Agencies finalize contingency plans

From the vast and sprawling to the tiny and obscure, federal agencies have filed plans with the Office of Management and Budget describing how they will handle a government shutdown, revealing a government in which some functions are more essential than others.



http://fcw.com/articles/2013/09/30/agency-contingency-plans.aspx

Construction in Broken Arrow scheduled to end soon

Broken Arrow's downtown streetscape construction project is closer to completion.



http://www.fox23.com/news/local/story/Construction-in-Broken-Arrow-scheduled-to-end-soon/NfhTcDIdik28Fb4rN8jJMA.cspx?rss=77

8 Things To Do If You're Being Targeted For Age Discrimination

By Donna Ballman for AOL Jobs My last article was about how to prove an age discrimination case .



http://northbranford.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/8-things-to-do-if-youre-being-targeted-for-age-discrimination_00ff07d4

EEOC sues Annapolis medical practice

The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued an Annapolis medical practice, alleging that a pregnant receptionist was discriminated against and fired.



http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bs-bz-annapolis-internal-medicine-eeoc-20130930,0,1817783.story

POLL: Majority Supports Federal LGBT Employment Nondiscrimination Protections

A new poll finds that a strong majority - 68 percent - supports federal legislation to protect LGBT people from employment discrimination, i.e., the Employment Non-Discrimination Act , including 56 percent of Republicans.



http://thinkprogress.org/lgbt/2013/09/30/2703121/poll-nondiscrimination-enda/

Affordable Care Act provision could spur retaliation lawsuits against employers

A little-known provision in the Affordable Care Act could put employers in the middle of retaliation lawsuits if they restructure their workforce in 2014.



http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/blog/health-care-daily/2013/09/affordable-care-act-provision-could.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_35+%28Hospital+Industry+News%29

In Their Own Words: Federal Workers Reveal How The Shutdown Will Impact Their Lives

Come midnight on Tuesday, if Congress doesn't pass a continuing resolution that would fund the government, it will shut down until one can be passed.



http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2013/09/30/2705271/shutdown-federal-workers/

Target or Not, the NSA is Storing the Metadata of Millions

The NSA is recording the online metadata of millions of people - whether or not they are on the NSA target list - and dumping it into a repository where it is stored and searchable for up to a year, the Guardian revealed Monday citing documents provided by whistleblower Edward Snowden.



https://www.commondreams.org/headline/2013/09/30-3

New York City Passes Law To Protect Pregnant Workers From Discrimination

Last week, the New York City Council unanimously passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, a bill that ensures current protections against employer discrimination extend to pregnant workers, including the right to reasonable accommodations so that they can continue to work through their pregnancies.



http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2013/09/30/2699331/new-york-city-pregnant-workers/

How To Track The Economy When The Government Stops Publishing Data

In that event, regular economic data releases put out by the Department of Labor and the Commerce Department - for example, the monthly nonfarm payrolls report - won't be released .



http://www.businessinsider.com/economic-data-in-a-government-shutdown-2013-9?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+clusterstock+%28ClusterStock%29

DOL Clarifies Employer Health Insurance Notification Duty

The U.S. Department of Labor has provided clarification in the form of a frequently-asked-questions document, relating to employer obligations to provide employees with written notice about the Affordable Care Act's health insurance marketplaces by Oct. 1, 2013.



http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=news&id=158622&cn=207

Federal shutdown means no monthly jobs report

If the federal government shuts down, Wall Street will be deprived of one of its biggest market movers: the Labor Department's monthly unemployment report.



http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2013/09/30/shutdown-will-shut-down-friday-jobs.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_washington+%28Washington+Business+Journal%29

Moravian Historical Society to Repair Gray Cottage, Whitefield House

The Moravian Historical Society has announced plans to enhance its Ephrata Tract in Nazareth-creating an outdoor space for community events and renovating two structures built in the 1700s.



http://nazareth.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/moravian-historical-society-to-enhance-ephrata-tract

Time Management Tips

Working from home can be quite a different experience from an office job, and many find it a preferable one.



http://www.small-business-software.net/#715

Poalillo pleads guilty in pension fund theft

The former owner of the now-defunct Penn Hills Lodge has pleaded guilty to embezzling $1 million from his employees' pension fund.



http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130930/NEWS/130939979/-1/rss01

Government Accountability Project: NSA Whistleblower Thomas Drake...

September 30 - Earlier today, former National Security Agency Senior Executive Thomas Drake addressed a special Civil Liberties Committee created by the European Parliament to investigate spying efforts by the United States and EU countries.



http://www.commondreams.org/newswire/2013/09/30-7

Court restores verdict in case involving harassed ironworker

The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has restored a jury's verdict that a construction company illegally subjected an ironworker to severe and pervasive harassment based on gender stereotypes.



http://www.wisconsingazette.com/breaking-news/court-restores-verdict-in-case-involving-harassed-ironworker.html

Right-Wing Media Perpetuate Tired Myth That Frivolous Lawsuits Overwhelm The Courts

Despite the fact that the Supreme Court of the United States continues to make it increasingly difficult for victims of corporate wrongdoing to bring lawsuits, right-wing media still advance the myth that the court system is in desperate need of "tort reform."



http://mediamatters.org/blog/2013/09/30/right-wing-media-perpetuate-tired-myth-that-fri/196166

Former treasurer charged with stealing thousands from WHS Music Boosters

A woman charged with stealing $6,200 from the Woodinville High School Music Boosters earlier this year was found guilty of attempted felony theft in 2005, according to court documents.



http://www.nwnews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8664:former-treasurer-charged-with-stealing-thousands-from-whs-music-boosters&catid=34:news&Itemid=72

Job Fair in Lewiston on October 4 - 9/30/2013

The Lewiston CareerCenter is hosting its second fall Job Fair on Friday, October 4, 2013, from 9 a.m. to noon at its building on 5 Mollison Way, Lewiston.



http://www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/index.php?topic=Portal+News&id=605428

October Forums Assist Social Security Beneficiaries in Identifying Work Opportunities - 9/30/2013

Maine CareerCenters are hosting a series of community forums in October highlighting incentives to assist people receiving Social Security disability benefits in returning to work.



http://www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/index.php?topic=Portal+News&id=605427

What Happens When There Is a Government Shutdown

A government shutdown looms large as the House and the Senate have yet to agree on a continuing resolution to keep the government funded.



http://taxfoundation.org/blog/what-happens-when-there-government-shutdown?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%253A+TaxPolicyBlog+%2528Tax+Foundation+-+Tax+Foundation%2527s+%2522Tax+Policy+Blog%2522%2529

In Abbott, Seventh Circuit Refines Applicability of Class Action...

On August 7, 2013, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit took what it called "the next step" in its analysis of when a class may be certified in a case alleging breach of ERISA fiduciary duties with respect to a defined contribution plan, after it first addressed the question in its January 2011 decision, Spano v.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/in-abbott-seventh-circuit-refines-appli-37301/

In Edmonson, Third Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Insurer in Retained Asset Account Case

In Edmonson v. Lincoln National Life Insurance Company , No. 12-1581, 2013 WL 4007553 , the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed summary judgment for the defendant insurance company in one of the many cases challenging the use in group insurance benefit plans of retained asset accounts.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/in-edmonson-third-circuit-affirms-summa-37204/

Wall Street Deregulation Bills Likely To Attract Bipartisan Support After Shutdown Negotiations

When the drama surrounding a government shutdown abates, the House of Representatives expects to take up legislation to expand taxpayer support for derivatives, the complex financial products at the heart of the 2008 meltdown.



http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/30/wall-street-deregulation_n_4018363.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HP%2FBusiness+%28Business+on+The+Huffington+Post%29

Alanis Morissette Sued by Ex-Nanny Over Wages, Breaks

Alanis Morissette is being sued by her former nanny . Morissette, 39, and her husband Mario Treadway had hired Bianca Cambeiro to take care of their son, Ever, three to four days a week back in August 2011, People reports.



http://blogs.findlaw.com/celebrity_justice/2013/09/alanis-morissette-sued-by-ex-nanny-over-wages-breaks.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CelebJustice+%28Celebrity+Justice%29

Fifth Circuit Says No Nexus Required Between Reasonable Accommodation And Essential Functions

The vast majority of requests for accommodation aim to help an employee to perform the essential functions of his or her job.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/fifth-circuit-says-no-nexus-required-bet-42293/

Washington minimum wage to rise 13 cents in January

Washington's minimum wage will increase to $9.32 per hour beginning January 1, 2014, the Department of Labor & Industries announced today.



http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2013/09/30/3234328/washington-minimum-wage-to-rise.html#storylink=rss

Bozeman company cited for safety violations

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration proposed the fine after its inspectors found 10 serious violations at USA Brass Company Inc. "The toxic effects of occupational exposure to lead have been well-known for a long time, but this employer did not have basic safeguards to protect workers against this hazard," ... (more)



http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/2013/09/30/3743389/bozeman-company-cited-for-safety.html

Colorado's Mesa Systems to pay $450,000 to settle EEOC allegations

Grand Junction-based Mesa Systems Inc ., a moving-and-storage company, has agreed to pay $450,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that alleged that the company discriminated against Latino workers at a Salt Lake City warehouse.



http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_24207363/colorados-mesa-systems-pay-450-000-settle-eeoc?source=rss

Pet-friendly cruises

Pet-friendly travel is more commonplace than ever, so much so that one major cruise line and several smaller companies allow passengers to bring well-behaved pets on cruise excursions.



http://www.examiner.com/article/pet-friendly-cruises?cid=rss

Bozeman company cited for safety violations

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration proposed the fine after its inspectors found 10 serious violations at USA Brass Company Inc. "The toxic effects of occupational exposure to lead have been well-known for a long time, but this employer did not have basic safeguards to protect workers against this hazard," ... (more)



http://www.modbee.com/2013/09/30/2950249/bozeman-company-cited-for-safety.html#storylink=rss

EEOC alleges disability discrimination at Georgia Power

The U.S. Equal Employment OpporA tunity Commission filed a lawsuit Monday against Georgia Power Co.



