considered a "spouse" has evolved significantly.

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/alert-the-dol-takes-its-first-step-towa-68056/

Randy David: Pork protest a success for social media

MANILA The Million People March for the scrapping of the pork barrel may not have gathered a million warm bodies but it was a big enough crowd to show that movements sparked via social media cannot be ignored, political analyst Randy David said Monday.

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/focus/08/26/13/pdaf-and-padrinos-why-pork-barrel-must-go

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