Report: Homeland Security workers routinely misuse overtime pay

Federal employees at the Department of Homeland Security call it the "candy bowl," a pot of overtime money they have long dipped into to pad their pay even if they haven't earned it, whistle-blowers say.



http://www.willitsnews.com/ci_24429239/report-homeland-security-workers-routinely-misuse-overtime-pay

Homeland Security employees abused overtime, cost government $8.7 million

A report from an independent government investigator says employees from six Homeland Security Department offices have abused an overtime program and cost the government about $8.7 million a year.



http://www.wjla.com/articles/2013/10/homeland-security-employees-abused-overtime-cost-government-8-7-million-96261.html

Grant funding available to help laid-off miners get back to work

The state of West Virginia received a $1.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to provide retraining and re-employment services to dislocated coal miners and eligible family members.



http://wvmetronews.com/2013/11/01/grant-funding-available-to-help-laid-off-miners-get-back-to-work/

BCRTA opens door on new policies

Something that may cause confusion for Miami students who were previously familiar with the Miami metro system are several name changes that have occurred under Under this new management, certain services such as Safe-Ride, which provides safe escort for students traveling alone during evening hours, have remained the same, with no restrictions to ... (more)



http://www.miamistudent.net/news/campus/bcrta-opens-door-on-new-policies-1.3111243

Treat, or Trick? The US Military Orders "Multi-Function" Printer/Fax Machines

The key question is whether the machines are color - and whether they contain a widespread anti-feature that few people know about.



http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/treat-or-trick-the-us-military-orders-multi-function-printerfax-machines-018773/

Sustainable Challenges, Opportunities

Autumn officially has arrived. As night-time temperatures dip into the low 40s, winter already is knocking on Chicago's contracting door stoop.



http://www.myprintresource.com/article/11176388/sustainable-challenges-opportunities

Jim Kyger, assistant vice president, human resources, Printing Industries of America.

On July 2, through a Treasury Department blog, the federal government announced that the employer reporting - and thus, the associated fines under the Health Care Reform law - will be delayed a year until January 2015.



http://www.myprintresource.com/article/11175785/health-care-compliance-for-small-business

BenefitMall Identifies Seven Tips for Tipped Employees

BenefitMall , the leading provider of the nation's largest portfolio of employee benefits, HR and payroll products and services, identifies payroll challenges for tipped employees.



http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/11/prweb11293350.htm

Areaa s top job creators can be hard to figure

Inc. magazine recently released its second annual list of leading privately held job creators, in which six of the top 10 in Maryland reside in Montgomery County and one in Frederick County.



http://www.gazette.net/article/20131101/NEWS/131109817/-1/area-x2019-s-top-job-creators-can-be-hard-to-figure&template=gazette

Donnelly bill seeks employer role in worker training

A bill authored by Indiana Sen. Joe Donnelly would require the federal government to seek employers' input on what job skills are needed when the Department of Labor is designing training programs.



http://www.ibj.com/donnelly-bill-seeks-employer-role-in-worker-training/PARAMS/article/44363

Unemployment fraud on rise in SC

The state Department of Employment and Workforce, which at one time didn’t refer any cases of suspected fraud for prosecution, now has 300 cases either under investigation or being prosecuted, a DEW spokeswoman says.



http://www.thestate.com/2013/10/31/3070680/unemployment-fraud-on-rising-in.html#RSS=business

Bong Revilla sues pork scam whistle-blowers

Sen. Ramon "Bong" Revilla is firing back at his accusers by filing a damage suit before the Cavite Regional Trial Court against several whistle-blowers in the alleged P10 billion pork barrel scam.



http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/11/01/13/bong-revilla-sues-pork-scam-whistle-blowers

Contractor Ends Minority Case for $875K

A U.S. Department of Labor investigation determined that M.C. Dean Inc. "failed to provide equal employment opportunity to 381 African American, Hispanic and Asian American workers who applied for jobs" in 2010 at the company's Dulles, VA, headquarters outside Washington, D.C. Since 2006, M.C. Dean has held more than $600 million in contracts with ... (more)



http://www.paintsquare.com/news/?fuseaction=view&id=10476

DHS employees abusing overtime allowances

* LOCATIONS...WESTERN NEW YORK AND PORTIONS OF THE GENESEE VALLEY. * TIMING...LATE THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY AFTERNOON.



http://www.13wham.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/dhs-employees-abusing-overtime-allowances-7093.shtml

Report: DHS employees abusing overtime allowances

Special Counsel Carolyn Lerner told President Barack Obama and lawmakers that whistle-blowers alerted her office to the abuses.



http://www.macon.com/2013/10/31/2749276/report-dhs-employees-abusing-overtime.html#storylink=rss

State Ride Inspector Caught Singing Instead of Working

The OEIG found that inspector Charles Drager falsified official records, violated the department's administrative code, and failed to report his secondary employment.



http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/State-Ride-Inspector-Caught-Singing-Instead-of-Working-230152951.html

Pregnancy pink slip leads to lawsuit

However, for one Elk City woman, that proved to be difficult after she says her employer fired her because she was pregnant.



http://kfor.com/2013/10/31/pregnancy-pink-slip-leads-to-lawsuit/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+kfor%2FmwQa+%28KFOR+-+Local+News%29

Report: DHS employees abusing overtime allowances

A report from an independent government investigator says employees from six Homeland Security Department offices have abused an overtime program and cost the government about $8.7 million a year.



http://washingtonexaminer.com/report-dhs-employees-abusing-overtime-allowances/article/feed/2111624?custom_click=rss

Full disclosure important in State Fair investigation

The way Sheriff Donnie Harrison of Wake County looks at it, he has a job to do with regard to the criminal investigation surrounding a tragic incident involving a State Fair ride that injured five people, three of whom are still hospitalized.



http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/10/31/3329880/full-disclosure-important-in-state.html#storylink=rss

City, mechanics agree on contract with 1.5 percent raise

The Sullivan administration has unveiled its first deal with one of the seven city unions whose contracts expire this year.



http://www.adn.com/2013/10/31/3152424/city-mechanics-agree-on-contract.html

Nazareth taxpayers would see a tax hike in 2014 budget proposal

Property taxes could rise about 8 percent in Nazareth to pay for the new pool renovation project, new vehicles for the police and fire departments and street repairs.



http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/nazareth/index.ssf/2013/10/nazareth_taxpayers_to_see_tax.html

Report: DHS employees abusing overtime allowances

Special Counsel Carolyn Lerner told President Barack Obama and lawmakers that whistle-blowers alerted her office to the abuses.



http://www.modbee.com/2013/10/31/3004978/report-dhs-employees-abusing-overtime.html#storylink=rss

"Savings Clause" Still Threatens ERISA Plan Limitations

In Kentucky Association of Health Plans v. Miller , 538 U.S. 329 , the United States Supreme Court restructured the ERISA preemption analysis and reaffirmed the holding in Unum Life Ins.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/savings-clause-still-threatens-erisa-p-23889/

DHS employees abusing overtime allowances

A report from an independent government investigator says employees from six Homeland Security Department offices have abused an overtime program and cost the government about $8.7 million a year.



http://www.mynews4.com/news/story/DHS-employees-abusing-overtime-allowances/jkpphpDCkEOFGyxkVyzOpw.cspx

Blair Kerkhoff: Nothing new about college football coaches misbehaving

As the Arkansas coach, Bobby Petrino lied to his employer about the circumstances involving a motorcycle crash.



http://www.bradenton.com/2013/10/31/4803403/blair-kerkhoff-nothing-new-about.html#storylink=rss

Report: DHS employees abusing...

Employees from six Homeland Security Department offices have abused an overtime program and cost the government about $8.7 million a year, according an Office of Special Counsel letter and report sent Thursday to the president and Congress.



http://www.wishtv.com/news/national/report-dhs-employees-abusing-overtime-allowances_05789500

Alcoholic Truck Driver's Relapse Is Grounds for Firing, Third Circuit Rules

A trucking company didn't violate the Americans with Disabilities Act when it fired a driver who struggled with alcoholism, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled.



http://www.law.com/jsp/pa/PubArticlePA.jsp?id=1202626048747&Alcoholic_Truck_Drivers_Relapse_Is_Grounds_for_Firing_Third_Circuit_Rules

Goodwill Industries accused of unethical pay to disabled workers

Goodwill Industries is known for changing lives through the power of work, but one group is accusing them of being unethical with worker pay.



http://kfor.com/2013/10/31/goodwill-industries-accused-of-unethical-pay-to-disabled-workers/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+kfor%2FmwQa+%28KFOR+-+Local+News%29

Employer 2014 Unemployment Contribution Schedule To Drop To Lowest Rate Since 2009

The Maine Department of Labor has released the 2014 Unemployment Insurance Tax Rate Schedule.



http://www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/index.php?topic=Labor+Press+Releases&id=607323&v=Article

BISD workers say they were deprived pay

A group of Beaumont school district employees are disputing the way overtime pay is calculated, claiming they are being deprived their rights under the Fair Labor Standards Act.San Miguel, who is paid hourly, said the district calculates time and a half overtime based on only his base pay, not accounting for additional remuneration for seniority, ... (more)



http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/BISD-workers-say-they-were-deprived-pay-4936689.php

Midwinter conference schedule takes shape with programs to satisfy many interests

With the cooler air approaching and the days becoming shorter, we welcome the holiday season and all of its accompaniments.



http://www.texaspress.com/messenger/2342-midwinter-conference-schedule-takes-shape-with-programs-to-satisfy-many-interests

Funding for election campaigns

The upcoming elections in West Marin have turned out to be a small affair, campaign finance disclosures released last week showed.



http://www.ptreyeslight.com/article/funding-election-campaigns

Enlightened Recognized As Top 100 MBEA Awardee

The Top 100 MBEA ceremony is designed to acknowledge and pay tribute to outstanding women and minority business owners in .