http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2013/09/30/eeoc-alleges-disability-discrimination.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_29+%28Energy+Conservation+Industry+News%29

October - National Disability Employment Awareness Month

" Because We Are EQUAL to the TASK " is the 2013 theme for the National Disability Employment Awareness Month .



http://www.examiner.com/article/october-national-disability-employment-awareness-month?cid=rss

Rep. Cook's homeless benefits bill passes House

WASHINGTON A bill, authored by Rep. Paul Cook, of Yucca Valley, to extend benefits to homeless veterans was unanimously passed by the House as part of an amendment to HR 1412 on Friday.



http://www.vvdailypress.com/articles/house-42499-passes-benefits.html

EEOC alleges disability discrimination at Georgia Power

The U.S. Equal Employment Oppor tunity Commission filed a lawsuit Monday against Georgia Power Co.



http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2013/09/30/eeoc-alleges-disability-discrimination.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_16+%28Environmental+Services+Industry+News%29

Washington minimum wage to rise 13 cents in January

Washington's minimum wage will increase to $9.32 per hour beginning January 1, 2014, the Department of Labor & Industries announced today.



http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2013/09/30/3234328/washington-minimum-wage-to-rise.html

Burbank Lab Settles Kickback Case for $17.5M

A lab accused of submitting kickback-tainted false claims to Medicare and California's Medicaid program agreed to a $17.5 million settlement.



http://www.courthousenews.com/2013/09/30/61603.htm

Roadies Denied Employee Status in Insurance Case

A music management company must carry unemployment insurance for touring musicians but not for the workers unloading instruments and equipment, a New York appeals court ruled.



http://www.courthousenews.com/2013/09/30/61598.htm

Wells Fargo Nets Minor Victories in Class Action

Several class members in a pension fund mismanagement lawsuit against Wells Fargo were tossed out by a federal judge, who also refused to dismiss trial testimony from the bank's expert witnesses.



http://www.courthousenews.com/2013/09/30/61601.htm

Are You Ready? What's At Risk in Tuesday's Threatened Shutdown

Since 1977, there have been 17 shutdowns of the federal government, according to the Congressional Research Service, so veterans of federal agencies have a pretty good idea what may in store this week when the U.S. government officially begins a new fiscal year Tuesday, Oct. 1, without a budget in place.



http://www.boiseweekly.com/CityDesk/archives/2013/09/30/are-you-ready-whats-at-risk-in-tuesdays-threatened-shutdown

Sheriff's Deputy's Lakeside Crash Under Review

The deputy who crashed into a light pole near Lake Mission Viejo is being reviewed by the Orange County Sheriff's Department's Internal Affairs Unit.



http://missionviejo.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/internal-affairs-reviewing-deputy-who-wrecked-cruiser

Bozeman company cited for safety violations

A Bozeman company that produces brass casings for ammunition manufacturers and individuals who load their own ammunition faces a possible $45,500 fine for failing to protect its employees from lead exposure, federal workplace safety regulators said Monday.



http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/09/30/3660935/bozeman-company-cited-for-safety.html

National Pipe faces $67K in penalties after truck driver's death

A Vestal pipe manufacturer was cited for 16 violations of workplace health and safety standards after a tractor-trailer driver was hit and killed by a forklift in March.



http://www.pressconnects.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pressconnects.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013309300040%26nclick_check%3D1

Bozeman company cited for safety violations

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration proposed the fine after its inspectors found 10 serious violations at USA Brass Company Inc. "The toxic effects of occupational exposure to lead have been well-known for a long time, but this employer did not have basic safeguards to protect workers against this hazard," ... (more)



http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2013/09/30/2719421/bozeman-company-cited-for-safety.html#storylink=rss

How the government shutdown will affect tech

HP and Dell lead Samsung, Lenovo, and Acer in InfoWorld's reviews of both classic clamshell notebooks and innovative touch-driven hybrids more Practical IT buyers shopping for cloud backup face the challenge of finding a solution that has the right mix of performance, functionality, security, and cost for their specific environment among hundreds ... (more)



http://www.infoworld.com/t/government/how-the-government-shutdown-will-affect-tech-227825

Bozeman company cited for safety violations

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration said Monday its inspectors found 10 serious violations at USA Brass Company Inc. The agency is proposing a $45,500 fine.



http://www.greatfallstribune.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.greatfallstribune.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013309300008%26nclick_check%3D1

Purple Communicationsa Expands to South Carolina

Purple Communications opens its seventeenth call center located in South Carolina.



http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/9/prweb11169499.htm

How to Help Clients Avoid the Top 4 Household Employment Tax Mistakes

When families become employers, they take on many of the same responsibilities that business employers do although many of the forms, deadlines and labor laws for household employers are unique.



http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/article/11143536/how-to-help-clients-avoid-the-top-4-household-employment-tax-mistakes

Mass. hide company pays almost $1M

The consent judgment approved by a federal judge ordered Chelsea-based Boston Hides & Furs Ltd. to pay $825,000 in back wages and damages to 14 workers; $100,000 in damages to 10 fired workers; and a $50,000 civil penalty.



http://www.adn.com/2013/09/30/3102386/mass-hide-company-pays-almost.html#storylink=rss

Roadshow: Why left-turn lights will replace loop ramps at Valley Fair interchange

Q I thought that the changes being made at the 280-880-Stevens Creek Boulevard interchange were supposed to improve traffic flow, so why are they replacing non-signalized loop ramps with signalized left turns? Do the people who design freeways actually drive on them? A They do, believe it or not.



http://www.mercurynews.com/mr-roadshow/ci_24132584/roadshow-ramp-changes-coming-280-880-interchange-next?source=rss

Nursing home lab and X-ray company to pay $18 million whistleblower settlement

One of the nation's largest providers of laboratory and X-ray services to skilled nursing facilities has agreed to pay $17.5 million to settle a whistleblower lawsuit alleging Medicare fraud, the U.S. Department of Justice recently announced.



http://www.mcknights.com/nursing-home-lab-and-x-ray-company-to-pay-18-million-whistleblower-settlement/article/313808/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+McKnights+%28McKnights+Home%29

Second Yarnell Hill Fire report due by year-end

A second government report examining the Yarnell Hill Fire , which killed 19 Prescott hotshots, should be completed by year's end, but the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health is offering no insight as to what its report might reveal.



http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/09/30/second-yarnell-fire-report-end-of-year/2894483/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+usatoday-NewsTopStories+%28USATODAY+-+News+Top+Stories%29

As Job Market Among Licensed Professionals Expands, ALC B2B Database...

Professionals who work in careers that require a license to practice enjoy job security and steady income uncommon elsewhere in the job market.



http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/9/prweb11166449.htm

December 2014 target for Opa-locka City Hall restoration 'doable'

Opa-locka's City Hall is one of 172 buildings in Miami-Dade County listed on the National Register of Historic Places and one of 20 listed in the city, according to the register's database of listed buildings.



http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/09/26/3652534/december-2014-target-for-opa-locka.html

Upper Chesapeake Health subject of federal employment discrimination complaint

Harford County -based Upper Chesapeake Health System is the subject of a complaint and lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on behalf of a former employee who claims she was discriminated against because of a disability and retaliated against when she sought federal relief.



http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/harford/belair/ph-ag-upper-chesapeake-complaint-1002-20130929,0,4245343.story

Costco brings retail competition in bulk

Costco's arrival in Sioux Falls this week means serious competition for retailers in the city, not only for customers but employees.



http://www.argusleader.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.argusleader.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013309300015%26nclick_check%3D1

Ombudsman maintains opposition to Napoles' appearance in Senate probe

OMBUDSMAN Conchita Carpio-Morales left to the Senate whether it would heed her advice not to allow alleged pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Napoles to appear in the chamber's probe on the controversy.



http://www.sunstar.com.ph/breaking-news/2013/09/30/ombudsman-maintains-opposition-napoles-appearance-senate-probe-306045

Buller Group participates in Blackstone veterans hiring summit

Last week, human resources experts from The Buller Group addressed Blackstone 's inaugural veterans hiring summit regarding the hiring of military veterans across the private equity firm's portfolio companies.



http://www.pehub.com/2013/09/30/buller-group-participates-blackstone-veterans-hiring-summit/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+pehub%2Fnews%2Fall+%28PEHub+News%29

Team gathers ideas on modernizing Palm Springs Library

Lila Robinson visits the Palm Springs Library at least twice a week. She's such a fan of the facility she recently became a member of the Friends of the Palm Springs Library and was one of about 25 people that attended a recent open house and public forum to share input on the building's potential remodel.



http://www.mydesert.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mydesert.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013309290019%26nclick_check%3D1

Market Outlook - VIX Trending Higher

Well, it was a good run. The market logged three consecutive weeks of gains before last week, when it took a small loss.



http://seekingalpha.com/article/1719712-market-outlook-vix-trending-higher?source=feed

Edmonds Military Wire: Are jobs really a concern for our military families?

A Department of Labor report stated that in 2011, the average unemployment rate among returning veterans was 12.1 percent - essentially that works out to over one in 10 of our transitioning veterans were unable to secure a job.



http://myedmondsnews.com/2013/09/edmonds-military-wire-jobs-really-concern-military-families/

Ombudsman: I'm not challenging Senate's right to probe

Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales said she never challenged the right of the Senate to investigate the pork barrel scam involving businesswoman Janet Napoles and lawmakers.



http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/09/30/13/ombudsman-im-not-challenging-senates-right-probe

Increase Your Earnings Potential

You can increase your earning potential by either increasing your knowledge base or expanding your skill set.



http://washington.cbslocal.com/2013/09/30/increase-your-earnings-potential/

Sunday at the ADAPT Fall 2013 Action

While Sunday isn't typically a day for catching the notice of one's elected officials, whenever day of the week it is doesn't stop ADAPT from getting its organizational point across.



http://www.examiner.com/article/sunday-at-the-adapt-fall-2013-action?cid=rss

Editorial: Home care workers win basic labor rights

The women, and it is mostly women, who are trusted to provide care to America's elderly and disabled are finally getting some dignity for themselves.



http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-home-care-workers-win-basic-labor-rights/2144242

A union, called by another name

As Michigan continues to do anything and everything it can to grow business and create jobs for state residents, is it not senseless for anyone to advocate for policies that would have an adverse effect? Enter the SEIU and associated labor-backed groups, like Fast Food Forward, who are staging protests and employee 'walk outs' in cities across the ... (more)



http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130930/OPINION01/309300003/1007/OPINION01

DOL Issues ERISA Guidance On Same-Sex Marriage; Is FMLA Guidance Next?

