New FMLA Forms and Posters Coming Next Week

If you are an Family and Medical Leave Act-covered business, you need to know that FMLA posters and forms you use are about to change.



http://www.workforce.com/article/20130228/BLOGS07/130229965/new-fmla-forms-and-posters-coming-next-week

Poor planning, serious financial weaknesses caused Job Corps enrollment shutdown, official says

BANGOR, Maine - Poor fiscal management and slow reactions led to the Job Corps enrollment freeze that will stretch past June 30, according to an official who said she takes "full responsibility for our failure to manage these issues more aggressively." Jane Oates, assistant secretary for the Employment and Training Administration, which oversees ... (more)



http://bangordailynews.com/2013/02/28/news/state/poor-planning-serious-financial-weaknesses-caused-job-corps-enrollment-shutdown-official-says/

OSHA orders Norfolk Southern to pay 3 workers

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has ordered Norfolk Southern Corp.



http://www.wric.com/story/21426938/osha-orders-norfolk-southern-to-pay-3-workers

Mo. House approves workplace discrimination bill

The Missouri House has approved legislation that would make it more difficult for workers who sue for discrimination to prove their cases.



http://www.wdbo.com/ap/ap/labor/mo-house-approves-workplace-discrimination-bill/nWcpK/

Who is an employee and who is an independent contractor under the...

Who is an employee and who is an independent contractor under the employer mandate provisions of the Affordable Care Act ? As we have written in this space in the past, whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor can have many consequences.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/who-is-an-employee-and-who-is-an-indepen-86372/

Murphy, DeLauro call on Labor Department to reverse cuts to Jobs Corps centers

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro today called on the U.S. Department of Labor to reverse its decision to freeze enrollment at America's Job Corps centers.



http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/News_1/Murphy-DeLauro-call-on-Labor-Department-to-reverse-cuts-to-Jobs-Corps-centers19547.shtml

OSHA schedules special meeting of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will hold a special meeting of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health March 18, 2013, in Washington, D.C. ACCSH will consider a proposed rule to update OSHA's standard on accident prevention signs and tags in construction.



http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=NEWS_RELEASES&p_id=23691

Newport Appoints Kevin Bachler, Noted Industry Figure in Executive Benefits

The Newport Group, a national provider of retirement and executive benefit plans, today announced the appointment of Kevin Bachler.



http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20130228005972/en

US jobless claims beat forecasts

The weekly jobless claims report released by the US Department of Labor revealed that initial claims in the week ending February 23rd declined to 344,000 compared to the previous week's reading of 366,000 . The consensus estimate was for a reading of 360,000 claims.



http://www.livecharts.co.uk/share_prices/US-jobless-claims-beat-forecasts-news20728456.html

The GOP Must Lead (Again) on Civil Rights

From its anti-slavery roots to the battles for justice in the 1950s and early 1960s, the Republican Party has always been the party of civil rights.



http://www.american.com/archive/2013/january/the-gop-must-lead-again-on-civil-rights

Weld gains in revised statewide job numbers

Weld County added about 1,800 more jobs last year than previously believed and it was one of the larger increases in the state, according to revised data released Monday by the state Department of Labor.



http://www.greeleytribune.com/news/ticker/4988224-113/jobs-revised-percent-state

Mintz Levin's Raymond D. Cotton to Speak at American Council on Education's 95th Annual Meeting

The meeting is being held March 2-5 in Wahington, D.C. Mr. Cotton will speak on Sunday, March 3. His presentation, "Presidential Contracts: Are You Adequately Protected if Things Go Awry " will address the important elements to discuss when negotiating a presidential employment contract.



http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2013/02/28/6958482.htm

College graduates are the new unskilled worker

The youth unemployment rate for newly minted college graduates in the 20- to 24-year-old age bracket is at an all-time high of 60.6 percent, according to the latest figures from the U.S. Department of Labor.



http://yesbuthowever.com/college-graduates-are-the-new-unskilled-worker/

Mintz Levin's Raymond D. Cotton to Speak at American Council on Education's 95th Annual Meeting

The meeting is being held March 2-5 in Washington, D.C. Mr. Cotton will speak on Sunday, March 3. His presentation, "Presidential Contracts: Are You Adequately Protected if Things Go Awry?" will address the important elements to discuss when negotiating a presidential employment contract.



http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20130228006037&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

A How-to Guide on Job Searching With a Disability

In the series premiere of Downton Abbey, the character John Bates arrives at the series's eponymous home walking with a cane, and is introduced as Lord Grantham's new valet.



http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/articles/2013/02/28/a-how-to-guide-on-job-searching-with-a-disability?s_cid=rss:a-how-to-guide-on-job-searching-with-a-disability