http://www.sys-con.com/node/2857586

The New Catwalk Experience: New York Tightens Laws for Underage Models

Last week, New York toughened its child labor law protections for models under the age of 18 by passing New York Senate Bill No.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/the-new-catwalk-experience-new-york-tig-25769/

Premises liability: when one accessible route becomes two

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



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

12 of Oklahoma's beautifully creepy abandoned places, part 2

Of all of the blog posts I've written, the original " 12 of Oklahoma's beautifully creepy abandoned places " is one of my favorites.



http://newsok.com/12-of-oklahomas-beautifully-creepy-abandoned-places-part-2/article/3894146?custom_click=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+newsok%2Fhome+%28NewsOK.com+RSS+-+Home%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=20054

National Federation of the Blind to Unmask Goodwill's Exploitation of Workers with Disabilities

Members of the NFB will deliver copies of a recent Change.org petition to various Goodwill headquarters across the country.



http://www.sys-con.com/node/2857351

Horsehead sets date on closing of zinc smelter

Horsehead Holding Corp. has started its official 60-day countdown to the closing of its Beaver County zinc smelter.



http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/blog/morning-edition/2013/10/horsehead-sets-date-on-closing-of-zinc.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_pittsburgh+%28Pittsburgh+Business+Times%29

Donnelly bill seek employer role in training

A bill authored by Sen. Joe Donnelly would require the federal government to seek employers' input on what job skills are needed when the Department of Labor is designing training programs.



http://www.fox19.com/story/23836969/donnelly-bill-seek-employer-role-in-training

Chamber advisors offer insurance advice

As the world of health insurance changes with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce called on insurance advisors Jen Wilson and Greg Simeone to discuss the impact of the law on local businesses and how they can help.



http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/chamber-advisors-offer-insurance-advice/1071586

NRC to hear arguments for 3rd reactor

Closing arguments are expected today on DTE Energy's application for a license to build a third nuclear reactor on its Fermi complex north of Monroe, a project in excess of $10 billion that may not materialize even if the license is granted.



http://www.toledoblade.com/Energy/2013/10/31/NRC-to-hear-arguments-on-DTE-license-for-3rd-reactor.html

Congressman wants Justice Department to investigate raid on reporter's home

A Republican congressman is calling on the Justice Department to investigate why state and federal law enforcement raided the home of a veteran investigative reporter and confiscated a stack of her confidential files in August.



http://dailycaller.com/2013/10/31/congressman-wants-justice-department-to-investigate-raid-on-reporters-home/

OSHA Releases New Resources To Better Protect Workers From Hazardous Chemicals

Each year in the United States, tens of thousands of workers are made sick or die from occupational exposures to the thousands of hazardous chemicals that are used in workplaces every day.



http://www.safetyonline.com/doc/osha-releases-new-resources-to-better-protect-workers-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a

New tool promises sources a secure channel to any newsroom

From PoynterThe Freedom of the Press Foundation released SecureDrop Tuesday. It's an open-source tool that allows whistleblowers, or anyone who wants to communicate anonymously with journalists, a channel far more secure than email.The system is built on code written by Aaron Swartz and has been managed by Wired investigations editor Kevin Poulsen, ... (more)



http://www.ohionews.org/2013/10/17/newtool/

Killen appeal before US Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court will consider Friday whether to hear an appeal from a former Ku Klux Klansman convicted in the 1964 slayings of three civil rights workers.



http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hattiesburgamerican.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013310310024%26nclick_check%3D1

Daleville School officials discuss issue of bullying

The topic of bullying is getting a lot of attention at Daleville Community Schools.



http://www.thestarpress.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestarpress.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013310310020%26nclick_check%3D1

More activity begins at the former Mercy Hospital

No, the demolition of the mammoth complex, 218 Stone St., did not start. Workers were throwing all kinds of items - doors, metal cabinets, furniture and pieces of wood - out of upper floor windows.



http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20131031/NEWS03/710319880

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

Supreme Court to decide whether to hear Killen appeal

The U.S. Supreme Court will consider Friday whether to hear an appeal from a former Ku Klux Klansman convicted in the 1964 slayings of three civil rights workers.



http://www.clarionledger.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.clarionledger.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013310310036%26nclick_check%3D1

Phone hacking trial: Missing notebooks and illegal payments - the case against Rebekah Brooks

Startling allegations as phone-hacking prosecutor insists that 'News of the World' editors must have known about conspiracy to 'intrude into people's privacy' illegally Note: We do not store your email address but your IP address will be logged to prevent abuse of this feature.



http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/phone-hacking-trial-missing-notebooks-and-illegal-payments--the-case-against-rebekah-brooks-8913689.html

Donnelly bill seek employer role in training

The Journal Gazette reports Donnelly told reporters in a conference call Wednesday that his Skills Gap Strategy Act seeks to ensure the Department of Labor has a concerted strategy to address skills gap issues.



http://www.kansas.com/2013/10/31/3088498/donnelly-bill-seek-employer-role.html

Federal Regulators Propose Standards for Assessing Diversity Policies of Regulated Entities

Six federal agencies have proposed joint standards for assessing the diversity policies and practices of regulated entities relating to employment and contracting with third parties.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/federal-regulators-propose-standards-for-47214/

Justice 4 All: Bridging the racial jobs gap

Did you know that in Minnesota one in five people have an arrest or conviction record that can show up on a routine criminal background check for employment? Community members with a criminal or arrest record are routinely denied employment, leading to one million people within Minnesota struggling to find work.



http://www.insightnews.com/news/11420-justice-4-all-bridging-the-racial-jobs-gap

Donnelly bill seek employer role in training

The Journal Gazette reports Donnelly told reporters in a conference call Wednesday that his Skills Gap Strategy Act seeks to ensure the Department of Labor has a concerted strategy to address skills gap issues.



http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2013/10/31/2771714/donnelly-bill-seek-employer-role.html#storylink=rss

Donnelly bill seek employer role in training

The Journal Gazette reports Donnelly told reporters in a conference call Wednesday that his Skills Gap Strategy Act seeks to ensure the Department of Labor has a concerted strategy to address skills gap issues.



http://www.modbee.com/2013/10/31/3003363/donnelly-bill-seek-employer-role.html#storylink=rss

IRA Financial Group Introduces IRS Prohibited Transaction Consultation...

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



http://www.prweb.com/releases/ira-disqualified-person/prohibited-transaction/prweb11276678.htm

Donnelly bill seek employer role in training

The Journal Gazette reports Donnelly told reporters in a conference call Wednesday that his Skills Gap Strategy Act seeks to ensure the Department of Labor has a concerted strategy to address skills gap issues.



http://www.bradenton.com/2013/10/31/4801973/donnelly-bill-seek-employer-role.html#storylink=rss

The SLO County auditor will set up a whistleblower hotline

A San Luis Obispo government version of Edward Snowden or Chelsea Manning wouldn't find salvation in a new county hotline, but local efforts to limit financial misappropriation and waste will now include an anonymous venue for whistleblowers to expose misdoings or shortcomings.



http://www.newtimesslo.com/news/10193/the-slo-county-auditor-will-set-up-a-whistleblower-hotline/

Verona-Cedar Grove Letter: We should address school security during elections

While elections play an essential role in democracy, I believe that a change needs to be made in the manner in which elections are conducted.



http://www.northjersey.com/news/opinions/229991201_Verona-Cedar_Grove_Letter__We_should_address_school_security_during_elections.html

Donnelly boosts bill to narrow skills gap

The Skills Gap Strategy Act would urge the Department of Labor to invite employers' input on necessary job skills when the department is devising and implementing training programs.



http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20131031/BIZ/310319945

Long-awaited project underway in MLK Park in Oroville

Construction started this week on a Martin Luther King Jr. Park improvement project that has been on a wish list for years.



http://www.orovillemr.com/rss/ci_24423871?source=rss

OSHA citation of TX company draws attention to common workplace dangers

October 31, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- OSHA citation of TX company draws attention to common workplace dangers In locations like Dallas County, Texas, industrial and manufacturing facilities are a common sight and an important supplier of jobs.



http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/osha-citation-of-tx-company-draws-attention-to-common-workplace-dangers-366843.php

Officials to break ground on south Merced park upgrades

Work is set to begin Monday on the $2.6 million and nearly six-month long face-lift of south Merced’s McNamara Park, which is known to be a popular gathering place.



http://www.mercedsunstar.com/2013/10/30/3305280/officials-to-break-ground-on-south.html#storylink=rss

Growth on the way?

Relatively steady business-related building permit issuances in the county suggest the local economy may be on the mend after a lengthy recession.



http://news-herald.net/story/14901

Background Checks For Job Applicants

It's come to light that an assistant football coach in Florida who is now running for public office failed to disclose the fact that he was arrested as a juvenile for battery and petty larceny.



http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2013/10/31/background-checks-for-job-applicants/

Employees Embrace the Shift to Part-Time

There is plenty of uncertainty surrounding Obamacare with one of the biggest question marks being how the Affordable Care Act is affecting employment trends.



http://www.healthnewsdigest.com/news/Guest_Columnist_710/Employees-Embrace-the-Shift-to-Part-Time.shtml

Durham-Newmarket public meeting set on Route 4 bridge project

The New Hampshire Department of Transportation announces a Public Informational Meeting has been scheduled in Durham to discuss the replacement/rehabilitation of the bridge carrying US Route 4 over Bunker Creek, including roadway approach work from approximately 1,200 feet west of the bridge to 1,000 feet east of the bridge.



http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20131007-NEWS-131009799

Halloween costumes in the workplace may present a scary pitfall

But many labor experts are warning that wearing a get-up pushing taste or sensitivity can result in some workplace consequences that can be downright scary.



http://members.jacksonville.com/news/metro/2013-10-31/story/halloween-costumes-workplace-may-present-scary-pitfall?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+JacksonvillecomsNewsSportsAndEntertainment+%28Jacksonville%27s+Most+Recent+Headlines+-+Jacksonville.com+and+The+Florida+Times-Union%29

Simons funeral school agrees to pay $30,000 in sexual harassment suit

A Syracuse mortuary school has agreed to a settlement in a sexual harassment and discrimination lawsuit, the state Attorney General's Office announced Wednesday.



http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2013/10/simons_funeral_school_agrees_to_pay_30000_in_sexual_harassment_suit.html

FLSA Investigations Result In Criminal Convictions

A U.S. Labor Department press release serves as a reminder that violations of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act can result in more than just back-wage payments and other civil remedies.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/flsa-investigations-result-in-criminal-c-34701/

BYO Recreation Encourages American Buyers to Purchase Made-in-the-USA ...