We have been sitting on the edge of our seat [ ok, perhaps I'm on the seat alone ] as we await the Department of Labor's anticipated regulations interpreting how the Supreme Court's DOMA decision impacts the definition of "spouse" under the Family and Medical Leave Act.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/dol-issues-erisa-guidance-on-same-sex-ma-30645/

IRS, DOL and EBSA Issue Post-DOMA Guidance Regarding Treatment of Same-Sex Spouses

The Internal Revenue Service , the Employee Benefits Security Administration and the Department of Labor have recently provided new guidance with respect to how lawfully married same-sex spouses will be treated under federal tax laws, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act .



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/irs-dol-and-ebsa-issue-post-doma-guidan-93803/

Legal Alert: DOL Agrees with Treasury on Same-Sex Spouse Recognition

On September 18, 2013, the U.S. Department of Labor announced in Technical Release 2013-04 that, following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in United States v.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/legal-alert-dol-agrees-with-treasury-on-81537/

U.S. Department of Labor Follows IRS Ruling on Recognition of Same-Sex Marriage

The U.S. Department of Labor yesterday announced that same-sex couples legally married in a jurisdiction that recognizes their marriage will be treated as married for purposes of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 .



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/us-department-of-labor-follows-irs-rul-77290/

U.S. Department of Labor Announces a "Place of...

A few weeks after the Internal Revenue Service stated that it will apply a "place of celebration" rule in recognizing same-sex spouses for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code , the U.S. Department of Labor announced today that it too will interpret the term "spouse" as including a same-sex spouse legally married in any state or foreign ... (more)



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/us-department-of-labor-announces-a-pl-09164/

Jury in East Wake headmastera s trial needs more time

Smith is on trial for two charges of assault on a female and two charges of sexual battery against two former employees.



http://www.easternwakenews.com/2013/09/30/3236507/jury-in-east-wake-headmasters.html

Same Gender Spouses - The IRS and Department of Labor Now Agree

In Revenue Ruling 2013-17 , the IRS stated that for purposes of federal tax laws, same-gender couples who have been legally married in a jurisdiction that allows same-gender marriage will be treated as married for all purposes under federal tax laws in all states, regardless of the couple's state of residence or domicile.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/same-gender-spouses-the-irs-and-depart-40383/

Still Tied Up In Knots - IRS and DOL Guidance on Same-Sex Marriage...

As we previously reported, in United States v. Windsor , 133 S. Ct. 2675 , the U.S. Supreme Court held section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act to be unconstitutional.1 Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act provides that, in any federal statute, the term "marriage" means a legal union between a man and a woman as husband and wife, and that the ... (more)



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/still-tied-up-in-knots-irs-and-dol-gui-88247/

House to roll back Dodd-Frank rules next week

The House is expected to vote on two bipartisan bills next week that would amend the Dodd-Frank financial reform law, including one that would expand the ability of banks to deal in financial derivatives, or swaps.



http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/house/324789-house-to-roll-back-dodd-frank-rules-next-week

Pain Management Bakersfield Clinics Offer An End To Your Pain

Whether you are suffering form acute pain or a kind of pain that occurs rarely, it goes without saying that pain is not good for your health Whether you are suffering form acute pain or a kind of pain that occurs rarely, it goes without saying that pain is not good for your health and over the time it may cause a lot of complications.



http://livepressworld.com/pain-management-bakersfield-clinics-offer-an-end-to-your-pain/

Attorney general lost zeal as advocate for the people

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller called to express his dissatisfaction with our editorial from Sept.



http://www.press-citizen.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.press-citizen.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013309290003%26nclick_check%3D1

Waste Watch

Reported by: Dan Matics There are many fall festivals for people to enjoy this time of year, but one local festival from last year is stirring up some controversy.



http://www.wchstv.com/newsroom/wastewatch/waste130929_58.shtml

General Admission

ALL this time that we scrounge for money to keep both ends meet, here are our politicians wallowing in cash.



http://sundaypunch.prepys.com/archives/2013/09/30/general-admission-388/

At Home: Surviving a move takes planning

Josh Zabokrtsky, left, warehouse manager for Johnson Storage and Moving in Topeka, loads packages into a moving truck with Clark Zabokrtsky, operations manager, on Wednesday.



http://cjonline.com/life/home/2013-09-20/home-surviving-move-takes-planning

Time Management Tips

Working from home can be quite a different experience from an office job, and many find it a preferable one.



http://www.small-business-software.net/#715

DHHS stops paying Augusta area case management firms after fraud allegation

The Department of Health and Human Services has stopped paying two central Maine businesses after "a credible allegation of fraud" was lodged, the Kennebec Journal reported Friday.



http://bangordailynews.com/2013/09/29/news/augusta/dhhs-stops-paying-augusta-area-case-management-firms-after-fraud-allegation/

Religious Sisters File First Class-Action Lawsuit Against Controversial HHS Mandate

Today, the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Little Sisters of the Poor , a religious order of Sisters dedicated to caring for the elderly poor .



http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/3072694/posts

Rockford Health Systems Jobs - Indeed.Com

Previous clinical experience is needed for this position. You must have an LPN licensure by the Illinois Dept.



http://www.examiner.com/article/rockford-health-systems-jobs-indeed-com?cid=rss

Labor and Treasury/IRS Opine on Integrated and Non-Integrated HRAs, Medical FSAs, and EAPs

On September 13, 2013, the Department of Labor 1 and the Treasury Department/IRS 2 issued coordinated guidance on a handful of items relating to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act , including: The guidance generally applies for all plan years beginning on and after January 1, 2014, but it may be applied for prior periods.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/labor-and-treasuryirs-opine-on-integrat-17135/

Third Day of SAG-AFTRA Convention Welcomes Sec. Perez, Video from Biden, Focuses on Organizing

Day three of the SAG-AFTRA National Convention featured a keynote speech by Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez., who thanked the leadership for their work during an exciting time for the union.



http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Third-Day-of-SAG-AFTRA-Convention-Welcomes-Sec-Perez-Video-from-Biden-Focuses-on-Organizing-20130929

It pays to stay vigilant about your retirement funds

Guarding your 401 and other retirement money requires attention to details on your account statements and in the wider economy.



http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765638494/Web-Winners-It-pays-to-stay-vigilant-about-your-retirement-funds.html

Protest supports construction workers who say they were not paid

More than two dozen construction workers, family members and supporters staged a protest early Tuesday to support five carpenters who say they weren't paid more than $4,000 in wages.



http://www.star-telegram.com/2013/09/24/5190654/dallas-construction-workers-say.html

NSA Reportedly Uses Data To Chart Americans' Social Ties

Efforts by the National Security Agency to track potential suspects and find connections between them have led the agency to collate its reams of data with information drawn from sources that include GPS locators and Facebook profiles, according to The New York Times .



http://nhpr.org/post/nsa-reportedly-uses-data-chart-americans-social-ties

Citizens Group, NAACP Hit Decision Putting Officers In Tatum Incident Back On The Force

A local citizen group said it is "outraged" that an administrative law judge ruled that two former city police officers involved in the altercation with Adam Tatum at a halfway house can go back on the police force.



http://www.chattanoogan.com/2013/9/27/260074/Citizens-Group-NAACP-Hit-Decision.aspx

Large Hixson Apartment Complex Sold For $11.2 Million

Senator Bob Corker, R-Tn., a member of the Senate Banking Committee, released the following statement responding to reports that the FHA will need a taxpayer-funded bailout from the U.S. Treasury to remain solvent : "No reasonable person could believe that we should continue along with the current housing finance system in this country when three ... (more)



http://www.chattanoogan.com/2013/9/26/260012/Large-Hixson-Apartment-Complex-Sold.aspx

PrimeLending Welcomes Jill McLean To Chattanooga Branch

Dallas-based residential mortgage originator PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital company, announced the addition of Jill McLean as a loan officer at the PrimeLending office at 7446 Shallowford Road, Suite 102B Chattanooga, Tn 37421.



http://www.chattanoogan.com/2013/9/26/260007/PrimeLending-Welcomes-Jill-McLean-To.aspx

CPAC: ahistorical conservatives will always get it wrong

The Conservative Political Action Conference regional convention was held yesterday in St. Charles, Missouri, just outside of St. Louis.



http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/09/29/1242360/-CPAC-ahistorical-conservatives-will-always-get-it-wrong

Editorial: Supporters of expanding Sacramento convention center need to show us the money

Supporters of a bigger, better convention center point to a study that says without one, Sacramento can't compete with other West Coast destinations for visitors and their cash.



http://www.sacbee.com/2013/09/22/5754213/editorial-supporters-of-expanding.html#mi_rss=Editorials

ACLU | International Right to Know Day: Pursuing Openness and Accountability

Yesterday, we celebrated the 11th annual International Right to Know Day, recognizing the right of access to information and the importance of government transparency.



http://tallahasseeo.com/2013/09/29/aclu-international-right-to-know-day-pursuing-openness-and-accountability/

DOL Releases Final Rule on Domestic Service Exemption

On September 17, 2013, the United States Department of Labor released a Final Rule revising its regulations on the domestic service exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act .