Major Corporations, More Republicans Endorse Gay Marriage

More than 200 businesses filed a brief on Wednesday that urges the Supreme Court to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act, the federal law that defines marriage as a union between one man and one woman, Reuters reports.



http://www.edgesanfrancisco.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=142083

Jobless benefit claims fall sharply. GDP growth for 4th quarter slightly better than first report

High volatility continued for another week in numbers of Americans seeking unemployment compensation, the Department of Labor reported Thursday.



http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/02/28/1190429/-Jobless-benefit-claims-fall-sharply-GDP-growth-for-4th-quarter-slightly-better-than-first-report

Missouri House endorses workplace discrimination bill

Daniel Mehan, president of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said in a statement Wednesday, "Discrimination is ugly and wrong. But tipping the standards so far against employers is also wrong. This bill simply provides justice for both ... (Read full article)



http://www.joplin.com/news/2013/feb/28/missouri-house-endorses-workplace-discrimination-bill/

These laws make me want to gag

Do you have a right to know where that steak on your plate came from? Should it be legal to photograph chicken farms and dairy cows? Big Agriculture says you don't and it shouldn't. Armies of Big Ag lobbyists are pushing for new state-level laws across the country to keep us all in the dark.



http://www.easttexasreview.com/these-laws-make-me-want-to-gag/

Newport Appoints Kevin Bachler, Noted Industry Figure in Executive Benefits

A well-respected figure in the executive benefits industry, Bachler joins Newport as Vice President in the deferred compensation and executive benefits area.



http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20130228005975/en/Newport-Appoints-Kevin-Bachler-Noted-Industry-Figure

"If you Build it" - The Government will Surely Come

Please don't tell me that the American economy is moving in the right direction, however slowly, which I hear from politicians and commentators all the time.



http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-934742?ref=feeds%2Flatest

Idaho Has The Nation's Highest Percentage Of Workers Earning The Minimum Wage Or Less

New Department of Labor statistics show Idaho has the nation's highest percentage of workers earning the minimum wage or less.



http://www.khq.com/story/21424276/idaho-is-tops-for-percentage-of-minimum-wage-jobs

An Employment Law Primer for Employers

When it comes to labor laws, the regulations aren't collected into a neat package.



http://blogs.findlaw.com/free_enterprise/2013/02/an-employment-law-primer-for-employers.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FreeEnterprise+%28Free+Enterprise%29

Idaho first in nation for percentage of workers in minimum wage jobs

New Department of Labor statistics show Idaho has the nation's highest percentage of workers earning the minimum wage or less.



http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2013/02/idaho_first_in_nation_for_perc.html

6 Ways Sequestration Will Harm Gay and Transgender Americans

House Speaker John Boehner , accompanied by fellow GOP leaders, meet with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, February 26, 2013, to challenge President Barack Obama and the Senate to avoid the automatic, across-the-board spending cuts that could take effect.



http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/lgbt/news/2013/02/28/55013/6-ways-sequestration-will-harm-gay-and-transgender-americans/

Investors Filed Fewer Suits Disputing Deals in 2012

Shareholders filed fewer U.S. lawsuits challenging mergers and acquisitions last year, the second year in which the number of such investor suits has declined, according to a study.



http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-28/investors-filed-fewer-suits-disputing-deals-in-2012.html

Tax cheats: The 11% who don't fear the IRS

Thinking about cheating on your taxes but just waiting for some sort of sign that it'll work out.



http://money.msn.com/now/post.aspx?post=c98ed8a1-4aae-4947-bd6e-c21f3d64fbb4

West Akron man questions Workers' Compensation setup

I take issue with the [letter to the editor] about workmen's compensation for the state of Ohio ["Worker's Compensation working to reduce costs for businesses," Jan.



http://www.akron.com/akron-ohio-opinions.asp?aID=18643

Tax credits eyed for hiring US citizens

House Ways and Means Committee chair Rep. Tony Sablan is proposing incentives through tax credits to private employers that hire U.S. citizens.



http://www.saipantribune.com/newsstory.aspx?newsID=125656

Video: Nick Kasa, CU Buff, asked by NFL team, 'Do you like girls?'