BYO Recreation urges child care facilities nationwide to 'buy American.' Purchasing made-in-the-USA playground equipment, like the Create More Play structures from BYO, ensures that the equipment has been designed to meet U.S. safety requirements.



http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/10/prweb11280269.htm

Employers flustered by new WorkSafeBC rules

The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce says new workplace anti-bullying rules have caught businesses by surprise because not enough was done to spread awareness.



http://www.kamloopsnews.ca/article/20131030/KAMLOOPS0101/310309998/-1/KAMLOOPS/employers-flustered-by-new-worksafebc-rules

Disability Act lawsuit targets Queen Mary

On a visit to the Queen Mary in 2012, Long Beach resident Ben Rockwell had trouble getting around the historic ship in his wheelchair.



http://www.ocregister.com/articles/rockwell-533935-case-ada.html

Division of Employment Security is cutting costs

Shutting down a high-speed data line that was no longer needed – and wasn’t even being used – is saving the state Division of Employment Security $24,882 a month.



http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/10/30/4427541/division-of-employment-security.html#storylink=rss

Four plead guilty to phone hacking plots during Brooks and Coulson editorships

Former chief executive of News International Rebekah Brooks leaves the Old Bailey Central Criminal Court with her husband Charlie.



http://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/1344276/four-plead-guilty-phone-hacking-plots-during-brooks-and-coulson

from Al Jazeera: the Fall of the House of Calderon

You can't see this broadcast live if you can't get Al Jazeera America - and if you're in OC and you don't get your digital channels from a satellite, you probably can't - but that channel has just posted it's big story on the FBI investigation into State Senator Ron Calderon , and it looks huge.



http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/2013/10/breaking-news-from-al-jazeera-the-fall-of-the-house-of-calderon/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+orangejuiceblog%2FRSS2+%28New+Orange+Juice%21%29

Obama Lies, Health Care Dies

Barack Obama gave a speech in Boston today in which he tried to cover his rear with respect to the growing Obamacare debacle.



http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2013/10/obama-lies-health-care-dies.php?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+powerlineblog%2Flivefeed+%28Power+Line%29

IRA Financial Group Introduces IRS Prohibited Transaction...

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



http://www.prweb.com/releases/ira-disqualified-person/prohibited-transaction/prweb11276678.htm

Economic Report: Private job gains lowest in six months: ADP

Private employment growth slowed in October, as firms adding the fewest jobs in six months, Automatic Data Processing Inc. reported Wednesday.



http://www.marketwatch.com/story/private-job-gains-lowest-in-six-months-adp-2013-10-30?siteid=rss&rss=1

A Lie From Day One

From Florida to California, consumers are getting notices their health plans are cancelled.



http://spectator.org/archives/2013/10/30/a-lie-from-day-one

Private sector adds 130,000 jobs in October: ADP

Private-sector employment gains slowed down in October, as employers added 130,000 jobs, Automatic Data Processing Inc. reported Wednesday.



http://www.marketwatch.com/story/private-sector-adds-130000-jobs-in-october-adp-2013-10-30-8911720?siteid=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A%20marketwatch%2Fmarketpulse%20(MarketWatch.com%20-%20MarketPulse)

Coming up: ADP private-sector jobs in October

Economists forecast that private companies added 150,000 jobs in October, down from 166,000 in September, according to a MarketWatch survey.



http://www.marketwatch.com/story/coming-up-adp-private-sector-jobs-in-october-2013-10-30?siteid=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A%20marketwatch%2Fmarketpulse%20(MarketWatch.com%20-%20MarketPulse)

Worker claims harassment, sues city of Duluth

Mark Tucker, a utility operator with the city of Duluth, is shown pushing aside ice in a section of Mission Creek that was being dredged of sediment and debris in early April.



http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/282065/

A Lie From Day One

The liar is none other than the President of the United States. On June 15, 2009, President Obama told a town hall meeting that 'No matter how we reform healthcare, we will keep this promise.... if you like your healthcare plan, you will be able to keep your health care plan.



http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3085393/posts

NCO Financial exiting Getzville, 101 jobs lost

NCO Financial is closing its office in Getzville, eliminating 101 jobs, according to a file with the state Department of Labor. The WARN item, posted Tuesday, said employees at the global debt collection company, will be let go starting Oct. 29 and continuing through Jan. 27, 2014.



http://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/blog/morning_roundup/2013/10/nco-financial-exiting-getzville-101.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_buffalo+%28Business+First+of+Buffalo%29

Discover Infographic on Employee Benefits

The Society for Financial Awareness, SOFA, has crafted a new Infographic titled "Maximizing Employee Benefits Communication" following recent trends in employee benefits from 2013, explaining how SOFA can resolve some crucial issues happening right now.



http://www.i-newswire.com/discover-infographic-on-employee/246857

Class status OK'd in hospital suit

A federal judge in Oregon has approved the class-action status of a lawsuit that alleges St. Charles Health System required its employees to undergo mandatory, unpaid training.



http://www.bendbulletin.com/article/20131030/NEWS01/310300352/1001?ref=fpfeatblock

Cumbrian MPs' concerns over police commissioner's expenses leak saga

Cumbria's MPs have called for lessons to be learned after the woman who leaked information on Cumbria's crime commissioner's expenses spoke out about her treatment at the hands of officers.



http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/cumbrian-mps-concerns-over-police-commissioner-s-expenses-leak-saga-1.1094759

Workplace fairness for all

From Main Street to Wall Street, this country's belief in the American Dream remains strong, even unshakable during the tough economic times of the last few years.



http://www.politico.com/story/2013/10/opinion-chad-griffin-workplace-fairness-for-all-99072.html

The fate of ENDA is still uncertain in the Senate. Herea s why.

Prospects for passing a measure to ban workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity improved Tuesday evening, but the proposal is still a few votes short of clearing procedural hurdles in the Senate.



http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2013/10/30/the-fate-of-enda-is-still-uncertain-in-the-senate-heres-why/

Sex Injury Compensation Case: Woman Loses Bid

A woman injured when a glass light fitting fell and hit her while she was having sex on a business trip has lost a four-year court battle for worker's compensation.



http://www.forthone.com/news/uk-and-world/20131030-sex-injury-compensation-case-woman-loses-bid/

Sonoma County Opens First Traffic Roundabout

SANTA ROSA, Calif. - The intersection of Arnold Drive and Agua Caliente Road, outside of Sonoma, has been improved with a new roundabout.



http://sonomavalley.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/sonoma-county-opens-first-traffic-roundabout

Fare hike size slammed

Bus and paratransit riders aren't necessarily objecting to a fare hike, but to the fact it would double the current rate over two years.



http://www.delawareonline.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.delawareonline.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013310290117%26nclick_check%3D1

Tammy Gurowski: Firms must leverage every resource

Small businesses have a unique niche in the marketplace. They serve as economic engines that drive regional economies while often combating many challenges that could render them obsolete.



http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013310300003

State rec. area in NW Neb. to reopen Thursday

Walgren Lake State Recreation Area will open on Thursday. The SRA in Sheridan County has been closed since Sept.



http://www.kotatv.com/story/23714179/state-rec-area-in-nw-neb-to-reopen-thursday

PCC expenses leak: 'Whistleblowers need protection'

A union official at the centre of an investigation focused on the leaking of a police and crime commissioner's expenses has called for greater protection for whistleblowers.



http://www.policeoracle.com/news/Police+Staff/2013/Oct/30/PCC-expenses-leak-Whistleblowers-need-protection_73195.html

Shutdown delays jobless rate release

Typically, local jobless rates for September would have been released earlier this week, but the federal government shutdown forced that release back to Nov. 22 when local results for both September and October will be released, according to state officials.



http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/business/shutdown-delays-jobless-rate-release-1.1576901

Push to raise Minnesota's minimum wage continues

Some state legislators are planning to push this season to raise Minnesota's hourly minimum wage, despite failed attempts last session.



http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2013/10/29/push-raise-minnesotas-minimum-wage-continues

PDQ's New Classroom Intruder Cylindrical Lock: A New Dimension in...