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/dol-releases-final-rule-on-domestic-serv-12593/

Online fix for unemployment claims coming

In a "Dear Colleague" letter to state lawmakers in Boston, including the Berkshire delegation, Secretary Joanne Goldstein of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development has pledged to expedite improvements to the new online system for filing unemployment claims.



http://www.thetranscript.com/northberkshirenews/ci_24194991/online-fix-unemployment-claims-coming

Town hall meeting held to discuss bond election

The first public town hall meeting on the Gilmer Independent School District's Nov. 5 bond issue election drew a sparse turnout Monday night at the high school gymnasium.



http://www.gilmermirror.com/view/full_story/23695757/article-Town-hall-meeting-held-to-discuss-bond-election?instance=home_news_bullets

Bank of America sued after firing of deaf employee

Bank of America faces a lawsuit after federal officials say the company failed to provide a sign language interpreter for a deaf employee in Las Vegas and eventually fired her due to her disability.



http://www.ktnv.com/news/local/Bank-of-America-sued-after-firing-of-deaf-employee-225239802.html

IRA Financial Group Clients Using Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401(k)...

IRA Financial Group Clients Using Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401 Plans to Purchase Detroit and Puerto Rico Debt, According to an IRA Financial Group Monthly Report IRA Financial Group Clients Using Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401 Plans to Purchase Detroit and Puerto Rico Debt We have seen a surge in interest from retirement account investors looking ... (more)



http://www.prweb.com/releases/self-directed-ira-solo/401k-debt-loan-bond/prweb11153922.htm

Job fair caters to ex-site workers

Employees laid off from the Department of Energy's desert site can put on their professional best and show off their resumes Tuesday at a job fair boasting two dozen employers.



http://www.postregister.com/story.php?accnum=1048-09292013&today=2013-09-29

MANILA: What the pork barrel scam reveals about us

For more than 10 years, a good number of Filipino lawmakers, with the aid of the fixers who assisted them, were able to pocket the entire cash value of their Priority Development Assistance Fund, without anyone in government publicly protesting that there was anything wrong in what they were doing.



http://www.asianewsnet.net/What-the-pork-barrel-scam-reveals-about-us-52204.html

Argument Report: Are Statutory Penalties Under the Employee Classification Act Constitutional?

Bartlow v. Costigan involves a constitutional challenge: can the Department of Labor return administrative fines against construction contractors under the Employee Classification Act without mandatory evidentiary hearings? During oral argument last week, the Illinois Supreme Court seemed skeptical.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/argument-report-are-statutory-penalties-19053/

Zoria Farms and Z Foods Sued by EEOC for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation

Z Foods, Inc., doing business as Zoria Farms, and its predecessor company, Zoria Farms, Inc., subjected its female workers to ongoing sexual abuse, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission charged in a lawsuit it filed today.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/zoria-farms-and-z-foods-sued-by-eeoc-for-19209/

California's Legal Protections Against Workplace Discrimination

California's Fair Employment and Housing Act prohibits discrimination in employment based on religion just as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 bans such discrimination at the federal level.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/californias-legal-protections-against-w-96438/

River View Coal to Pay $245,000 to Settle EEOC Race Discrimination Suit

River View Coal, LLC, will pay a total of $245,000 to a class of African-American applicants and furnish other relief to settle a class race discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission , the agency announced today.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/river-view-coal-to-pay-245000-to-settl-95846/

Michigan District Court Dismisses Disability Disparate Impact Class Claim

Class action lawsuits alleging disability discrimination are uncommon, and those involving disparate impact claims are less common still.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/michigan-district-court-dismisses-disabi-89197/

Still Tied Up In Knots - IRS and DOL Guidance on Same-Sex Marriage...

As we previously reported, in United States v. Windsor , 133 S. Ct. 2675 , the U.S. Supreme Court held section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act to be unconstitutional.1 Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act provides that, in any federal statute, the term "marriage" means a legal union between a man and a woman as husband and wife, and that the ... (more)



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/still-tied-up-in-knots-irs-and-dol-gui-88247/

Straight Talk: OFCCP's Final Disability Rule Significantly...

Monica Fanning discusses the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs recently enacted Final Rule making changes to the regulations implementing Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act .



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/straight-talk-ofccps-final-disability-86730/

Top study doesn't reflect W.Va. wage rate

Prevailing Wage is devastating to public works construction in West Virginia. A prevailing wage must be paid to all employees of a public works, including highways, school projects, city or county buildings, water and sewer projects, etc., which is supported by state or federal funds.



http://www.newsandsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/578595/Top-study-doesn-t-reflect-W-Va--wage-rate.html?nav=5055

EEOC appeals fee award in Iowa trucking case

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is again appealing an order that it pay millions in legal costs to an Iowa trucking company for a botched investigation.



http://www.kwqc.com/story/23554829/eeoc-appeals-fee-award-in-iowa-trucking-case

New York City Offers Greater Protections for Pregnant Workers

Departing from federal precedent, the New York City Council on September 24 passed an amendment to the New York City Human Rights Law that requires employers to reasonably accommodate pregnant employees whether or not they are "disabled" as defined by law.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/new-york-city-offers-greater-protections-97817/

Georgia Power Co. cited by US Department of Labor's OSHA for 17...

CARTERSVILLE, Ga . - Plant Bowen of the Georgia Power Co. has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration for 17 serious safety violations following a generator explosion.



http://www.romenews-tribune.com/view/full_story/23704229/article-Georgia-Power-Co--cited-by-US-Department-of-Labor-s-OSHA-for-17-serious-violations-following-Plant-Bowen-explosion?instance=home_most_popular

Caring for those who once cared for them

Susan Creed takes care of her father, Eugene Readinger, 88, in their Exeter Township home.



http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=514977

Jinggoy faces tax probe

Sen. Jinggoy Estrada is facing a tax investigation in connection with the property he has acquired in affluent Wack Wack subdivision in Mandaluyong City.



http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/09/29/13/jinggoy-faces-tax-probe

Letter: GOP making life harder

Editor: Shutting down the government isn't enough for the Republicans. Wanting to deny 31 million Americans a chance to have health care isn't enough harm to the American people.



http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=514776

Real Reporters Can't Be Shielded From Real Insanity

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., has been working on a bill to shield reporters from heavy-handed federal officials who seek to use their power to uncover information about whistle-blowers and leakers.



http://www.rightwingnews.com/column-2/real-reporters-cant-be-shielded-from-real-insanity/

Erie Businesses ready for Affordable Health Care Act

Mark Sunseri, president of Van Air Systems in Lake City, counts himself as a supporter of the Affordable Care Act.



http://www.goerie.com/article/20130929/NEWS02/309299928/Erie-Businesses-ready-for-Affordable-Health-Care-Act

Assaults plague state psychiatric hospital for children in Lakewood

Much of the recent violence at the Child Study and Treatment Center is blamed on just a couple of its young patients.



http://www.thenewstribune.com/2013/09/28/2811222/assaults-plague-state-psychiatric.html#storylink=rss

U.S. Utility Credit Union Connects Energy Industry Human Resource...

U.S. energy companies participating in the upcoming Independent Energy Human Resources Association Conference will have the opportunity to connect their employees with financial benefits provided by conference sponsor Utilities Employees Credit Union .



http://www.prweb.com/releases/virtual-credit-union/energy-employee-benefits/prweb11129392.htm

Lawyers give accounts of civil rights and wrongs

Alabama played a key role in America's civil rights movement, and two of the state's most prominent black lawyers took time out recently to discuss an era that placed the state in the national spotlight.



http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.montgomeryadvertiser.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013309280060%26nclick_check%3D1

One Maine family's struggle for health care

Editor 's note: In this yearlong series, to appear monthly, the authors will introduce you to people who are apt to be your neighbors, are struggling to make ends meet and have been affected by specific state policies.



http://researchshows.bangordailynews.com/2013/09/28/home/one-maine-familys-struggle-for-health-care/

Bank of America sued after firing of deaf employee in Las Vegas

Bank of America faces a lawsuit after federal officials said the company failed to provide a sign language interpreter for a deaf employee in Las Vegas and eventually fired her because of her disability.



http://www.rgj.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rgj.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013309280054%26nclick_check%3D1

Protest supports construction workers who say they were not paid

More than two dozen construction workers, family members and supporters staged a protest early Tuesday to support five carpenters who say they weren't paid more than $4,000 in wages.



http://www.star-telegram.com/2013/09/24/5190654/dallas-construction-workers-say.html

Bank of America sued after firing of deaf employee in Las Vegas

Bank of America faces a lawsuit after federal officials said the company failed to provide a sign language interpreter for a deaf employee in Las Vegas and eventually fired her because of her disability.



http://www.rgj.com/viewart/20130928/NEWS07/309280054/Bank-America-sued-after-firing-deaf-employee-Las-Vegas

Western Ky. mine settles discrimination suit

A western Kentucky coal company has agreed to pay $245,000 to settle a lawsuit that alleged the company turned away African-American job applicants.



http://www.newschannel5.com/story/23549064/western-ky-mine-settles-discrimination-suit

Credit union manager 'learned hands on'

Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union or Subway restaurant? As a junior in high school, Brian Berryann applied to both for part-time work.



http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.poughkeepsiejournal.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013309280021%26nclick_check%3D1

Carolina Mattress Guild named in EEOC lawsuit

Carolina Mattress Guild, a Thomasville, N.C.-based mattress manufacturer, subjected black employees to a racially hostile work environment and unlawfully fired the employee who complained about racial comments, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleges in a lawsuit filed against the company.



http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/567008-Carolina_Mattress_Guild_named_in_EEOC_lawsuit.php?rssid=20054

NSA Reportedly Uses Data To Chart Americans' Social Ties

Efforts by the National Security Agency to track potential suspects and find connections between them have led the agency to collate its reams of data with information drawn from sources that include GPS locators and Facebook profiles, according to The New York Times .



http://www.gpb.org/news/2013/09/28/nsa-reportedly-uses-data-to-chart-americans-social-ties?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GPBNewsFeed+%28GPB+News%29

NSA Reportedly Uses Data To Chart Americans' Social Ties

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http://www.wnyc.org/story/nsa-reportedly-uses-data-to-chart-americans-social-ties/

Department of Labor Eliminates the Minimum Wage and Overtime Exemption for Most Home Care Aides

On September 17, 2013, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division announced a final rule eliminating the Fair Labor Standard Act's minimum wage and overtime exemption for home care workers employed by home care agencies and other companies.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/department-of-labor-eliminates-the-minim-97505/

Want to Turn on Your Employer? There's an App for That.