Nick Kasa, a CU Buffs tight end, is getting a lot of attention in the wake of the NFL Combine, an annual meat market where players are examined, tested and quizzed by teams.



http://blogs.westword.com/latestword/2013/02/nick_kasa_do_you_like_girls_cu_buffs_video.php

Missouri House endorses workplace discrimination bill

The Missouri House gave first-round approval to a bill requiring workers who sue to prove discrimination was a "motivating factor" in actions such as wrongful termination or denial of promotions.



http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/morning_call/2013/02/missouri-house-endorses-workplace.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_15+%28Employee+Compensation+%26+Benefits+Industry+News%29

Midcounties is Best Co-Operative in the UK

Midcounties has already shown forward thinking by setting up Co-operative Energy to take on the big six energy providers and create a co-operative alternative.



http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20130228005656/en

Idaho is tops for percentage of minimum wage jobs

New Department of Labor statistics show Idaho has the nation's highest percentage of workers earning the minimum wage or less.



http://www.wdbo.com/ap/ap/social-issues/idaho-is-tops-for-percentage-of-minimum-wage-jobs/nWcXH/

Midcounties is Best Co-Operative in the UK

The Midcounties Co-operative was named Co-operative of the Year 2012 at the annual Co-operative Awards which celebrate excellence, innovation and ethics in business.



http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20130228005658/en/Midcounties-Co-Operative-UK

Missouri House endorses workplace discrimination bill

The Missouri House on Wednesday gave first-round approval to a bill requiring workers who sue to prove discrimination was a "motivating factor" in actions such as wrongful termination or denial of promotions.



http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/morning_call/2013/02/missouri-house-endorses-workplace.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_17+%28Human+Resources+Industry+News%29

Missouri House endorses workplace discrimination bill

The Missouri House on Wednesday gave first-round approval to a bill requiring workers who sue to prove discrimination was a "motivating factor" in actions such as wrongful termination or denial of promotions.



http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/morning_call/2013/02/missouri-house-endorses-workplace.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_stlouis+%28St.+Louis+Business+Journal%29

Area braces for possible sequestration

With the possibility of automatic federal spending cuts looming, there are concerns within the community about furloughs, reduced budgets and impacts to military readiness.



http://www.jdnews.com/news/military/area-braces-for-possible-sequestration-1.102972

Rennard saga: What about men's rights, asks Liddle

CONTROVERSIALIST Rod Liddle has a message for all the women who claim they were inappropriately touched by Lord Rennard - what about a man's right to try it on? In the wake of sexual harassment claims against the former Liberal Democrat chief executive and as alleged victims meet police, Liddle writes in this week's Spectator : "It may slightly ... (more)



http://www.theweek.co.uk/uk-news/rennard-scandal/51739/rennard-saga-what-about-mens-rights-asks-liddle

Idaho leads in percentage of workers paid minimum wage - Thu, 28 Feb 2013 PST

Receive FREE access by logging in to or creating your Spokesman.com account. The state has the highest percentage of minimum-wage workers of any state, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics.



http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2013/feb/28/idaho-leads-in-percentage-of-workers-paid-minimum/

Sequestration won't deliver promised savings on budget

Chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve Ben Bernanke speaks before the House Committee on Financial Services on Capitol Hill in Washington, February 27, 2013.



http://www.capitolhillblue.com/node/46613

Keystone Works Program a Success, Fontana Says

Last July, Pennsylvania passed a law that created the Keystone Works program. Under this initiative, unemployed individuals can receive free job training with an employer while continuing to receive unemployment compensation benefits.



http://moon.patch.com/articles/keystone-works-program-a-success-fontana-says-bb9aaa97

Hardworking waitresses say tips skimmed

So when Billie Tully, Nicole Manupella and Patricia Masterson began to suspect that the owners of the hall in Rensselaer were withholding a portion of their tips, they were of course angered and alarmed.



http://m.timesunion.com/tu/db_39921/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=6c41aKCg&detailindex=5&pn=0&ps=6

Analysis: Cuts unlikely to deliver promised budget savings

Our day's top images, in-depth photo essays and offbeat slices of life. See the best of Reuters photography.



http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/28/us-usa-fiscal-economy-idUSBRE91R08A20130228?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews

Idaho is tops for percentage of minimum wage jobs

New Department of Labor statistics show Idaho has the nation's highest percentage of workers earning the minimum wage or less.



http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Idaho-is-tops-for-percentage-of-minimum-wage-jobs-4315632.php

Reporting Misleading Stats Isn't "Analysis"

Over at the Huffington Post , Jillian Berman reports on an "analysis" provided by Ariane Hegewish of the Institute for Women's Policy Research on the how much time women spend "toiling away for free as their male colleagues get paid." Since American women workers make on average 77.4 percent of what their male counterparts make in a year, that ... (more)



http://iwf.org/blog/2790669/Reporting-Misleading-Stats-Isn%E2%80%99t-%E2%80%9CAnalysis%E2%80%9D

Sarasota County commissioners protest new Lido Key restrooms02/28/13...