The new Classroom Intruder Cylinder Lock from PDQ enables school staff members to check the locked/unlocked status of a door with an LED indicator, avoiding the need to open the door in order to check the outside lever.



http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/10/prweb11263616.htm

Know where you stand when you start employing

As an employer you need to ensure you are up to speed with the three basic areas of employee rights: pay and hours, discrimination and disciplinary proceedings.



http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Know-stand-start-employing/story-20006384-detail/story.html

BISD workers say they were deprived pay

A group of Beaumont school district employees are disputing the way overtime pay is calculated, claiming they are being deprived their rights under the Fair Labor Standards Act.San Miguel, who is paid hourly, said the district calculates time and a half overtime based on only his base pay, not accounting for additional remuneration for seniority, ... (more)



http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/BISD-workers-say-they-were-deprived-pay-4936689.php

Shutdown delays jobless rate release

Typically, local joblessness rates for September would have been released earlier this week, but the federal government shutdown forced that release back to Nov. 22 when local results for both September and October will be released, according to state officials.



http://citizensvoice.com/news/business/shutdown-delays-jobless-rate-release-1.1576976

Kingman County voters reject sales tax increase for new jail, law enforcement center

Kingman County voters have rejected a proposed countywide sales tax to help fund construction of a new county law enforcement center.



http://www.kake.com/home/headlines/Kingman-County-voters-reject-sales-tax-increase-for-new-jail-law-enforcement-center-229806131.html

Fate of Mary Nohl House unclear after neighborhood meeting in Fox Point

Owners of the renowned Mary Nohl House - or "Witch's House," depending on who you're talking to - are headed back to the drawing board after receiving mixed feedback from neighbors on their plan to reopen the property.



http://www.myfoxpointnow.com/news/228872251.html

Future of Music Summit 2013: Patience and revolution

In the words of the scheming royal adviser Littlefinger in the cable-TV series "Game of Thrones," "Chaos is a ladder."



http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2013/10/29/2647420/future-of-music-summit-2013-patience.html

Ex UC Davis cop who pepper-sprayed Occupy protesters reaches worker's comp settlement

The former University of California, Davis police officer who pepper-sprayed Occupy protesters has reached a worker's compensation settlement with the university system.



http://www.mercurynews.com/education/ci_24378574/ex-uc-davis-cop-who-pepper-sprayed-occupy?source=rss

Business log: J.C. Star Outlet expected to close, NRG Energy reports layoffs at Titus

J.C. 5 Star Outlet, Fairgrounds Square Mall, Muhlenberg Township, is expected to close around Nov. 30, according to a notice filed with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.



http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=517707

Senators urged: Focus on Napoles NGOs

Senators who will question alleged pork scam mastermind Janet Lim Napoles must focus on her foundations and not on the alleged role of lawmakers in the alleged scam, the dean of the San Beda College Graduate School of Law said Wednesday.



http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/10/30/13/senators-urged-focus-napoles-ngos

Outrage as California cop who pepper-sprayed students awarded $38,000 ...

The graphic video imagery of a University of California - Davis campus cop casually pepper spraying students in a sit-in demonstration outdoors has resurfaced again.



http://www.naturalnews.com/042712_California_cop_pepper-sprayed_students_psychiatric_suffering.html

Project Censored 2013

The news that didn't make the mainstream news by Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez This year's annual Project Censored list of the most underreported news stories includes the widening wealth gap, the trial of Pfc.



http://missoulanews.bigskypress.com/missoula/project-censored-2013/Content?oid=1903855

Agency aids older workers on jobs quest

Chore Service : In-home support services such as heavy cleaning, minor carpentry, plumbing and electrical repairs, to modify homes to accommodate disabilities.



http://www.timesleader.com/news/local-news/944844/Agency-aids-older-workers-on-jobs-quest&source=RSS

It was a good week for Sen. Mark Pryor

CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENTS. Little Rock banker French Hill , who'd previously announced for an open state House seat, launched his campaign for 2nd District Congress.



http://www.arktimes.com/arkansas/it-was-a-good-week-for-sen-mark-pryor/Content?oid=3090985

NH's Legislative Ethics Committee wants answers from Sen. Bragdon

A letter from the committee's chairman Marty Gross was sent to Sen. Peter Bragdon, R-Milford, and his attorney Tuesday, after a 6-0 vote Monday to open a preliminary investigation.



http://www.unionleader.com/article/20131030/NEWS06/131039971

Department of Labor files complaint after whistleblower firing at...

Receive FREE access by logging in to or creating your Spokesman.com account. The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a whistleblower complaint against Clearwater Paper Corp. for allegedly firing a worker who raised concerns about excessive sawdust exposure.



http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2013/oct/29/department-labor-files-complaint-after-whistleblow/

Sorenson Communications Congratulates New FCC Commissioners, Calls...

Sorenson also urged the new commissioners to ensure that recent FCC actions don't undermine the availability of telecommunication services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing.



http://www.sys-con.com/node/2854665

Report: NICE bus stop announcements fall short for disabled riders

Angela Davis, of Hempstead, center, a member fo the Long Island Bus Riders Union gathers with other union members and bus riders to call on Veolia to improve bus service for people with disabilities.



http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/report-nice-bus-stop-announcements-fall-short-for-disabled-riders-1.6343378

Kahlotus City Council has 2 open seats

The Robitailles, who are mother and son, share similar views about wanting to see the city of Kahlotus grow, they say.



http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2013/10/29/2648571/kahlotus-city-council-has-2-open.html#storylink=rss

Maine Gov. LePage criticized for '47 percent' remark

Republican Gov. Paul LePage's political opponents attacked him on Tuesday for saying during a private event earlier this month that about 47 percent of able-bodied Maine residents don't work.



http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20131022-NEWS-131029927

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

Blind NC college student kicked off city bus due to service dog

A blind North Carolina college student says he was asked to get off of a city bus because the bus driver was not sure if his service dog was allowed.



http://www.wbtv.com/story/23823902/blind-nc-college-student-kicked-off-city-bus-due-to-service-dog

UCPS: Jury award will cut into long list of needs

The Union County Public Schools Board of Education and district leaders will soon discuss how to spend the roughly $91 million in addition money the system recently was awarded by a Union County jury, assuming the money comes through early next year.



http://www.unioncountyweekly.com/news/2013/10/ucps-jury-award-will-cut-into-long-list-of-needs/

Century Aluminum Retirees Continue Fighting in Court [State Journal,...

The group is no stranger to occupying, protesting and picketing the company's claim that it had a reservation of rights to change, cancel or terminate benefits at any time.



http://insurancenewsnet.com/oarticle/2013/10/16/century-aluminum-retirees-continue-fighting-in-court-%5bstate-journal-the-charle-a-405474.html

U.S. House passes bill to delay fiduciary rules at SEC, Labor Dept

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a controversial bill on Tuesday that would delay two government regulators from adopting rules requiring stock brokers and retirement account financial advisers to put their customers' interests ahead of their own.



http://money.msn.com/business-news/article.aspx?feed=OBR&date=20131029&id=17050017

Pence touts media shield work at AP conference

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence on Monday told journalists that he's continuing to push for a federal media shield law and told them to press for suspension of the federal health care law.



http://www.ibj.com/pence-touts-media-shield-work-at-ap-conference/PARAMS/article/44300

Self-Directed IRA Investors Looking to Hard Assets to Diversify...

As equity markets hit all-time highs again, self-directed IRA investors looking to protect against another 2008 financial crisis As equity markets hit all-time highs again, self-directed IRA investors looking to protect against another 2008 financial crisis The trend of moving retirement funds in traditional equities to hard asset investments, such ... (more)



http://www.prweb.com/releases/self-directed-ira-real-/estate-assets-market-risk/prweb11253242.htm

Solo 401(k) Plan Surpassing Sep Ira As Retirement Plan of Choice for...

Over 80% of CPAs and tax professionals surveyed choosing the Solo 401 Plan vs. the SEP IRA as the retirement plan of choice for the self-employed It has taken time, but CPAs and tax professionals throughout the United States are starting to embrace the significant benefits of the solo 401 Plan vs. the SEP IRA for self-employed individuals from a ... (more)



http://www.prweb.com/releases/solo-401k-sep-ira-self/employed-small-business/prweb11266172.htm

Chemed Corporation (NYSE: CHE) Former Employee Investigation over potential Wrongdoing

Oct. 29, 2013 - An investigation on behalf of former employees of Chemed Corporation , who is a current or former participant in the Chemed Employee Stock Ownership Plan, concerning potential Breaches of Fiduciary Duty was announced.



http://www.prlog.org/12233819-chemed-corporation-nyse-che-former-employee-investigation-over-potential-wrongdoing.html

ISTOOK: Senators and sex: The ENDA gender identity circus comes to Washington

The circus of gender identity has come to the nation's capital; it will be playing in the U.S. Senate between now and Thanksgiving.



http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/ernest-istook-knowing-inside/2013/oct/29/senators-and-sex-gender-identity-circus-comes-wash/

Letter Box

I read Susan Daigneault's letter about service dogs and hygiene that appeared in Thursday's Reformer with interest .



http://www.reformer.com/letterstotheeditor/ci_24391409/letter-box?source=rss

Help Wanted: Wait Staff At Race Lane Restaurant

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



http://riverhead.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/help-wanted-wait-staff-at-race-lane-restaurant-riverhead

' 600k' pay-out to Sharon Shoesmith, social service chief who failed Baby P

' 600,000' pay-out to shamed Sharon Shoesmith: Reward for social services chief who was sacked over death of Baby P Pay-out: Sharon Shoesmith, the social services chief who failed to save the life of Baby P, is to receive 600,000 as part of an unfair dismissal claim The social services chief who failed to save the life of Baby P is to receive a ... (more)



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2478674/600k-pay-Sharon-Shoesmith-social-service-chief-failed-Baby-P.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Letter: Numbers add up for renovation

I had some initial reservations regarding the Monument Mountain renovation. "Why is a 50-year-old school old, but a 50-year-old house is not? Why can't we just replace the windows, roof, furnace, etc.



http://www.berkshireeagle.com/opinion/ci_24407111/letter-numbers-add-up-renovation?source=rss

Red Sox return home a team on the verge

Actress and transgender advocate Laverne Cox, who has a recurring role as 'Sophia' in the hit Netflix series 'Orange is the new Black,' will give a lecture at Emerson College next week about her 'journey to womanhood,' campus officials said .



http://www.boston.com/yourcampus/news/emerson/2013/10/orange_is_the_new_black_actress_transgender_activist_laverne_cox_to_speak_at_emerson_college.html?rss_id=Most+Popular

USCIS Issues Guidance Regarding Handling of Certain I-129 Petitions...