Plaintiffs' firms looking to capitalize on the growth in whistleblower litigation are turning to smart phone technology to try to gain a competitive edge.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/want-to-turn-on-your-employer-theres-a-96775/

What businesses need to know about ACA

Q: The government has delayed the large-business mandate for a year, but what will the law mean for owners of smaller businesses? A: Under the Affordable Care Act, a small business is defined as having anywhere from two to 50 employees.



http://www.pnj.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pnj.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013309290030%26nclick_check%3D1

NSA Reportedly Uses Data To Chart Americans' Social Ties

Efforts by the National Security Agency to track potential suspects and find connections between them have led the agency to collate its reams of data with information drawn from sources that include GPS locators and Facebook profiles, according to The New York Times .



http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/09/28/227242701/nsa-reportedly-uses-data-to-chart-americans-social-ties?ft=1&f=1001

NSA Reportedly Uses Data To Chart Americans' Social Ties

Efforts by the National Security Agency to track potential suspects and find connections between them have led the agency to collate its reams of data with information drawn from sources that include GPS locators and Facebook profiles, according to The New York Times .



http://nhpr.org/post/nsa-reportedly-uses-data-chart-americans-social-ties

Lewis Co. halfway house operator accused in $90K fraud case

A woman who operated several halfway houses in Lewis County is facing theft and forgery charges for allegedly bilking taxpayers out of more than $90,000 in illegal workers' compensation benefits.



http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Lewis-Co-halfway-house-operator-accused-in-90K-fraud-case-225612272.html

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

It pays to stay vigilant about your retirement funds

Guarding your 401 and other retirement money requires attention to details on your account statements and in the wider economy.



http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765638494/Web-Winners-It-pays-to-stay-vigilant-about-your-retirement-funds.html

How to have a meaningful conversation about the cyberbully problem

"There needs to be clear distinction between conflict and victimizing someone. Intent to victimize someone has more of a predatory motive."



http://www.examiner.com/article/how-to-have-a-meaningful-conversation-about-the-cyberbully-problem?cid=rss

Nepotism Study: 1 in 10 Summer Workers Have Family Connections; New Policies Ordered

Of the 1,128 summer workers hired this year at 17 Connecticut government agencies, 108 were family members of full-time agency workers - or about one family member out of every 10 people hired, a nepotism study requested by the governor has found.



http://www.courant.com/news/politics/hc-lender-column-nepotism-study-0929-20130928,0,5481896.column?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Courant%2FPolitics+%28courant.com+-+POLITICS%29

Life Insurance Beneficiary Who Murdered Policyholder Is Not Entitled To Benefits

Applying the common law "slayer rule," a federal district court in New York held that a beneficiary of an ERISA-governed life insurance plan forfeit his claim to insurance proceeds after he pled guilty to murdering the policyholder.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/life-insurance-beneficiary-who-murdered-07027/

Hurley Medical Center begins partnership to combat discrimination

The EEOC will conduct non-discrimination training for all Hurley staff each year and will examine any progress made to see if more needs to be done.



http://www.minbcnews.com/weather/story.aspx?id=952284

Employment Commission Appeals Order to Pay Cedar Rapids-based Trucking Company

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is again appealing an order that it pay millions in legal costs to an Iowa trucking company for a botched investigation.



http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Employment-Commission-Appeals-Order-to-Pay-Cedar-Rapids-based-Trucking-Company-225650221.html

US Settles Race Complaint Against Flint Hospital

The federal government says it's settled a discrimination complaint against a Flint hospital following accusations that black nurses were barred from treating a white newborn.



http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/09/28/us-settles-race-complaint-against-flint-hospital/

Employer Wins Bankruptcy Discharge of Withdrawal Liability

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that employers may discharge multiemployer trust withdrawal liability in bankruptcy.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/employer-wins-bankruptcy-discharge-of-wi-81567/

Berlin selectmen turn down sharing agreement with Boylston

A proposed intermunicipal agreement that would have allowed allow Berlin and Boylston to share teachers died despite earlier signs it would win approval.



http://www.telegram.com/article/20130926/COULTER03/309269991/0/coulter02

Class action denied in lawsuit for kids placed in nursing homes

A federal judge Wednesday rejected arguments that a lawsuit challenging Florida's placement of severely disabled children in nursing homes should be a class action - but left open the possibility that it could become a class action in the future.



http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/09/25/3651063/class-action-denied-in-lawsuit.html

Danbury small businesses ask: Insure or not insure?

What employers need to know Companies with fewer than 50 full-time employees will not be required to offer health insurance to their employees.



http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Danbury-small-businesses-ask-Insure-or-not-4852638.php

Michelle Singletary | Be upfront about the ACA

If you haven't already, you will probably be getting a notice from your employer about the new health insurance marketplaces through the Affordable Care Act.



http://www.courier-journal.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.courier-journal.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013309290008%26nclick_check%3D1

South Oakland Community Calendar

1 for three years in a row, will have its final sale of everything from pastries to eggs to veggies Sept.



http://www.hometownlife.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013309290056

Jobs report will be delayed by shutdown: Labor

U.S. economic data used to gauge the recovery will not be available next week if the government shuts down Tuesday, according to memos released by the Department of Labor on Friday.



http://www.marketwatch.com/story/jobs-report-will-be-delayed-by-shutdown-labor-2013-09-27?siteid=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A%20marketwatch%2Fmarketpulse%20(MarketWatch.com%20-%20MarketPulse)

Western Ky. mine settles discrimination suit

A western Kentucky coal company has agreed to pay $245,000 to settle a lawsuit that alleged the company turned away African-American job applicants.



http://www.kfvs12.com/story/23550092/western-ky-mine-settles-discrimination-suit

GAO report: Dogs continue to be No. 1 threat for mail carriers

Delivering the mail can be dangerous and costly: dog bites, falling, being "struck by flying objects".



http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57605083/gao-report-dogs-continue-to-be-no-1-threat-for-mail-carriers/

NJSIAA Reverses Ruling, Grants Eligibility to Brick Kicker with Autism

In a dramatic reversal of a ruling from March, the NJSIAA has declared on Friday that Brick kicker Anthony Starego, who has multi-symptom autism , is immediately eligible to play a fifth season for the Green Dragons this fall, according to a news release by his family.



http://nj1015.com/njsiaa-reverses-ruling-grants-eligibility-to-brick-kicker-with-autism/

Greene County unemployment rates drop

According to numbers released from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Greene County's unemployment for August is 11.1; that's down from 11.4 in July.



http://www.wcyb.com/news/greene-county-unemployment-rates-drop/-/14590844/22159174/-/utd1rlz/-/index.html

Stockbridge Partners reports 5.2% passive stake in Mattress Firm

Mattress Firm facing age discrimination suit, AP says Mattress Firm is facing an age discrimination suit from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission which alleges the company made life difficult for some employees it desired to replace with younger workers, reports The Associated Press.



http://www.theflyonthewall.com/permalinks/entry.php/MFRMid1893505/MFRM-Stockbridge-Partners-reports--passive-stake-in-Mattress-Firm-

US settles race complaint against Michigan hospital

The federal government said it has settled a discrimination complaint against a Flint hospital following accusations that black nurses were barred from treating a white newborn.



http://www.fox23news.com/business/story/US-settles-race-complaint-against-Michigan/pdX-AiUkiEGc9fGxL9AqsQ.cspx?rss=43

California Governor signs Domestic Worker Bill of Rights

Last year, California Governor Jerry Brown vetoed a Domestic Worker Bill of Rights passed by the state's legislature.



http://scienceblogs.com/thepumphandle/2013/09/27/california-governor-signs-domestic-workers-bill-of-rights/

Bank of America fraud trial spotlights whistleblower awards

The former executive who blew the whistle on questionable mortgage lending at Countrywide Financial Inc could reap up to $1.6 million under a law dating from the 1980s savings-and-loan crisis.



http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/27/us-bankofamerica-hustle-whistleblower-idUSBRE98Q18420130927?feedType=RSS&feedName=businessNews

When the NSA Spied on the Congress

I was 27-years-old when I saw the secret tally of American citizens that the National Security Agency had put on their "watch list."



http://www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/Peter-Fenn/2013/09/27/when-the-nsa-spied-on-the-congress?s_cid=rss:Peter-Fenn:when-the-nsa-spied-on-the-congress

No Federal RICO Option for Failed State Worker's Compensation Claims

Plaintiffs who failed in their state worker's compensation claim cannot sue their employers and their medical experts under federal civil racketeering laws, the en banc 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/no-federal-rico-option-for-failed-state-16471/

State stops payments to Augusta-based mental health centers

About 500 people in central Maine are no longer receiving MaineCare-paid services through the Augusta-based Umbrella Mental Health Services and AngleZ Behavioral Health Services.



http://www.kjonline.com/news/State-stops-payments-to-Augusta-based-mental-health-centers.html

Area schools prevent and respond to mold, but don't do routine air tests

SOUTHEASTERN NC Area public schools take measures to prevent mold and react to known cases, but they don't conduct routine air testing, according to information the districts provided Friday.



http://www.wect.com/story/23551147/area-schools-prevent-and-respond-to-mold-but-dont-conduct-routine-tests

US settles race complaint against Flint hospital

The federal government says it's settled a discrimination complaint against a Flint hospital following accusations that black nurses were barred from treating a white newborn.



http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/09/27/3655031/us-settles-race-complaint-against.html

US settles race complaint against Flint hospital

The federal government says it's settled a discrimination complaint against a Flint hospital following accusations that black nurses were barred from treating a white newborn.



http://www.cadillacnews.com/ap_story/?story_id=159422&ap_cat=2&issue=20130927

ExxonMobil Will Extend Employee Benefits to Same-Sex Couples

The oil giant, considered a notoriously poor place to work for LGBT people, will extend eligibility for health care plans to the legal spouses of its gay and lesbians employees, beginning October 1. The announcement follows pressure from LGBT organizations and the U.S. Labor Department, which told ExxonMobil that its former discriminatory policy ... (more)



http://www.advocate.com/business/2013/09/27/exxonmobil-will-extend-employee-benefits-same-sex-couples