Sarasota County Commissioner Joe Barbetta has been critical of construction cost estimates associated with capital-improvement projects.



http://www.yourobserver.com/news/sarasota/Front-Page/0228201325321/Sarasota-County-commissioners-protest-new-Lido-Key

Abuse victims speak out

TWO teachers told a parliamentary inquiry into child sexual abuse by religious organisations that their careers had been destroyed for trying to expose offenders.



http://www.thecourier.com.au/story/1333710/abuse-victims-speak-out/?src=rss

Midcounties is best Co-operative in the UK

The Midcounties Co-operative was named Co-operative of the Year 2012 at the annual Co-operative Awards which celebrate excellence, innovation and ethics in business.



http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=170850

20 years later, Medical Leave Act helping workers, families

Nearly 38 weeks into her pregnancy, Rebecca Hunter delivered little Chloe and Sean, a set of healthy fraternal twins.



http://www.times-standard.com/lifestyle/ci_22686376/20-years-later-medical-leave-act-helping-workers?source=rss

Statue at Capitol honors Rosa Parks

President Barack Obama said Wednesday that Rosa Parks' example in 1955 -- confronting segregation by refusing to give up her seat on a city bus -- should inspire all Americans to face up to today's challenges.



http://www.clarionledger.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.clarionledger.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013302280038%26nclick_check%3D1

OSHA promises to protect whistleblowers who report healthcare law violations

Workers who blow the whistle on violations of the healthcare law will be protected from retaliation by the federal government, according to new rules issued on Wednesday.



http://thehill.com/blogs/regwatch/administration/285267-osha-promises-to-protect-workers-who-blow-whistle-on-obamacare-violations

Rosa Parks gets a statue in the Capitol. But the struggle she devoted her life to is not ended

U.S. President Barack Obama applauds during the Wednesday unveiling ceremony for the Rosa Parks statue by sculptor Eugene Daub in the U.S. Capitol.



http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/02/27/1190186/-Rosa-Parks-gets-a-statue-in-the-Capitol-But-the-struggle-she-devoted-her-life-to-is-not-ended

PennDOT will resume work on Route 419 in Lebanon County

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation District 8 announced today that work will resume Monday on a 5.3-mile section of Route 419 through The $2,110,572 contract was awarded on June 11, 2012, to New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., of New Enterprise, Bedford County, and includes inlet work, drainage pipe replacement, curb cut work required by ... (more)



http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/02/penndot_will_resume_work_on_ro.html

Required Extension of Statutory Pregnancy Leave as a Reasonable Accommodation

In a case of first impression, the Second Appellate District in California, recently took an expansive view of pregnancy leave rights for employees.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/required-extension-of-statutory-pregnanc-58410/

Immigration On A Very Fast Track: The Race For H-1B Visas

Employers are racing to apply the minute the window opens because it probably won't remain open for long.



http://www.forbes.com/sites/janetnovack/2013/02/27/immigration-on-a-very-fast-track-the-race-for-h-1b-visas/

Weekly wages rise in Nassau, dip in Suffolk

The United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics on Wednesday released its annual employment and wage numbers for the 18 largest counties in New York state.



http://libn.com/2013/02/27/weekly-wages-rise-in-nassau-dip-in-suffolk/

Phoenix OKs ban on gay bias

After more than five hours of heated testimony, Phoenix City Council members voted Tuesday to broadly outlaw discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender residents.



http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/02/27/gay-bias-ban-law/1951105/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+usatoday-NewsTopStories+%28News+-+Top+Stories%29

Furlough FAQ: Appealing forced leave

Hundreds of thousands of federal workers may be put on notice that they could be furloughed in the event of sequestration.



http://www.wtop.com/1303/3234553/Furlough-FAQ-Appealing-forced-leave

Sexual discrimination lawsuit filed against LCSC

A former lecturer at Lewis-Clark State College, who was on track to receive tenure, filed a lawsuit in federal court against the college.



http://www.klewtv.com/news/local/Lawsuit-filed-against-LCSC-193422091.html

Supreme Court turns down ACLU bid to kill NSA warrantless wiretapping

The US Supreme Court has dismissed Clapper v. Amnesty International , which sought to overturn the secret, mass surveillance of the Internet by the NSA.



http://boingboing.net/2013/02/27/supreme-court-turns-down-aclu.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+boingboing%2FiBag+%28Boing+Boing%29

Staten Island man accused of cheating on jobless benefits

A former West Brighton resident cheated the government out of unemployment benefits by stating he wasn't working while he was waiting tables at a borough hotel, authorities allege.



http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2013/02/staten_island_man_accused_of_c_3.html

Employers Increased Benefits

Over the last five years, benefits that reward employees for improving their health have jumped - a sign that organizations recognize employees, value these benefits, and are looking for ways to cut business costs.



http://www.homebusinessmag.com/management/employers-increased-benefits

D.C. Reynolds to add outdoor bar, more upgrades for 1750 Pennsylvania

Another slow day in the world of D.C. permits, unless you're a tenant in one particular downtown office building or enjoy drinking outside in the Petworth area .