During the government shutdown between October 1 and October 17, 2013, while the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services was operational as usual, the Department of Labor was not.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/uscis-issues-guidance-regarding-handling-54576/

First Lady Heading to Disney World

Walt Disney World officials said Monday that the First Lady will be the keynote speaker at a veterans' event next month at the theme park resort.



http://www.wjno.com/articles/1290-wjno-local-news-wire-120981/first-lady-heading-to-disney-world-11775767/

Recent Case Opens Door to Civil Enforcement Claims for Negligent FICA Tax Withholding

A District Court in Eastern Michigan recently rejected a motion to dismiss a participant's benefit claim, holding that an employer legally could be liable to a participant in a nonqualified deferred compensation plan when the employer did not properly withhold FICA tax in the manner most advantageous to the participant.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/recent-case-opens-door-to-civil-enforcem-58670/

EventInsure.net, Part of MovieInsure.com Insurance Services, is a...

EventInsure.net, Part of MovieInsure.com Insurance Services, is a Provider of Low Cost Event Insurance - Now Licensed in 20 States Including California and New York EventInsure.net, part of MovieInsure.com Insurance services, is a provider of low cost event insurance - now licensed to transact business in 20 states, including California, New York, ... (more)



http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/10/prweb11278093.htm

New "Whistleblower" Portal Lets User Report Incidents Anonymously

A new Web-based portal could offer employees and other users an anonymous method of reporting complaints or security violations in their enterprises without fear of reprisal.



http://www.darkreading.com/management/new-whistleblower-portal-lets-user-repor/240163233

Legal columnist: End age discrimination in the state judiciary and vote 'Yes' on Proposition 6

New York Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman delivers his State of the Judiciary address at the Court of Appeals on Feb. 5 in Albany.



http://www.silive.com/opinion/danielleddy/index.ssf/2013/10/end_age_discrimination_in_the.html

Ex UC Davis cop who pepper-sprayed Occupy protesters reaches worker's comp settlement

The former University of California, Davis police officer who pepper-sprayed Occupy protesters has reached a worker's compensation settlement with the university system.



http://www.mercurynews.com/education/ci_24378574/ex-uc-davis-cop-who-pepper-sprayed-occupy?source=rss

OSHA Finally Releases Proposed New Rule on Silica Exposure

On August 23, 2013 the Occupational Safety and Health Administration published a proposed new rule on silica exposure.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/osha-finally-releases-proposed-new-rule-72824/

Can biometric hand screening amount to religious bias? Mark-of-the-devil worry leads to EEOC suit

Religious bias complaints are a small percentage of workplace discrimination claims made at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, but the numbers are increasing.



http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/can_biometric_hand_screening_amount_to_religious_bias_mark-of-the-devil_wor/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=ABA+Journal+Top+Stories

Help Wanted: Disability bias at work

Water is often consumed during staff meetings. The prohibition of beverages, especially if a worker has a medical condition requiring frequent drinking of water, could be a violation of the law.



http://www.newsday.com/columnists/carrie-mason-draffen/help-wanted-disability-bias-at-work-1.6335155

Our Opinion: Customer service

Such is the case with the federal Americans With Disabilities Act. The mandate has been instrumental in helping people with disabilities improve their quality of life.



http://www.tallahassee.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tallahassee.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013310290001%26nclick_check%3D1

State rec. area in NW Neb. to reopen Thursday

Walgren Lake State Recreation Area will open on Thursday. The SRA in Sheridan County has been closed since Sept.



http://www.kotatv.com/story/23714179/state-rec-area-in-nw-neb-to-reopen-thursday

Under Perez, Labor Department produces a blizzard of new rules

Newly installed Labor Secretary Thomas Perez is presiding over a burst of rule-making unseen at the agency for years.



http://thehill.com/blogs/regwatch/labor/331083-under-perez-labor-department-produces-a-blizzard-of-new-rules

First lady coming to Disney for vets event

Michelle Obama is coming to Walt Disney World. Disney officials said Monday that the first lady will be the keynote speaker at a veterans' event next month at the theme park resort.



http://www.floridatoday.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.floridatoday.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013310290045%26nclick_check%3D1

Port Chester Officials Fight for Accessibility at Train Station

People in wheelchairs and mothers with strollers do not have it easy at the Port Chester train station.



http://portchester.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/port-chester-officials-fight-for-accessibility-at-train-station

Employment Management Services, LLC Streamlines Business Processes...

The NOVAtime system is very user-friendly. It has been instrumental in keeping hours worked accurate, as well as deductions and earnings of other kinds.



http://www.prweb.com/releases/time-attendance/workforce-management/prweb11268759.htm

CHRAJ prosecuting, premature - Dep. Commissioner

Mr Richard Quayson, Deputy Commissioner of the Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice has cautioned against calls for the Commission to be given powers to prosecute in its cases being handled, since this could lead to abuse.



http://www.ghanamma.com/chraj-prosecuting-premature-dep-commissioner/

Marcos shocked over pork whistleblower's accusations

Senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. denied he released some P24.25 million to a non-government organization named Masaganang Ani Para Sa Magsasaka Foundation, Inc. for supposed livelihood projects in Davao del Sur and Davao Oriental.



http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/10/29/13/marcos-shocked-over-pork-whistleblowers-accusations

Cynthia E. Gitt Recognized for Excellence by Capital Who's Who

About Cynthia E. Gitt Cynthia E. Gitt is Principal and Co-Founder of Brown Gitt Law Group, LLP .



http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/cynthia-e-gitt-recognized-for-excellence-by-capital-whos-who-366498.php

Retailer to pay over $2.5 million to settle False Claims Act violations

An employee of Kmart filed a whistleblower claim against his employer, alleging that the company was defrauding the government.



http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/retailer-to-pay-over-25-million-to-settle-false-claims-act-violations-366623.php

Pumpkin Politics and More

Rob Kall is executive editor, publisher and website architect of OpEdNews.com, Host of the Rob Kall Bottom Up Radio Show , and publisher of Storycon.org , President of Futurehealth, Inc , and an inventor .



http://www.opednews.com/articles/Pumpkin-Politics-and-More-by-Rob-Kall-Halloween-131029-275.html

Lincoln's future on the line

The district endured a 9-day teachers strike in March, non-certified staff continue to work without a contract, and the district has a deficit budget.



http://www.saukvalley.com/2013/10/28/lincolns-future-on-the-line/ah28347/

Letter: Numbers add up for renovation

I had some initial reservations regarding the Monument Mountain renovation. "Why is a 50-year-old school old, but a 50-year-old house is not? Why can't we just replace the windows, roof, furnace, etc.



http://www.berkshireeagle.com/opinion/ci_24407111/letter-numbers-add-up-renovation

Outsourced tip-off lines chase profit not truth

A fair and just society is characterised by mechanisms to report truth and challenge powerful interests, without fear or favour.



http://www.iol.co.za/business/opinion/outsourced-tip-off-lines-chase-profit-not-truth-1.1598653

WSU Puts $2.5 Million Grant Toward Growing Health Info Programs

Ogden The Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions at Weber State University has received a $2.5 million "capacity-building grant" to double the size of two programs: health information technology and health information management.



http://www.utahbusiness.com/articles/view/wsu_puts_2_5_million_grant_toward_growing_health

Capitol Hill Update, 28 October, 2013

House & Senate/Schedule: Currently the House is scheduled to be in session until Wednesday evening, and will then recess through next week until after Veterans' day, November 11th.



http://www.freedomworks.org/blog/jwithrow/capitol-hill-update-28-october-2013

OSHA Releases Chemical Guidelines

Each year in the US, tens of thousands of workers are made sick or die from occupational exposures to the thousands of hazardous chemicals that are used in workplaces every day.



http://www.happi.com/contents/view_breaking-news/2013-10-29/osha-releases-chemical-guidelines/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HappiBreakingNews+%28Happi+Breaking+News%29

Prevailing wage shouldn't hold up transportation bill

A rare meeting of state House and Senate leaders Tuesday was a signal that the Legislature is getting close to approving a transportation bill to improve Pennsylvania's hurting road and bridge system.



http://lewistownsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/542798/Prevailing-wage-shouldn-t-hold-up-transportation-bill.html?nav=5003

Detroit area lawyer not deterred by obstacles in fight for New York marathon finish

At 4:30 a.m. Sunday, Richard Bernstein, a lawyer and former Wayne State University trustee, will lace up his sneakers to race in yet another marathon: No.



http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131029/METRO08/310290035/-1/rss12

Employment Law -- Oct 23, 2013

Why it matters: California employers scored a victory with the Peng decision, with the court making clear that a procedural error in failing to include the relevant rules governing an employment arbitration agreement should not prevent an employer from enforcing the terms of the agreement.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/employment-law-oct-23-2013-15197/

More Practical Employment Law Issues Facing Government Contractors As ...

The federal government shutdown is now entering its third week. Although there are some hopeful signs here in Washington that an agreement that will allow the federal government to reopen will be reached, it is unclear when a deal will be forged.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/more-practical-employment-law-issues-fac-52670/

Affirmative Action And Employment Cases Dot The Supreme Court's Docket

The Supreme Court's new term opens today, and several cases with possible implications for employers are already on the schedule.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/affirmative-action-and-employment-cases-27729/

Man With Service Animal Asked to Get Off City Bus

A UNCG student says he was asked to get off of a city bus because the bus driver was not sure if his service dog was allowed.



http://www.digtriad.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=304217

Wages for Furloughed Employees

As the government shutdown winds on, many government contractors and clients have faced stop work orders from the government.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/wages-for-furloughed-employees-22681/

State and Federal False Claims Act Defendant Seeks to Prevent Use of...

United States ex rel. Bahnsen v. Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corp., No. 11 CV 1210 .: Two former employees of Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation - one from its Customer Service Department and the other from its Billing and Collections Department - brought this action alleging that BSNC violated the federal and several state False ... (more)



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/state-and-federal-false-claims-act-defen-55090/

Employment Newsletter - October 2013: U.S. Supreme Court Limits Who...