OSHA investigates fire house

Work is halted at the New Canaan fire house as air quality test results come in.



http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/OSHA-investigates-fire-house-4850053.php

Bradley jobless rate dips to 7.9 percent

Nonteaching personnel returning to the payrolls with the opening of schools, combined with healthy increases in construction and temporary services, helped to dip Bradley County's unemployment rate to below 8 percent for the month of August.



http://www.clevelandbanner.com/view/full_story/23703515/article-Bradley-jobless-rate-dips-to-7-9-percent?instance=homefirstleft

State eyes other downtown locations for Finney building tenants, except DCF

While the Kansas Department for Children and Families intends to leave the Finney State Office Building downtown for new space outside of downtown, other state agencies in Finney appear likely to stay in the city core.



http://www.bizjournals.com/wichita/news/2013/09/27/state-eyes-other-downtown-locations.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_wichita+%28Wichita+Business+Journal%29

OSHA cites Georgia Power cited for 17 violations, $119,000 fine possible

Georgia Power Co.' s Plant Bowen has been cited for 17 serious safety violations by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration following the April 2013 explosion of a generator that occurred during a maintenance shutdown at the Cartersville plan t.



http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2013/09/27/osha-cites-georgia-power-cited-for-17.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_30+%28Oil+%26+Gas+Industry+News%29

Notice of Regular Monthly Meeting Dates for Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE LEHIGH ACRES FIRE CONTROL AND RESCUE DISTRICT, AN INDEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICT, SHALL HOLD ITS REGULAR MONTHLY MEETINGS FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS OF OCTOBER, 2013, THROUGH SEPTEMBER, 2014, ON THE FOLLOWING DATES: OCTOBER 29, 2013; NOVEMBER 18, 2013; DECEMBER 16, 2013; JANUARY 28, 2014; ... (more)



http://lehighacresgazette.info/news/notice-of-regular-monthly-meeting-dates-for-lehigh-acres-fire-control-and-rescue-district/

Baxter Healthcare to lay off 91 in January

In 2012, Baxter's parent company, Illinois-based Baxter International Inc., purchased Sigma by acquiring the remaining 60 percent of the company for roughly $90 million.



http://www.rbj.net/article.asp?aID=201139

NHS it system one of 'worst fiascos ever', say MPs

PGN] Caveat emptor! [RIC] BBC News UK Politics, 18 September 2013 Taxpayers face a rising, multi-billion pound bill for a failed government IT project, MPs have said.



http://catless.ncl.ac.uk/Risks/27.49.html#subj1.1

Dolores Bengtson Aquatic Center Grand Opening

Information from the City of Pleasanton- The City of Pleasanton will unveil the results of a one-year renovation to the popular Dolores Bengtson Aquatic Center on Saturday, September 28, 2013.



http://pleasanton.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/dolores-bengtson-aquatic-center-grand-opening_61074ebf

California Fruit Producer Faces Federal Sex Harassment Suit

A federal lawsuit has been filed charging that a central California dried fruit producer subjected its female workers to ongoing sexual harassment.



http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/west/2013/09/27/306488.htm

Louisiana State Treasurer Suggests State-Run Flood Insurance Plan

Seeking a way to ease skyrocketing federal flood insurance rates, state Treasurer John Kennedy has suggested that Louisiana should consider getting in the business of offering flood insurance coverage to its residents.



http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/southcentral/2013/09/27/306501.htm

Neither Rain Nor Sleet But Dog Bites: Post Office Workers' Injury Claims

The cost of workers' compensation for the United States Postal Service for fiscal year 2012 was $3.7 billion, a 68 percent increase from the $2.2 billion reported in fiscal year 2009.



http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2013/09/27/306440.htm

OSHA cites Georgia Power cited for 17 violations, $119,000 fine possible

Georgia Power Company's Plant Bowen has been cited for 17 serious safety violations by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration following the April 2013 explosion of a generator that occurred during a maintenance shutdown at the Cartersville plan t.



http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2013/09/27/osha-cites-georgia-power-cited-for-17.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_29+%28Energy+Conservation+Industry+News%29

EEOC lawsuit accuses Mattress Firm of age discrimination

Bedding retailer Mattress Firm has been accused of age discrimination in its Las Vegas stores in a lawsuit filed this week by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.



http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/567728-EEOC_lawsuit_accuses_Mattress_Firm_of_age_discrimination.php?rssid=20052

Western KY Mine Settles Discrimination Suit

A western Kentucky coal company has agreed to pay $245,000 to settle a lawsuit that alleged the company turned away African-American job applicants.



http://www.wbko.com/home/headlines/Western-KY-Mine-Settles-Discrimination-Suit-225537372.html

Blind People Are Granted Gun Permits In Iowa

Originally Posted September 9, 2013 DES MOINES, Iowa - Iowa law enforcement officials are debating the wisdom of granting gun permits to blind people.



http://www.wibw.com/home/headlines/Blind-People-Are-Granted-Gun-Permits-In-Iowa-225530332.html

Havre man sentenced for work comp fraud

A 76-year-old Havre man has been ordered to pay nearly $84,000 in restitution in a workers compensation fraud case.



http://www.kfbb.com/story/23549040/havre-man-sentenced-for-work-comp-fraud

New Information In Hendersonville Wall Collapse

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. New developments have surfaced in the aftermath of a deadly wall collapse at a construction site in Sumner County.



http://www.newschannel5.com/story/23544380/new-information-in-hendersonville-wall-collapse

Citizens Group, NAACP Hit Decision Putting Officers In Tatum Incident Back On The Force

A local citizen group said it is "outraged" that an administrative law judge ruled that two former city police officers involved in the altercation with Adam Tatum at a halfway house can go back on the police force.



http://www.chattanoogan.com/2013/9/27/260074/Citizens-Group-NAACP-Hit-Decision.aspx

OSHA: Worker's Death at Nuclear One Plant Could Have Been Prevented

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited four companies for 30 safety violations in connection to the death of an employee at the Nuclear One plant.



http://www.fox16.com/news/local/story/OSHA-Workers-Death-at-Nuclear-One-Plant-Could/X1EWKTctNUGRQn4v-O-zTQ.cspx?rss=315

NFIB: Amidst more delays, administration Isn't doing enough to warn...

Live Oak - Tallahassee, September 26, 2013 -- The National Federation of Independent Business, the nation's leading small-business association, is sending postcards and emails to its 350,000 small-business members, including over 10,000 here in Florida, warning them of the Oct. 1 deadline for employers under the federal health-care law.



http://suwanneedemocrat.com/x2112882185/NFIB-Amidst-more-delays-administration-Isnt-doing-enough-to-warn-small-businesses-of-Oct-1-Obamacare-deadline

Havre man sentenced for work comp fraud

The U.S. Attorney's Office says U.S. District Judge Dana Christensen also sentenced William Szudera to four years on probation on Thursday.



http://www.greatfallstribune.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.greatfallstribune.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013309270018%26nclick_check%3D1

Man sentenced for work comp fraud

A 76-year-old Havre man has been ordered to pay nearly $84,000 in restitution in a workers compensation fraud case.



http://www.kxly.com/news/northwest/man-sentenced-for-work-comp-fraud/-/101246/22155372/-/xxw95lz/-/index.html

Perth Amboy Shirtmaker Cited By OSHA For Exposing Employees To Workplace Hazards

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Individualized Shirt Co., doing business as Individualized Shirts, for 13 health and safety violations following an inspection begun in April in response to a complaint at its Perth Amboy facility.



http://njtoday.net/2013/09/27/perth-amboy-shirtmaker-cited-by-osha-for-exposing-employees-to-workplace-hazards/

Labor Department Signs On To State-Of-Celebration Rule For Same-Sex Marriages

On September 18, 2013, the Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration issued Technical Release 2013-04 , adopting the treatment of same-sex marriages for purposes of ERISA that was recently prescribed for tax purposes by the IRS.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/labor-department-signs-on-to-state-of-ce-67966/

U.S. Department of Labor Announces a "Place of...

A few weeks after the Internal Revenue Service stated that it will apply a "place of celebration" rule in recognizing same-sex spouses for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code , the U.S. Department of Labor announced today that it too will interpret the term "spouse" as including a same-sex spouse legally married in any state or foreign ... (more)



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/us-department-of-labor-announces-a-pl-09164/

Looking back at this summer's big Supreme Court win for employers

Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, an employer may be held strictly liable for workplace harassment only if the alleged harasser is a supervisor.



http://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/blog/2013/09/looking-back-at-this-summers-big.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_nashville+%28Nashville+Business+Journal%29

New law extends overtime to nannies and domestic workers

California household domestic workers formerly exempt from overtime under state law will soon be entitled to it, thanks to a new wage law.



http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/new_law_extends_overtime_to_nannies_and_domestic_workers/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=ABA+Journal+Top+Stories

Labor and Treasury/IRS Opine on Integrated and Non-Integrated HRAs, Medical FSAs, and EAPs

On September 13, 2013, the Department of Labor 1 and the Treasury Department/IRS 2 issued coordinated guidance on a handful of items relating to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act , including: The guidance generally applies for all plan years beginning on and after January 1, 2014, but it may be applied for prior periods.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/labor-and-treasuryirs-opine-on-integrat-17135/

Looking back at this summer's big Supreme Court win for employers

Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, an employer may be held strictly liable for workplace harassment only if the alleged harasser is a supervisor.



http://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/blog/2013/09/looking-back-at-this-summers-big.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_15+%28Employee+Compensation+%26+Benefits+Industry+News%29

U.S. Department of Labor issues Final Rules to Improve Employment of...

The U.S. Department of Labor on September 24, 2013 published two final rules to improve hiring and employment of veterans and for people with disabilities.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/us-department-of-labor-issues-final-ru-46557/

DOMA Concerns for Nonsubscribers, What You Need to Know Now.