http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/breaking_ground/2013/02/dc-reynolds-to-add-outdoor-bar-more.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_58+%28Retailing+Industry+News%29

OSHA Cites Export Fuel Co Following Worker Fatality Incident

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Export Fuel Co.



http://www.wtae.com/news/local/westmoreland/OSHA-Cites-Export-Fuel-Co-Following-Worker-Fatality-Incident/-/10932546/19105036/-/14499mh/-/index.html

U.S. vs. Lance Armstrong: Understanding the Latest in the Floyd Landis Whistleblower Case

The likelihood Lance Armstrong will have to pay many millions to settle the whistleblower lawsuit brought by former teammate Floyd Landis increased tremendously last week with the announcement that the Justice Department is joining the case.



http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikakelton/2013/02/27/u-s-vs-lance-armstrong-understanding-the-latest-in-the-floyd-landis-whistleblower-case/

American Express Co. v. Italian Colors Restaurant

SCOTUS to Decide if Corporations Can Grant Themselves Complete Immunity from Federal Laws Corporations want a get-out-of-jail-free card for cheating small businesses and individuals The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments today in a case that could provide corporations with unfettered power to evade federal laws by keeping small businesses ... (more)



http://www.justice.org/cps/rde/xchg/justice/hs.xsl/20318.htm

Nuclear Whistleblower Receives Favorable Ruling from Department of Labor

In an important victory for nuclear whistleblowers, a U.S. Department of Labor appeals panel has ruled for the second time that a major nuclear contractor fired client James Speegle, a foreman at the Tennessee Valley Authority's Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant near Florence, Alabama, in May 2004 because Speegle raised concerns about the safety of the ... (more)



http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20130227005222&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

Job Openings in Milledgeville

Call the Department of Labor Career Center at 751-6164 and give them the job number of the position that interests you.



http://milledgeville.13wmaz.com/news/best/82915-job-openings-milledgeville

FSA Chairman Attacks 'Computer Game' Mentality of City Traders

Lord Turner, chairman of the Financial Services Authority, has hit out against the "computer game" mentality of the trading floor as he revealed the regulator's internal report into Libor rigging could highlight the need for more whistleblowers.



http://hereisthecity.com/2013/02/27/fsa-chairman-attacks-computer-game-mentality-of-city-traders/

Bring on the beer! Brewery list is back after hiatus

This month's lists have been keeping me busy. Our new Employee Benefits Companies list, which came out on Friday, was one of them.



http://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/blog/sharon-havranek/2013/02/bring-on-the-beer-brewery-list-back.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_49+%28Manufacturing+Industry+News%29

A Vast NY Times Mag Cover Story on the Evils of Addictive Junk Food

New York Times investigative reporter Michael Moss's huge cover story, " The Extraordinary Science of Addictive Junk Food is a super-sized 9,400 words long, eclisped perhaps only by Matt Bai's slanted magazine cover story on the debt fight in last April .



http://newsbusters.org/blogs/clay-waters/2013/02/27/vast-ny-times-mag-cover-story-evils-addictive-junk-food

Tippecanoe County news for February 1913, part 2

One of the filler pieces described sympathy. "A helping word to one in trouble is like a switch on a railway track - but one inch between wreck and a smooth rolling prosperity.



http://www.examiner.com/article/tippecanoe-county-news-for-february-1913-part-2?cid=rss

Bigger and better

Pipestone County Medical Center's $24 million expansion project that includes a new clinic, specialty clinic, admitting area, single entrance for the clinic and hospital and an inpatient area with a helipad on the roof is expected to begin this summer or fall.



http://www.pipestonestar.com/Stories/Story.cfm?SID=41169

Valley Gem owner's bid has ins...

The days may be numbered for the Muskingum River Boat Docks, whose owners have apparently been outbid for a lease on the city-owned dock space by the owner of the neighboring Valley Gem Sternwheeler excursion business.



http://www.mariettatimes.com/page/content.detail/id/550126/Valley-Gem--owner-s-bid--has-ins---.html

Corporations urge U.S. Supreme Court to embrace gay marriage

More than 200 businesses will urge the United States Supreme Court on Wednesday to strike down a federal law that restricts the definition of marriage to heterosexual unions.



http://www.hrreporter.com/articleview/17391-corporations-urge-us-supreme-court-to-embrace-gay-marriage

Sidewalk Projects Remain On City Of Winslow's To-Do List

By Julie Wiessner Several residents of a Winslow neighborhood interested in promised sidewalk work in their area want to keep the City of Winslow on track with what they believe is a pledge given to them in 2011.