On June 24, 2013, the United States Supreme Court in Vance v. Ball State University, 133 S.Ct.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/employment-newsletter-october-2013-u-48392/

Proactive Whistleblower Strategies

The recent announcement of SEC whistleblower awards is an important reminder on the need for companies to devote time and attention to proactive whistleblower policies and practices.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/proactive-whistleblower-strategies-47289/

LePage insults Mainers by reviving Romney gaff

"About 47 percent of Mainers don't work." That's what the governor said to a Maine women's group at a conference last week.



http://usmfreepress.org/2013/10/28/lepage-insults-mainers-by-reviving-romney-gaff/

California Appellate Court Finds Employees Must Show Discrimination...

Alamo v. Practice Management Information Corp. , No. B230909 : In Alamo , a former employee who was fired upon her return from maternity leave brought a lawsuit for pregnancy discrimination in violation of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and wrongful termination in violation of public policy.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/california-appellate-court-finds-employe-67480/

California Legislative Update 2013

Governor Jerry Brown recently signed bills enacting several new employment statutes, marking the end of the California Legislature's 2013 regular session.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/california-legislative-update-2013-64204/

ACA Not Enough to Save Penn State's Employee Wellness Program

Recent negative media reports caused Pennsylvania State University to modify its employee wellness program, making clear that considering compliance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 alone is not enough when employers launch such programs.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/aca-not-enough-to-save-penn-states-empl-05718/

OSHA Announces Release of New Resources to Better Protect Workers from Hazardous Chemicals

Each year in the U.S., tens of thousands of workers are made sick or die from occupational exposures to hazardous chemicals.



http://www.inkworldmagazine.com/news/2013/10/25/osha_announces_release_of_new_resources_to_better_protect_workers_from_hazardous_chemicals_?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+InkWorldBreakingNews+%28Ink+World+Magazine+Breaking+News%29

Taxes emerge as key issue in Nassau executive race

Taxes have become the key issue in the late stages of the rematch between Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano and challenger Thomas Suozzi, with both men making it the focus of television ads, mailings and news conferences.



http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/taxes-emerge-as-key-issue-in-nassau-executive-race-1.6336048

Agenda - Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

The ordinance would permit a 908 square foot detached garage. CODE SECTION: 34-5.1.2.D APPLICANT/OWNER: Gary and Gloria Shelton B. ZBA CASE: 11-13-5501 LOCATION: 29621 Minglewood PARCEL I.D.: 23-11-279-006 ZONE: RA-1 REQUEST: In order to install a four foot high metal fence in the exterior side yard, a one foot height variance is requested.



http://www.hometownlife.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013131028003

DOL Continues Effort to Subject TRICARE Providers to Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Audits

Previously, we reported how the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia found in UPMC Braddock v.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/dol-continues-effort-to-subject-tricare-31201/

Employment Newsletter - October 2013: U.S. Supreme Court Limits Who...

On June 24, 2013, the United States Supreme Court in Vance v. Ball State University, 133 S.Ct.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/employment-newsletter-october-2013-u-48392/

Michelle Obama visits Disney for veterans event

Disney officials said Monday that the First Lady will be the keynote speaker at a veterans' event next month at the theme park resort.



http://www.newstalkradiowhio.com/news/ap/military/michelle-obama-visits-disney-for-veterans-event/nbZ6R/

Watkins Glen chamber plans mentoring event

The Business and Education Committee of the Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Student Mentoring event, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel.



http://www.pressconnects.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pressconnects.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013310280022%26nclick_check%3D1

Federal workers must pay back unemployement benefits received during shutdown

A government worker in Chicago protests the possibility of a federal shutdown on Sept.



http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2013/10/federal_workers_must_pay_back_unemployement_benefits_received_during_shutdown.html

U.S. Department of Labor investigating pay practice of San Francisco Giants

The U.S. Department of Labor has launched a second investigation into the San Francisco Giants baseball team improperly paying its employees, a department spokeswoman said Friday.



http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_24402098/u-s-department-labor-investigating-pay-practice-san

U.S. Department of Labor investigating pay practice of San Francisco Giants

The U.S. Department of Labor has launched a second investigation into the San Francisco Giants baseball team improperly paying its employees, a department spokeswoman said Friday.



http://www.insidebayarea.com/news/ci_24402098/u-s-department-labor-investigating-pay-practice-san

Firefighter marks 40 years on job

Firefighter/paramedic George Lingle's 56th birthday, on Oct. 20, marked his 40th year with Clark County Fire & Rescue.



http://www.columbian.com/news/2013/oct/28/firefighter-marks-40-years-on-job-george-lingle/

Recruiters Post 120K Sales Jobs This Week on SellingCrossing.com,...

The current data is indicative of the fact that the sales job market will continue to trend upward through the end of 2013 and through 2014.- Harrison Barnes, CEO at SellingCrossing According to the National Employment Report released by the United States Department of Labor, the economy added 148,000 total nonfarm jobs in September with the ... (more)



http://www.prweb.com/releases/news/sellingcrossing/prweb11272594.htm

WA: C-Tran Riders Stretch Definition of Service Animal

When a No. 71 C-Tran bus pulled up to a stop on Highway 99 this month, the driver encountered what might be called a creative interpretation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.



http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/11210519/riders-stretch-definition-of-service-animal

'The Fifth Estate' forgets to answer the 'why' of WikiLeaks

The intrigue that surrounds WikiLeaks and the legend-like feel to its existence and survival is fascinating to say the least.



http://www.examiner.com/review/the-fifth-estate-forgets-to-answer-the-why-of-wikileaks

Bionic bicep offers strength of Hercules

In the past, if you wanted to be able to be able to lift more weight you would have to spend months bulking up at the gym.



http://www.ktvz.com/lifestyle/technology/Bionic-bicep-offers-strength-of-Hercules/-/15213156/22626232/-/me0dst/-/index.html

New LockPath Whistleblower Portal Provides Secure, Anonymous Reporting

LockPath , a provider of innovative governance, risk management and compliance solutions, today announced the release of Anonymous Incident Portal , a new cloud-based service that lets users securely and anonymously report incidents, complaints, violations and more.



http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/new-lockpath-whistleblower-portal-provides-secure-anonymous-reporting-1845440.htm

ComEd, Openlands Award Green to Municipalities, Nonprofits for Protecting Green Space

Many municipal and nonprofit budgets are stretched thin and U.S. cities face falling revenues for a sixth-straight year in the current economic climate, according to the National League of Cities into savanna and wetlands, including walking path and signage for the public's education and enjoyment.



http://www.sys-con.com/node/2851375

Insurance uncertainty | October 27, 2013

Sunset Plumbing in Bend provides employee health insurance through a Bend Chamber of Commerce-sponsored health plan.



http://www.bendbulletin.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20131027/NEWS01/310270328/0/FRONTPAGE

The Cost of Fast Food: It's Not Just Your Expanding Waistline

Do you feel bad about yourself when, in a moment of weakness, you swing by the fast-food drive-thru and inhale a combo meal or placate the kiddies with some chicken nuggets? Next time that happens, here's a reason to feel worse: A new study has found that the low wages paid by fast-food restaurants puts a $7 billion burden on taxpayers in the form ... (more)



http://nanuet.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/the-cost-of-fast-food-its-not-just-your-expanding-waistline_b278a08a-nanuet

Privatized Custodians Reach Tentantive Contract

Two years after the school district privatized a third of its unionized custodial workforce, the new, part-time workers cleaning city schools now have their own union - and a tentative deal with their private employer that would bring them health care, sick days and paid vacations.



http://www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/custodians_reach_tentantive_deal/

People, parking are central to Rike's campaign

Instead of mailing postcards or buying advertisements, he's spent the last two months attending the meetings of local organizations and visiting city businesses.



http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/delaware/news/2013/10/25/delaware-city-council-race-people-parking-are-central-to-rikes-campaign.html

Cumbria police worker calls for better protection for whistleblowers

The identity of the woman told she will face no criminal action has been revealed as Irene Brown, 51, a Unison union official with the county's constabulary.



http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/cumbria-police-worker-calls-for-better-protection-for-whistleblowers-1.1094169

CEO Vs. Worker: New Rule Requires Pay Ratio Disclosure

After three years, the Securities & Exchange Commission is finally following through on one of the Dodd-Frank law's more controversial requirements: It has proposed that public companies disclose how the pay of their CEOs compares to that of their workers.



http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article/95377/ceo-vs-worker-new-rule-requires-pay-ratio-disclosure

The Sun election 2013 coverage: Boston

You can get full digital access to our website along with our printed publication for 35.00 per year.



http://www.thesunnews.net/news/830-The_Sun_election_2013_coverage_Boston.html

First Lady Michelle Obama Will Give The Keynote Address At...

First Lady Michelle Obama is scheduled to give the keynote address at Disney's 2013 "Veterans Institute" workshop.



http://www.disneydreaming.com/2013/10/28/first-lady-michelle-obama-will-give-the-keynote-address-at-disneys-2013-veterans-institute-workshop/

Retirement tip for Gen Y: Save now

When you are young, retirement can seem like it's a million light-years away. But time passes quickly, and yesterday's retirement dreams can soon morph into tomorrow's savings nightmares if you fail to plan.



http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/retirement-tip-for-gen-y-save-now.aspx

Why Gigi Reyes, Ruby Tuason should testify

MANILA If she had her way, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said representatives and chiefs of staff of lawmakers should shed light on the alleged P10 billion pork barrel scam involving Janet Lim Napoles.



http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/focus/10/28/13/why-gigi-reyes-ruby-tuason-should-testify

Cindy McCain Signs Petition Asking John McCain To Back Gay Protections Bill ENDA

Cindy McCain, the wife of Arizona Senator John McCain, a Republican, has signed a petition asking the senator to back the Employment Non-Discrimination Act , which seeks to prohibit workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.



http://www.ontopmag.com/article.aspx?id=16800&MediaType=1&Category=26#

Respected Attorney and Mediation Professional William Trumpeter...