On June 26, 2013, the United States Supreme Court issued a historic 5-4 decision that impacts how federal law is applied to same-sex couples.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/doma-concerns-for-nonsubscribers-what-y-41420/

New York DMV workers charged in cheating scandal

Eleven workers in several New York Department of Motor Vehicles ' branches were charged with helping commercial driver license applicants cheat on their tests.



http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/sep/27/new-york-dmv-workers-charged-cheating-scandal/?

Supreme Court Strikes Down Defense of Marriage Act: What Are The Changes for Employers?

On June 26, 2013, the United States Supreme Court held that Section 3 the Defense of Marriage Act , which prevented the federal government from recognizing state-granted same-sex marriages, was unconstitutional because it violated the Fifth Amendment by treating same-sex couples differently than heterosexual couples.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/supreme-court-strikes-down-defense-of-ma-97746/

Down Syndrome cheerleader waiting for school's decision

It's a story that's still getting a lot of attention -- freshman Brittany Davila, a cheerleader at Deer Park High School who was told she couldn't be on the sidelines anymore because having Down Syndrome made her a liability.



http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news/local&id=9263045&rss=rss-ktrk-article-9263045

Campaigns trade shots over Michaud video

It's more than a year until Mainers will elect a new Governor, and the campaign accusations are already flying.



http://www.wcsh6.com/rss/article/257970/2/Campaigns-trade-shots-over-Michaud-video

Autism Sufferers Protected by Law

One out of every 88 Americans has been diagnosed with autism, and its prevalence has been rising sharply over the past decade.



http://blogs.lawyers.com/2013/09/legal-protections-autism/

8 Tips To Help Health Care Providers Minimize Possible Wage Liability For Student Interns

As good corporate citizens, medical facilities help educate the next generation of health care workers by permitting students hands-on training through clinicals or rotations.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/8-tips-to-help-health-care-providers-min-50328/

Messianic Jewish woman wins back dispatcher job after lawsuit against city of Birmingham alleges discrimination

The city of Birmingham has agreed to pay $80,000 and rehire a former public safety dispatcher who says she was discriminated against because she practices Messianic Judaism.



http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2013/09/messianic_jewish_woman_wins_ba.html

PrimeLending Welcomes Jill McLean To Chattanooga Branch

Dallas-based residential mortgage originator PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital company, announced the addition of Jill McLean as a loan officer at the PrimeLending office at 7446 Shallowford Road, Suite 102B Chattanooga, Tn 37421.



http://www.chattanoogan.com/2013/9/26/260007/PrimeLending-Welcomes-Jill-McLean-To.aspx

Plainfield Officially Unveils Lockport Street Pedestrian Bridge

Though it officially opened in July, the downtown Plainfield Lockport Street Pedestrian Bridge got an official unveiling on Thursday.



http://plainfield.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/plainfield-officially-unveils-lockport-street-pedestrian-bridge

Thurgood Marshall Forum ...

The Thurgood Marshall Forum/Constitution Week took place at Emmanuel Baptist Church on Thursday, September 19 to a full sanctuary.



http://ourtimepress.com/2013/09/26/thurgood-marshall-forum/

Mayor Says Reinstating State Aid Will Lead to Property Tax Relief

Mayor Chris Beutler today asked State lawmakers for help to reduce the local property tax burden by reinstating State aid to municipalities.



http://www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/mayor/media/2013/092613b.htm

DOJ And NLRB Agree To Cooperate In Investigating Labor And Immigration Law Violations

On July 8, 2013, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that the Civil Rights Division's Office of Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices had entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Labor Relations Board .



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/doj-and-nlrb-agree-to-cooperate-in-inves-25403/

EEOC sues Bank of America over treatment for former employee

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed suit on Wednesday against Bank of America for the way it allegedly treated a former deaf employee.



http://www.lasvegasherald.com/index.php/sid/217347750/scat/1e0899715fbc2697

600 people went back to work?

After posting the state's fifth-worst jobless rate in July, Huron County dropped 10 spots to 15, according to the most recent statistics released this week by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services .



http://www.norwalkreflector.com/article/3579421

Government Obsession Over Race

This morning I received yet another mandatory survey from the US Census Bureau. I have written about these before.



http://www.coyoteblog.com/coyote_blog/2013/09/government-obsession-over-race.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CoyoteBlog+%28Coyote+Blog%29

Thousands still search for work despite low numbers

With resumes in tow, Andrea Hambrick of Hendersonville hit the ground running early Wednesday at the Fall Job Fair at Volunteer State Community College, hopeful of landing a full-time position close to home.



http://www.tennessean.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tennessean.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013309260119%26nclick_check%3D1

Millionaires' secrets to retirement planning

It is certainly not an easy feat. Only a tiny fraction of American workers have been able to amass $1 million or more in their 401 s and employer-sponsored retirement plans, according to the Employee Benefits Research Institute.



http://www.news965.com/weblogs/money-blog/2013/sep/26/millionaires-secrets-retirement-planning/

Brittany Weiner wins hearing on behalf of employee that was terminated

Sep. 26, 2013 - NEW YORK -- Attorney Brittany Weiner successfully represented an employee whose employer attempted to have her unemployment benefits denied.



http://www.prlog.org/12217141-brittany-weiner-wins-hearing-on-behalf-of-employee-that-was-terminated.html

The ACA: No Fine, and Dandy

There are a number of penalties associated with the Affordable Care Act. Until recently, one of the more draconian ones facing small businesses was thought to be the Oct. 1, 2013, deadline for notifying employees about the individual health insurance mandate that is scheduled for Jan. 1, 2014, and the health care exchanges.



http://www.accountingtoday.com/news/the-aca-no-fine-and-dandy-68189-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS

Local jobless rate unchanged in August

For the second straight month, Montgomery County's unemployment rate sat at an even 8 percent.



http://www.theleafchronicle.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theleafchronicle.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013309260034%26nclick_check%3D1

Georgetown boat company cited by OSHA

GEORGETOWN, S.C. A Georgetown company was cited with 32 safety and health violations and $59,200 in proposed penalties after OSHA investigators inspected a complaint at the marina.



http://www.abcnews4.com/story/23540564/georgetown-boat-comapny-cited-by-osha

Washington Squashes Market's Big Gains Today

Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over market movements, we do like to keep an eye on big changes -- just in case they're material to our investing thesis.



http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/09/26/washington-squashes-big-gains-today.aspx

Are You Registered to Vote, White Lake and Highland?

To be eligible to vote , you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old by election day Nov. 5, a resident of Michigan and a resident of the city or township where you are applying to register to vote.



http://whitelake.patch.com/groups/elections/p/are-you-registered-to-vote-white-lake-and-highland

Kansas Department of Labor to move to former Ryan International Airlines building

The Kansas Department of Labor , which is temporarily located at the Finney State Office Building , has signed a lease at the former Ryan International Airlines building at 266 N. Main St. "They looked at several buildings," says Chuck Knapp , Department of Administration spokesman.



http://blogs.kansas.com/haveyouheard/2013/09/26/kansas-department-of-labor-to-move-to-former-ryan-international-airlines-building/

Nuns' Order Fights Back Against Obamacare

An order of Roman Catholic nuns has filed a lawsuit challenging an Obamacare requirement that their insurance benefits package provides the morning after pill to employees.



http://www.Newsmax.com/US/nuns-order-obamacare-fight/2013/09/26/id/527907

Smith College sorority member proposes "straight-only" chapter, encounters backlash

An email sent by a Smith College student has readers up-in-arms about a proposed change to a sorority chapter.



http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/09/sorority_member_proposes_strai.html

OSHA inspection results in 32 violations at Georgetown marine company

Hazzard Marine LLC of 200 S. Meeting Street in Georgetown has 15 days to fix the problems identified by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration, request a hearing or contest the findings.



http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/2013/09/26/3734761/osha-inspection-results-in-32.html

Cindy Hill speaks to county officers convention about...

At today's Wyoming Association of County Officers convention in Lander, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Cindy Hill gave a short, grave and pointed speech about her view of the state of the state.



http://county10.com/2013/09/26/cindy-hill-speaks-county-officers-convention-uncomfortable-goings-cheyenne/

December 2014 target for Opa-locka City Hall restoration 'doable'

To place a Death Notice, please call 305-376-8901 or email obit@miamiherald.com .



http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/09/26/3652534/december-2014-target-for-opa-locka.html

EEOC sues Bank of America over treatment for former employee

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed suit on Wednesday against Bank of America for the way it allegedly treated a former deaf employee.



http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/eeoc-sues-bank-america-over-treatment-former-employee

Cutting Hours Risky Way to Avoid Obamacare

Even with the employer mandate portion of the Affordable Care Act delayed until 2015, companies are already looking for ways to get around the mandate.



http://www.recruitingblogs.com/profiles/blogs/cutting-hours-risky-way-to-avoid-obamacare

Local construction employment is bright spot in jobs report

The Louisville/Southern Indiana metro area had 27,900 construction jobs in August, 6 percent more than the 26,300 the area had in August 2012, according to a new analysis of U.S. Department of Labor statistics by the Associated General Contractors of America.



http://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/news/2013/09/26/construction-employment-in-louisville.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_louisville+%28Business+First+of+Louisville%29

Equality Virginia PAC Releases First Wave of State Delegate Endorsements

Equality Virginia PAC , the political action arm of the commonwealth's major LGBT rights organization, released its first wave of endorsements yesterday, backing candidates in 30 of the 100 races for the House of Delegates that will appear on the ballot alongside the races for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general this November.



http://www.edgeptown.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=149853

Tacoma City Business Preview - Week of September 24, 2013

The agenda for this week's study session includes a presentation on the development of a Rapid-Response Graffiti Removal program.



http://www.exit133.com/articles/view/tacoma-city-business-preview-week-of-september-24-2013?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+exit133%2Farticles+%28Exit133.com%29#When:19:14:02Z

Large Hixson Apartment Complex Sold For $11.2 Million

Senator Bob Corker, R-Tn., a member of the Senate Banking Committee, released the following statement responding to reports that the FHA will need a taxpayer-funded bailout from the U.S. Treasury to remain solvent : "No reasonable person could believe that we should continue along with the current housing finance system in this country when three ... (more)



http://www.chattanoogan.com/2013/9/26/260012/Large-Hixson-Apartment-Complex-Sold.aspx

Affordable Care Act: Your guide to health insurance terms

If you don't know what all those health insurance buzz-words like "co-pay" and "premium" mean, you're not alone.



http://wtkr.com/2013/09/26/affordable-care-act-your-guide-to-health-insurance-terms/

Medford Contractor Cited for 'Potentially Fatal' Working Conditions

A federal agency has cited a Medford contractor for "potentially fatal cave-in hazards" at a Chelsea sewer installation site, according to a recent release from the agency.



http://medford.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/medford-contractor-cited-for-potentially-fatal-working-conditions

Patent Portfolio for Sale for System to Efficiently Collect and...