http://www.azjournal.com/2013/02/27/sidewalk-projects-remain-on-city-of-winslows-to-do-list/

RI Latinos burdened by housing costs, report says

A new report says 71% of Latino households in Rhode Island rent their homes, compared to 40% of the state's households overall.



http://www.abc6.com/story/21413673/ri-latinos-burdened-by-housing-costs-report-says

Legislators Differ on Publishing Public Employee Benefits in South Dakota

The Legislature may require the publication of the full package of benefits for each school, city or county employee.



http://www.editorandpublisher.com/Headlines/Article/Legislators-Differ-on-Publishing-Public-Employee-Benefits-in-South-Dakota

Peter Sterling gives NRL referees high performance manager Daniel Anderson a tick of approval

RUGBY league has had a victory before a ball has been kicked in earnest thanks to the appointment of Daniel Anderson as the referee's high performance manager.



http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/212866496/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0

Meeting on Gladwyne Library Renovations Wednesday

New design drawings for a proposed elevator addition to the Gladwyne Library will be revealed at a meeting on Wednesday, Feb.



http://brynmawr.patch.com/articles/meeting-on-gladwyne-library-renovations-wednesday

copsonkings posted Business News 27 Feb 2013 Whistleblowers to receive greater...

Business News 27 Feb 2013 Whistleblowers to receive greater protection Whistleblowers are set to receive greater protection against bullying and harassment in the workplace, following amendments to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill.



http://www.kingswoodpeople.co.uk/discussions/Business-News-27-Feb-2013-Whistleblowers-receive/discussion-18267103-detail/discussion.html

Major corporations urge Supreme Court to legalize gay marriage

More than 200 businesses will urge the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to strike down a federal law that restricts the definition of marriage to heterosexual unions.



http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-usa-court-gaymarriagebre91q0ig-20130227,0,5700216.story

Corporations urge Supreme Court to embrace gay marriage

More than 200 businesses will urge the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to strike down a federal law that restricts the definition of marriage to heterosexual unions.



http://wtax.com/Corporations-urge-Supreme-Court-to-embrace-gay-mar/11472119?newsId=196030

SuperVision Today - 1st Quarter 2013

The Labor and Employment Group of Spilman Thomas &Battle would like to welcome you to our first newsletter for 2013.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/supervision-today-1st-quarter-2013-48308/

ORCC Announces Virtual Collection Agent 5.0 Service to Automate...

Online Resources Corporation , a leading provider of financial technology services, today announced the launch of Virtual Collection Agent 5.0 , the latest version of its web-based debt collections tool for financial institutions and billers of all types.



http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20130227005226/en

Nuclear Whistleblower Receives Favorable Ruling from Department of Labor

In an important victory for nuclear whistleblowers, a U.S. Department of Labor appeals panel has ruled for the second time that a major nuclear contractor fired client James Speegle, a foreman at the Tennessee Valley Authority's Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant near Florence, Alabama, in May 2004 because Speegle raised concerns about the safety of the ... (more)



http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20130227005222/en

Who Benefits From a Sequestration?

Sequestration used to mean something something entirely different than it does these days.



http://redwoodcity-woodside.patch.com/articles/who-benefits-from-a-sequestration

IRA Financial Group Introduces 'Checkbook Control'...

IRA Financial Group's Solo 401 plan is unique and so popular because it is designed explicitly for the self-employed professional The IRA Financial Group announces the "Checkbook Control" Self-Directed Solo 401 Solution for Real Estate Professionals.



http://www.prweb.com/releases/Solo-401k/real-estate-professionals/prweb10472999.htm

FSA chairman attacks 'computer game' mentality of City traders

Lord Turner, chairman of the Financial Services Authority, has hit out against the "computer game" mentality of the trading floor as he revealed the regulator's internal report into Libor rigging could highlight the need for more whistleblowers.



http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2013/feb/27/fsa-chairman-turner-computer-game-traders-libor

Corporations urge Supreme Court to embrace gay marriage

More than 200 businesses will urge the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to strike down a federal law that restricts the definition of marriage to heterosexual unions.



http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/27/us-usa-court-gaymarriage-idUSBRE91Q0IG20130227?feedType=RSS&feedName=domesticNews

Corporations urge Supreme Court to embrace ...