Tennessee attorney and alternate dispute resolution professional William Trumpeter joins premier ADR network to expand his online presence and reach more potential clients.



http://www.prweb.com/releases/mediation/william-g-trumpeter/prweb11269771.htm

Volunteers come together to build playground in a day

Saturday morning, a vacant space at a West Valley City residential complex became a fully functioning playground that kids and adults of all ages can use.



http://www.ksl.com/?sid=27401826&nid=148&s_cid=rss-extlink

Employment Law -- Oct 23, 2013

Why it matters: California employers scored a victory with the Peng decision, with the court making clear that a procedural error in failing to include the relevant rules governing an employment arbitration agreement should not prevent an employer from enforcing the terms of the agreement.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/employment-law-oct-23-2013-15197/

Local volunteer has Braille added to bus stops

Four years ago, StarMetro announced a plan to do away with its hub-and-spoke route system in favor of a decentralized network using 40 stops as transfer points.



http://www.tallahassee.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tallahassee.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013310280022%26nclick_check%3D1

More Practical Employment Law Issues Facing Government Contractors As ...

The federal government shutdown is now entering its third week. Although there are some hopeful signs here in Washington that an agreement that will allow the federal government to reopen will be reached, it is unclear when a deal will be forged.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/more-practical-employment-law-issues-fac-52670/

DC Cabbies Sue City Over GPS Spying

Taxi drivers in Washington, DC last week filed a lawsuit against the city over its decision to force the installation of GPS spying devices in all cabs.



http://www.thenewspaper.com/news/42/4233.asp

Wages for Furloughed Employees

As the government shutdown winds on, many government contractors and clients have faced stop work orders from the government.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/wages-for-furloughed-employees-22681/

Navigating Post-Shutdown Employment Law Issues For Government Contractors

After more than two weeks, the federal government shutdown finally ended late in the evening on October 16, 2013.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/navigating-post-shutdown-employment-law-06179/

Norfolk incinerator: How we got to today's crunch meeting

Trade unionists are divided over the incinerator, with some travelling to County GHall for a protest today, while a senior official says the scheme should go ahead.



http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/norfolk_incinerator_how_we_got_to_today_s_crunch_meeting_1_2936209

Communication Strategies Group Marks 10 Years of Chicago Public Relations

In a world where entrepreneurship is a risk heightened by a struggling economy, boutique PR firm Communication Strategies Group, Inc. has beat the odds, and is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.



http://www.pr.com/press-release/523981

Lucas County applications to change

Lucas County Commissioner Pete Gerken said stripping language from the county's online employment screening process removes a barrier that may prohibit skilled, educated candidates from employment and scares off ex-offenders from applying for jobs.



http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2013/10/28/Lucas-County-applications-to-change.html

5 people injured in ride mishap at NC State Fair

A preliminary investigation indicates that passengers may have been injured when the "Vortex" ride started up again as they were getting off, about 9:17 p.m. Thursday, fair spokesman Brian Long said.



http://www.shelbystar.com/news/local/5-people-injured-in-ride-mishap-at-nc-state-fair-1.224290

End discrimination in the workplace

I started my company, Haid Rentals, here in West Virginia because I wanted to pursue my passion and provide for myself and my loved ones.



http://www.dailymail.com/Opinion/LetterstotheEditor/201310270092

Burned recycle worker healing

A Mt. Pleasant man is recovering after suffering severe burns at an aluminum processing plant about a year and a half after another worker was killed at the same facility.



http://columbiadailyherald.com/sections/news/local-news/burned-recycle-worker-healing.html

Ex UC Davis cop who pepper-sprayed Occupy protesters reaches worker's comp settlement

The former University of California, Davis police officer who pepper-sprayed Occupy protesters has reached a worker's compensation settlement with the university system.



http://www.mercurynews.com/education/ci_24378574/ex-uc-davis-cop-who-pepper-sprayed-occupy?source=rss

IRS, DOL Rulings Clarify Treatment Of Same Sex Couples For Benefit Plan Administrators And Sponsors

The United States Supreme Court's landmark Windsor decision in June of this year invalidated certain key provisions of the Defense of Marriage Act by holding that the disparate tax treatment of validly married same sex couples as compared to other married couples was a violation of the United States Constitution.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/irs-dol-rulings-clarify-treatment-of-sa-16392/

John DiStaso's Granite Status: Ayotte lobbied by proponents of gay anti-discrimination bill

John DiStaso, the New Hampshire Union Leader's senior political writer, began writing "Granite Status" in 1982.



http://www.unionleader.com/article/20131028/NEWS0602/131029320

EEOC Sues Saint Joseph's Hospital for Disability Discrimination

Saint Joseph's Hospital, part of the BayCare Health System, the second-largest private employer in the Tampa Bay area, violated federal anti-discrimination law when it refused to accommodate a nurse's request for a reasonable accommodation based on a disability, refused to reassign her to a vacant position for which she was qualified and then fired ... (more)



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/eeoc-sues-saint-josephs-hospital-for-di-22716/

Jury awards $185,000 in suit against Erie company

A federal jury has awarded a western Pennsylvania woman $185,000 after finding that she was fired from her job as a Burger King restaurant general manager because her son was dying of cancer -- not because she violated a company policy as her employer maintained.



http://www.goerie.com/article/20131028/NEWS02/310289967/Jury-awards-%24185000-in-suit-against-Erie-company

What are "career pathways systems" and how will they improve the region's economy?

By 2018, 70 percent of jobs in Minnesota will require training beyond a high school diploma.



http://www.insightnews.com/business/11453-what-are-career-pathways-systems-and-how-will-they-improve-the-regions-economy-

Self-Directed IRA Investors Purchasing Homes in Detroit for as Low as...

Due to the city of Detroit bankruptcy, many real estate investors have looked to take advantage of the distressed prices with IRA Financial Group's self-directed IRA LLC solution IRA Financial Group, the leading provider of "checkbook control" self-directed IRA and Solo 401 Plans as seen an increasing demand from self-directed IRA retirement ... (more)



http://www.prweb.com/releases/self-directed-ira-detroit/real-estate-ira-auction/prweb11238582.htm

Solo 401(k) Plan Surpassing Sep Ira As Retirement Plan of Choice for...

Over 80% of CPAs and tax professionals surveyed choosing the Solo 401 Plan vs. the SEP IRA as the retirement plan of choice for the self-employed It has taken time, but CPAs and tax professionals throughout the United States are starting to embrace the significant benefits of the solo 401 Plan vs. the SEP IRA for self-employed individuals from a ... (more)



http://www.prweb.com/releases/solo-401k-sep-ira-self/employed-small-business/prweb11266172.htm

Maine Gov. LePage criticized for '47 percent' remark

Republican Gov. Paul LePage's political opponents attacked him on Tuesday for saying during a private event earlier this month that about 47 percent of able-bodied Maine residents don't work.



http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20131022-NEWS-131029927

Red light cameras going up in Tuscaloosa?

The Tuscaloosa News reports an updated set of plans for the system has been delivered to the Alabama Department of Transportation.



http://www.abc3340.com/story/23802183/red-light-cameras-going-up-in-tuscaloosa

Redacted Evidence

I've been having a month-long email conversation with West Lane Commissioner Jay Bozievich regarding the termination of former county administrator Liane Richardson, the role she alleges he played in the activities leading to her firing and the now famous 29-plus pages of redaction of the Olson Report, which was the basis for the Richardson ... (more)



http://www.eugeneweekly.com/20131024/guest-viewpoint/redacted-evidence

Examiner Editorial: Why work when you can live comfortably on the government dole?

Five years into the Great Recession of 2008, the economy continues to stumble along like the walking dead.



http://washingtonexaminer.com/examiner-editorial-why-work-when-you-can-live-comfortably-on-the-government-dole/article/2537928?custom_click=rss

New York Federal Court Rules Public Hospitals Are Exempt from State Labor Laws

On October 16, 2013, a New York federal district court granted a partial motion to dismiss a Fair Labor Standards Act class action suit against the New York City Health & Hospitals Corp. , finding that HHC is a "political subdivision" of the state and therefore exempt from state labor laws.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/new-york-federal-court-rules-public-hosp-52692/

Online privacy is dead

The U.S. government is spying on its own citizens' online activities. The FBI was able to suss out and shut down the anonymous black market Silk Road .



http://money.cnn.com/2013/10/17/technology/online-privacy/index.html

Federal Guidance on HRAs, Health FSAs and Other Employer Funding...

On September 13, 2013, the Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, collectively, issued guidance on the application of two of the market-based health care reforms under the Affordable Care Act to health reimbursement arrangements , health flexible spending arrangements , employer ... (more)



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/federal-guidance-on-hras-health-fsas-an-22603/

State Initiative Seeks To Help Veterans Get Jobs

The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development is partnering with more than 150 employers to help veterans get jobs.



http://www.newschannel5.com/story/23692645/state-initiative-seeks-to-help-veterans-get-jobs

Cindy McCain Signs Petition Supporting ENDA

An organizer for the Human Rights Campaign convinced the wife of Republican Senator John McCain to add her signature in support of legislation which would protect LGBT people from discrimination in the workplace based on sexual orientation and gender identity, reports the Washington Post .



http://www.advocate.com/politics/2013/10/27/cindy-mccain-signs-petition-supporting-enda

BPA allies raise shield against DC interference

The Pacific Northwest's abundant, low-cost hydropower has for decades been the envy of other regions, powering local economies by attracting lucrative industries - from the aluminum smelters that produced the skins of World War II fighter jets to the server farms sprouting for the likes of Google, Apple and Facebook.



http://www.keprtv.com/news/local/BPA-allies-raise-shield-against-DC-tension-229449281.html

Recruiters Post 120K Sales Jobs This Week on SellingCrossing.com, Echoing BLS Report

The current data is indicative of the fact that the sales job market will continue to trend upward through the end of 2013 and through 2014.- Harrison Barnes, CEO at SellingCrossing According to the National Employment Report released by the United States Department of Labor, the economy added 148,000 total nonfarm jobs in September with the ... (more)



http://www.prweb.com/releases/news/sellingcrossing/prweb11272594.htm

Red-light cameras in Tuscaloosa await final OK

The Tuscaloosa News reports that an updated set of plans for the system has been delivered to the Alabama Department of Transportation.