This IP package will be included in the upcoming sealed bid event taking place on November 21, 2013.



http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2013/09/26/7440418.htm

Editorial: A definitive review of Colorado gun laws

Weld County Sheriff John Cooke, left, speaks during a news conference last Friday at which he announced that 54 Colorado sheriffs are filing a federal civil lawsuit against two gun-control bills passed by the Colorado legislature.



http://www.denverpost.com/opinioncolumnists/ci_23285176/definitive-review-colorado-gun-laws?source=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+dp-opinion+%28Denver+Post%3A+Opinion%29

Sexual harassment lawsuit filed against Wells Fargo

The EEOC claims that a female service manager at a Reno, Nevada Wells Fargo bank branch created a sexually hostile work environment for several female bank tellers.



http://www.examiner.com/article/sexual-harassment-lawsuit-filed-against-wells-fargo?cid=rss

Universal design: Universally recognized?

"Universal design is a broader concept, sort of a 'wouldn't it be nice if a ' idea," says Mara Peterson, an accessibility specialist with Edina-based Julee Quarve-Peterson Inc. who takes time out for a photo at Veterans Memorial Park in Richfield.



http://finance-commerce.com/2013/09/universal-design-universally-recognized/

Lawyers tapped vs 'hoods in robes'

Speaking at the oath-taking of new officers of the Philippine Bar Association Wednesday night, Sereno urged lawyers to expose cases of bribery and extortion involving "hoodlums in robes."



http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/09/26/13/lawyers-tapped-vs-hoods-robes

What Do Solos Need to Do to Prepare for Obamacare?

You may be the only attorney in the office, but if you have support staff and revenue of $500,000 or more, you will have to comply with this minor requirement .



http://blogs.findlaw.com/strategist/2013/09/what-do-solos-need-to-do-to-prepare-for-obamacare.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FLStrategist+%28Strategist%29

Markets Are Down In Europe

Later this morning, the Department of Labor will publish its latest stats on initial unemployment claims.



http://www.sfgate.com/technology/businessinsider/article/Markets-Are-Down-In-Europe-4807682.php

U.S. Labor Department Grants $2.7 Million to KCC For Training Initiative

Kellogg Community College will receive $2.7 million from the U.S. Department of Labor to purchase manufacturing equipment and expand training programs as part of a nationwide effort to prepare unemployed workers for emerging jobs.



http://fox17online.com/2013/09/26/u-s-labor-department-grants-2-7-million-to-kcc-for-training-initiative/

Miriam claims JPE behind Zambo, COA attacks

Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago is accusing Senator Juan Ponce Enrile of being the culprit behind the attacks in Zamboanga City and Commission on Audit office in Quezon City.



http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/09/26/13/miriam-claims-jpe-behind-zambo-coa-attacks

What Are Obamacare's Penalties for Small Businesses?

There are some potential Obamacare penalties that small businesses should know about.



http://blogs.findlaw.com/free_enterprise/2013/09/what-are-obamacares-penalties-for-small-businesses.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FreeEnterprise+%28Free+Enterprise%29

Littleton budget balanced, but conservative

Sara Banks and Cory Lambert pull equipment from Littleton Fire Rescue Engine 11 on September 20, 2013, in Littleton, Colorado.



http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_24165699/littleton-budget-balanced-but-conservative?source=rss

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

Jeremy Haskell shared Debbie Fledderjohann's blog post on Twitter

Even with the employer mandate portion of the Affordable Care Act delayed until 2015, companies are already looking for ways to get around the mandate.



http://www.recruitingblogs.com/profiles/blogs/cutting-hours-risky-way-to-avoid-obamacare?xg_source=activity

Bank of America Fined $2M For Racial Discrimination Against Black Job Applicants

The U.S. Department of Labor fined Bank of America $2.2 million in back wages and interest, after 1,147 African-American job seekers claimed to have dealt with discriminatory hiring practices by the lender at their Charlotte, N.C., headquarters from 1993 to 2005, according to CNN .



http://thebuzzcincy.com/1610836/bank-of-america-fined-2m-for-racial-discrimination-against-black-job-applicants/

Eliot office awaits budget vote

Voters will decide the fate of the Community Service Department office later this month with a referendum to finalize the town's budget.



http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130808-NEWS-308080387

Rapid City To Fund Study Of Possible New Arena Sep. 25

The Rapid City Council has agreed spending up to half a million dollars to study how much it would cost to build a new arena at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center.



http://www.kdlt.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30183&Itemid=57

The Unbreakable Record: Ted Cruz's 21-Hour 'Filibuster' Nothing ...

All tested the limits of the human body. Whether it is accomplished by filibuster or consecutive games on a professional sports level, what each accomplished physically through mental strength is something to behold regardless of ideology.



http://www.mediaite.com/columnists/the-unbreakable-record-ted-cruzs-21-hour-filibuster-nothing-compared-to-another-fellow-texan/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+mediaite%2FClHj+%28Mediaite%29

Treasurer suggesting state-run flood insurance

Treasurer John Kennedy is suggesting Louisiana should consider getting in the business of offering flood insurance to its residents, to ease concerns of skyrocketing federal flood insurance rates.



http://www.wbrz.com/news/treasurer-suggesting-state-run-flood-insurance/

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Treasurer John Kennedy is suggesting Louisiana should consider getting in the business of offering flood insurance to its residents, to ease concerns of skyrocketing federal flood insurance rates.



http://theadvocate.com/news/politics/7156978-123/treasurer-suggesting-state-run-flood-insurance

Discussion Still Hot on WHS Geothermal System

As the $75 million Wethersfield High School renovation project kicks off, Deputy Mayor John Console continues to grill the Building Committee on changes that include the abandonment of plans for a geothermal heating and cooling system, along with other potential alterations.



http://www.rarereminder.com/story.php?id=200634&story=Discussion_Still_Hot_on_WHS_Geothermal_System

Safety Inspectors Busy Certifying Rides At Tulsa State Fair

The Labor Department says each ride must be certified before it carries its first passenger, then go through another test every day.



http://www.newson6.com/story/23530187/safety-inspectors-busy-certifying-rides-at-tulsa-state-fair

Bridgestone Bandag plant honored for safety

Bridgestone Americas Inc. announced that its Bandag retreading facility in Oxford, N.C., has been recognized by the North Carolina Department of Labor as a Carolina Star Worksite.



http://www.moderntiredealer.com/news/story/2013/09/bridgestone-bandag-plant-honored-for-safety.aspx?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ModernTireDealer-News+%28Modern+Tire+Dealer+-+News%29

Completion dates change for Eight Mile project

The Road Commission for Oakland County has changed the order of the segments of its 8 Mile resurfacing project between Napier and Taft roads on the Novi/Northville Township border and in the City of Northville.



http://www.hometownlife.com/article/20130925/NEWS12/309250011/1029/NEWS12

Washington State receives $45 million in federal funds for career support

The Employment Security Department announced yesterday that $45 million in federal funds have been given to twelve local workforce development councils in Washington State.



http://www.examiner.com/article/washington-state-receives-45-million-federal-funds-for-career-support?cid=rss

Aroostook County man to serve 10 months for unemployment fraud

An Aroostook County man was found guilty this week in Caribou District Court in connection with fraudulently receiving unemployment insurance benefits, according to a release from the Maine Department of Labor.



http://bangordailynews.com/2013/09/25/news/aroostook/aroostook-county-man-to-serve-10-months-for-unemployment-fraud/

Why No Protections for Union Whistleblowers?

The Senate will soon vote on the nomination of Richard Griffin as General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board .



http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/359514/why-no-protections-union-whistleblowers-james-sherk

Grant to help create manufacturing institute

The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade in Denver has received a $200,000 competitive grant from the Economic Development Administration that will be used to plan for an advanced industries manufacturing institute in Denver.



http://www.bcbr.com/article/20130925/NEWS/130929957

Treasurer John Kennedy suggesting state-run flood insurance

BATON ROUGE -- Treasurer John Kennedy is suggesting Louisiana should consider getting in the business of offering flood insurance to its residents, to ease concerns of skyrocketing federal flood insurance rates.



http://www.shreveporttimes.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shreveporttimes.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013130925017%26nclick_check%3D1

Ascensus Enters into Agreement to Acquire 529 Plan Administration Business from Sallie Mae

"This acquisition expands our recordkeeping footprint into the college savings arena.



http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20130925006489/en/Ascensus-Enters-Agreement-Acquire-529-Plan-Administration

Wilmette Public School District 39 Board of Education ratifies teachers contract

The Wilmette Public School District 39 Board of Education has unanimously approved a three-year teachers contract, with officials saying they will rely on the U.S. Department of Labor's consumer price index to calculate teacher raises."



http://www.chicagochronicle.com/index.php/sid/217320110/scat/c8ac3000ee01c7aa

Las Vegas employee suing Bank of America for failing to provide sign language interpreter

A deaf Las Vegas woman is suing Bank of America in federal court over claims that it repeatedly denied her requests for an interpreter and then fired her when her performance suffered because of the communication barrier.



http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/sep/25/las-vegas-woman-suing-bank-america-failing-provide/

Feds sue defunct Madera food company for sexual harassment

A federal lawsuit filed Wednesday in Fresno alleges a now-defunct Madera food company allowed managers to sexually harass female employees and discriminated against other workers who objected to the abuse.



http://www.fresnobee.com/2013/09/25/3518357/feds-sue-defunct-madera-food-company.html