More than 200 businesses will urge the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to strike down a federal law that restricts the definition of marriage to heterosexual unions.



http://wtaq.com/news/articles/2013/feb/27/corporations-urge-supreme-court-to-embrace-gay-marriage/

In Defense Of Herbalife Skeptic Bill Ackman

The investment world has been abuzz about the Herbalife standoff between hedge-fund titans Bill Ackman of Pershing Square Capital, and Carl Icahn.



http://www.forbes.com/sites/realspin/2013/02/27/in-defense-of-herbalife-skeptic-bill-ackman/

Purplea Announces Release of Updated P3 Mobile App

The new design is sleek and easy to use, and I can make video relay service calls and check my messages both in the same app.



http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/2/prweb10474029.htm

fi360 and AdvisorOne Partner Again to Survey Financial Advisors

27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- fi360.com , the premier organization for fiduciary education, investment analytics, support services and industry insights for financial professionals, today launched a survey of financial advisors in partnership with AdvisorOne.com , the leading online news and analysis site for all advisors.



http://www.cw15kxvo.com/story/21393381/fi360-and-advisorone-partner-again-to-survey-financial-advisors

Corporations urge U.S. Supreme Court to embrace gay marriage

More than 200 businesses will urge the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to strike down a federal law that restricts the definition of marriage to heterosexual unions.



http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/27/usa-court-gaymarriage-idUSL1N0BQFKC20130227?feedType=RSS&feedName=rbssFinancialServicesAndRealEstateNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2FfinancialServicesRealEstateNews+%28News+%2F+US+%2F+Financial+Services+and+Real+Estate%29

First Raise in Five Years Planned for U City Employees

University City City Manager Lehman Walker presented a draft version of the city's 2013-14 budget Monday, proposing the first cost of living wage increase for city employees for the first time in five years.



http://universitycity.patch.com/articles/city-manager-presents-proposed-2013-14-budget

$28 Million Verdict Against Illinois Nursing Home Liable Under False...

On February 11, 2013, a jury in federal district court in Illinois found a nursing home operator liable under the False Claims Act and the Illinois Whistleblower Reward and Protection Act for fraudulent billing and certifications.



http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=c8366459-8b6b-4ff6-b457-a6f6843c5ce5

Take A Deep Breath: Employers May Conduct Random Alcohol Tests

A district court in Pennsylvania held that an employer may require probationary employees in safety sensitive positions to undergo random alcohol testing without violating the Americans with Disabilities Act if it can show that there is a clear business justification and medical necessity.



http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=a904ed57-eeae-4f29-9dec-2805e9decb43

New protection from worst healthcare insurance practices

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently issued a final rule that implements five key consumer protections from the Affordable Care Act, and makes the health insurance market work better for individuals, families, and small businesses.



http://www.redwoodtimes.com/ci_22672025/new-protection-from-worst-healthcare-insurance-practices?

Framingham Public Works Employee Severed Artery in Saw Accident

The Framingham DPW water department employee, in his 20s, suffered a left shoulder injury, said Brandolini.



http://framingham.patch.com/articles/framingham-public-works-employee-severed-artery-in-saw-accident

Manhunt in Victoria drive-by shooting continues

Police are on a manhunt for the suspect in a drive-by shooting in Victoria, B.C., early Monday morning.



http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2013/02/26/bc-victoria-shooting-manhunt.html?cmp=rss

[Video] As Supreme Court Defines "Clothes," Biggest...

It's one of those cases quick to generate a smirk as individuals quickly glance the basic facts: yes, the Supreme Court will indeed rule on the definition of "clothes" in Sandifer v. U.S. Steel.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/as-supreme-court-defines-clothes-bigg-69360/

Employees Who Smoke (Part II) - The Exception for Health Insurance Plans

So yesterday, I made a convincing case that employees who smoke outside the workplace can't be treated differently than your non-smokers. But what about your health insurance plans? Doesn't the state law prohibit your plan from imposing higher premium costs on those smokers? But, dig deeper and you'll understand that there is a federal law - ERISA ... (more)



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/employees-who-smoke-part-ii-the-exc-74345/

U.S. Supreme Court to Determine the Meaning of 'Changing Clothes'

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a private sector "donning and doffing" case.



http://www.publiclawnews.com/public-blawg/2013/02/us-supreme-court-determine-meaning-changing-clothes

Henderson set to vote on middle school bond

Trustees unanimously called a bond election for the facility Monday afternoon, prompting applause from audience members.



http://www.cbs19.tv/story/21352468/henderson-set-to-vote-on-middle-school-bond

Mintz Levin's Raymond D. Cotton to Present at 2013 National...