http://www.waff.com/story/23799969/red-light-cameras-in-tuscaloosa-await-final-ok

Wall Street Week Ahead: Focus on Facebook, Apple and the Fed

The Federal Reserve meeting next week is not on the minds of as many people as when it met in September, but its decision to do nothing last month is providing the fuel for more share gains in Apple and Facebook, which report results next week.



http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/10/27/us-usa-stocks-weekahead-idUSBRE99O13S20131027?feedType=RSS&feedName=businessNews

Ask Amy Smith - Disability to Credit to Student Loans

This column in the Dance Journal seeks to improve the financial literacy of dancers and artists in all creative disciplines, so that they may develop sustainable practices and further expand the reach of their creativity.



http://philadelphiadance.org/blog/2013/10/27/ask-amy-smith/

BPA allies raise shield against DC interference

But a recent scandal over hiring practices at the Bonneville Power Administration has exposed long-standing tensions over control of the agency and its economic benefits.



http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2013/10/27/3281068/bpa-allies-raise-shield-against.html

9 City of Evanston Buildings In Need of Repair

Evanston elected officials took a bus tour of several city buildings in need of repair on Saturday, Oct. 26 .



http://evanston.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/9-city-of-evanston-buildings-in-need-of-repair

Robert B. Simpson: As you sow …

When Baraka Kanaan prepared to make a business trip from his home in Maui, Hawaii, he called Delta Airlines to make special arrangements.



http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2013/10/26/2762237/robert-b-simpson-as-you-sow.html#storylink=rss

Here's a tax increase Republican lawmakers support

So employers, insurance companies and other health plan sponsors are in line to pay $63 a person next year for everyone who has coverage.



http://newsok.com/heres-a-tax-increase-republican-lawmakers-support/article/feed/609335?custom_click=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+newsok%2Fbusiness+%28NewsOK.com+RSS+-+business%29

Bowers v. Ophthalmology Group

ARGUED:Stephen M. Bowers, Franklin, Kentucky, for Appellant. Kerry D. Smith, McMurry & Livingston, PLLC, Paducah, Kentucky, for Appellee ON BRIEF:Stephen M. Bowers, Franklin, Kentucky, for Appellant.



http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-6th-circuit/1647736.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FindLaw6th+%28FindLaw+Case+Law+Updates+-+6th+Circuit+COA%29

in Re: the Worker's Compensation Claim of: Marty D. McINTOSH

IN RE: the Worker's Compensation Claim of: Marty D. McINTOSH, Appellant , v. STATE of Wyoming ex rel.



http://caselaw.findlaw.com/wy-supreme-court/1647744.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FindLawWyoSup+%28FindLaw+Case+Law+Updates+-+WY+Supreme+Court%29

Justice 4 All: Bridging the racial jobs gap

Did you know that in Minnesota one in five people have an arrest or conviction record that can show up on a routine criminal background check for employment? Community members with a criminal or arrest record are routinely denied employment, leading to one million people within Minnesota struggling to find work.



http://www.insightnews.com/news/11420-justice-4-all-bridging-the-racial-jobs-gap

UCPS: Jury award will cut into long list of needs

The Union County Public Schools Board of Education and district leaders will soon discuss how to spend the roughly $91 million in addition money the system recently was awarded by a Union County jury, assuming the money comes through early next year.



http://www.unioncountyweekly.com/news/2013/10/ucps-jury-award-will-cut-into-long-list-of-needs/

Durham-Newmarket public meeting set on Route 4 bridge project

The New Hampshire Department of Transportation announces a Public Informational Meeting has been scheduled in Durham to discuss the replacement/rehabilitation of the bridge carrying US Route 4 over Bunker Creek, including roadway approach work from approximately 1,200 feet west of the bridge to 1,000 feet east of the bridge.



http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20131007-NEWS-131009799

Health care concerns

Since 2010, Childress, owner of Sunset Plumbing in Bend, has covered her workers though a local health insurance plan set up by the Bend Chamber of Commerce, which lets its business members buy insurance in a single pool that spreads costs out among the businesses.



http://www.bendbulletin.com/article/20131027/NEWS01/310270328/1001?ref=fpfeatblock

Harris v. Amgen Inc

Steve HARRIS; Dennis F. Ramos, aka Dennis Ramos; Donald Hanks; Jorge Torres; Albert Cappa, On Behalf of Themselves and All Others Similarly Situated, Plaintiffs-Appellants, v.



http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-9th-circuit/1647486.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FindLaw9th+%28FindLaw+Case+Law+Updates+-+9th+Circuit+COA%29

Living in a time of moral cowardice

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



http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/08/24/3581870/living-in-a-time-of-moral-cowardice.html

Trenton's parents of special needs children struggle to ensure their...

TRENTON -- Riickeema Potter's 3-year-old son, Mahkeen Wisseh, speaks only a few words.



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Lavalais v. Village of Melrose Park

Christopher C. Cooper, PH. D., Law Office of Christopher Cooper, Inc., Chicago, IL, for Plaintiff-Appellant.Michael D. Bersani, Hervas, Condon & Bersani, Itasca, IL, for Defendants-Appellees.



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Deadly Halloween Tableau Too Realistic For Some

Johnnie Mullins poses with his controversial Halloween display featuring headless dummies dressed in his work clothes at his home in Mustang, Okla.



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Marathon Ashland Petroleum v. Williams

MARATHON ASHLAND PETROLEUM; Marathon Ashland Petroleum Company, L.L.C., c/o Frank Gates Service Company, Petitioners, v.



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Eden Foods Inc v. Sebelius

EDEN FOODS, INC. and Michael Potter, Chairman, President and Sole Shareholder of Eden Foods, Inc., Plaintiffs-Appellants, v.



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50 years of civil rights protection

In 1944, Alberta Schenck, a 17-year-old Alaska Native was arrested and spent a night in jail for daring to sit in the "whites only" section of Nome's Dream Theater.



http://www.capitalcityweekly.com/stories/102313/new_1179030003.shtml

OSHA Finally Releases Proposed New Rule on Silica Exposure

On August 23, 2013 the Occupational Safety and Health Administration published a proposed new rule on silica exposure.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/osha-finally-releases-proposed-new-rule-72824/

Shelly v. Drury Inns Inc

Dawn Shelly appeals the decisions of the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission denying her claims against Drury Inns, Inc. for worker's compensation benefits.



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New equipment installed at Valley Farms Park

The fun potential at Valley Farms Park in DeWitt Township just got a lot better.



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State sales tax for transportation projects proposed

Having failed to increase the state sales tax to fund transportation projects in the legislature this year, advocates now are looking to the ballot box.



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Johnson v. General Board of Pension Health Benefits of United Methodist Church

Merdelin V. JOHNSON, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. GENERAL BOARD OF PENSION & HEALTH BENEFITS OF the UNITED METHODIST CHURCH and Alexandra Jung, Defendants-Appellees.



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State Parks weighs allowing minimal vehicle use on John Wayne trail

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is considering reducing restrictions on motor vehicle use on Iron Horse State Park's John Wayne Pioneer Trail.



http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2013/10/27/3280897/state-parks-weighs-allowing-minimal.html#storylink=rss

Jury awards $185,000 in suit against Erie company

A federal jury has awarded a western Pennsylvania woman $185,000 after finding that she was fired from her job as a Burger King restaurant general manager because her son was dying of cancer -- not because she violated a company policy as her employer maintained.



http://www.goerie.com/article/20131027/NEWS02/310279836/Jury-awards-%24185000-in-suit-against-Erie-company

"Are you that stupid?" Glenn reacts to new celebrity infused anti-gov't surveillance video

With the 12th anniversary of the Patriot Act just days away, a celebrity and whistleblower-filled video castigating mass surveillance has been released.



http://www.glennbeck.com/2013/10/24/are-you-that-stupid-glenn-reacts-to-new-celebrity-infused-anti-gov%e2%80%99t-surveillance-video/

Guest View: People with disabilities are an untapped workforce

"I've been looking for work for six years now. I finished my master's thesis in 2007 and started interviewing for positions that fall.



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Grabbing the opportunities 401(k) management present

Sometimes a great business opportunity just falls into your lap. The trick is to recognize its potential and run with it.



http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20131027/REG/310279998

Balancing Act: When there's no raise, is it really a promotion?

Rosie Hernandez found herself standing in her manager's office in disbelief. He was offering her supervision of a larger team and a title that reflected her new role.



http://www.kentucky.com/2013/10/27/2897497/balancing-act-when-theres-no-raise.html#storylink=rss

Volunteers come together to build playground in a day

Saturday morning, a vacant space at a West Valley City residential complex became a fully functioning playground that kids and adults of all ages can use.



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House Committee Seeks Information from OFCCP on Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

On September 19, 2013, two members of the House of Representatives' Education and Workforce Committee sent a letter to Department of Labor Secretary Thomas Perez seeking additional information regarding the regulations recently adopted by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs regarding individuals with disabilities and protected ... (more)



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/house-committee-seeks-information-from-o-16576/

NSA critics march in the capital

A banner referring to what some have called " the chilling effect " -- on journalists, whistle-blowers, and others -- of the NSA's mass spying programs. For the detailed article associated with this slideshow, including Edward Snowden's statement read during the Stop Watching Us rally, go here .



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Kentucky legislators question former LRC head's raises to employee

Since April 2004, former Legislative Research Commission Director Robert Sherman awarded four extra raises to a staff member with whom complaints allege he had an inappropriate relationship, effectively giving her more than $20,000 in pay raises over the years.



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Dayton rebuilds walks

Those streets, throughout residential sections and the downtown business district, contain quite a few sections of sidewalk and curb installed prior to the passing of the Americans With Disabilities Act.



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