Raymond D. Cotton , a Member of Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. and Vice President for Education of ML Strategies, LLC , will be speaking at the National Association of Independent Schools Annual Conference.



http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20130226006723&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

The Republican Plan to Fix the Economy Involves Ending Overtime Pay

Daily Kos has everything you need to know about Republican Senator Eric Cantor's valiant and ongoing battle against overtime pay: In Eric Cantor's February 2013 speech, he said he wanted to propose Federal Law that would end overtime pay for hourly workers .



http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2013/02/26/the-republican-plan-to-fix-the-economy-involves-ending-overtime-pay

Mayor Lee Appoints Katy Tang as District 4 Supervisor

San Francisco, CA- Mayor Edwin M. Lee today announced his appointment of Katy Tang to the District 4 Supervisor's seat that will be vacated on February 27th by Supervisor Carmen Chu when she is sworn in as San Francisco's newest Assessor-Recorder. "I am very proud to appoint Katy Tang as the new Supervisor for District Four to continue the good ... (more)



http://www.asianweek.com/2013/02/26/mayor-lee-appoints-katy-tang-as-district-4-supervisor/

Labor Law Poster Scam Reported In South Dakota

Now con-artists are using scare tactics by telling businesses they will be fined if they don't buy posters from them.



http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/labor-law-poster-scam-reported-in-south-dakota/?id=144393

Hospital-backed bill would rein in Utah's Medicaid cop

A bill that would limit the power of Utah's Medicaid Inspector General to police health care providers cleared its first legislative hurdle on Monday after nearly two hours of contentious testimony.



http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/55903500-90/oig-utah-medicaid-fraud.html.csp

Secrecy Bill could be made law by June

The Protection of State Information Bill could become law as early as June as the ad hoc committee has been given until June 20 to finish its work.



http://mg.co.za/article/2013-02-26-secrecy-bill-could-become-law-by-june/

Car Wash Workers in Staten Island Allege Labor Law Violations, According to Workers' Legal Team

The lawsuit alleges the defendants failed to pay workers the applicable minimum wage rate for all hours worked, took and redistributed tips customers intended for workers, and sent workers home after an hour or two when the car wash was not busy without paying them call-in pay, as required under law.



http://www.abc12.com/story/21353000/car-wash-workers-in-staten-island-allege-labor-law-violations-according-to-workers-legal-team

FieldEddy Insurance Taps Russell Denver to Lead Employee Benefits Compliance Services

The service will be available non-clients for a fee. To manage its Employee Benefits Compliance Services as well as internal HR needs, FieldEddy Insurance has hired Russell F. Denver, Esq., as an Employee Benefits Compliance Specialist.



http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130226006614/en/FieldEddy-Insurance-Taps-Russell-Denver-Lead-Employee

Local economy improving, just look at the tax numbers

Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government's two best economic indicators are on their way up, but one of them hasn't caught up to where it was before the recession.



http://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/news/2013/02/26/local-economy-improving-just-look-at.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_louisville+%28Business+First+of+Louisville%29

Despite Rise in Jobless Claims, EmploymentCrossing Lists 2.16 M Jobs

A recent report by the Department of Labor claims that there was little change in the pace of firings in the post holiday period as unemployment claims rose.



http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/2/prweb10459376.htm

RCMP workplace harassment probed by MPs

MPs on the House of Commons public safety and status of women committees are hearing back-to-back testimony today from the RCMP Public Complaints Commission and RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson on recent reports on workplace harassment in the force.



http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2013/02/26/pol-rcmp-harassment-committee-testimony.html?cmp=rss

Colo. spent more than $34,000 on Gessler defense

The state of Colorado has paid more than $34,000 to private law firms hired to defend Secretary of State Scott Gessler against an ethics complaint that he misused public funds.



http://www.9news.com/rss/article/319594/222/Colo-spent-more-than-34000-on-Gessler-defense

Investing in Maine's future: The case for the competitive skills scholarship program

Thousands of Maine workers have suffered the loss of a job and the frustrations that come with finding the next one.



http://bangordailynews.com/2013/02/26/opinion/investing-in-maines-future-the-case-for-the-competitive-skills-scholarship-program/

Parent-owned practices benefit from hiring offspring

When Rex Redlingshafer Jr. had an interest in becoming a lawyer, his parents put him to work.



http://www.abajournal.com/magazine/article/parent-owned_practices_pays_tax_benefits/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=ABA+Journal+Magazine+Stories#When:08:10:22Z

Young Law Group Submits Public Comments to Department of Treasury on...

On December 14, 2012, the Internal Revenue Service released proposed regulations concerning further implementation of the IRS Whistleblower Program which became effective in 2006.



http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/2/prweb10456643.htm

Former college teacher sues LCSC in gender case

A former tenure-track lecturer at Lewis-Clark State College is suing the school in federal court, saying officials discriminated against her because of her gender and because she reported students' complaints of sexual harassment.



http://www.ktvb.com/news/Former-college-teacher-sues-LCSC-in-gender-case-193316111.html

South Dakota Attorney General warns businesses of poster scam

The South Dakota Attorney General's Office issued a news release Tuesday warning businesses to beware of poster scams from companies selling various federal agency postings.



http://www.ksfy.com/story/21352765/south-dakota-attorney-general-warns-businesses-of-poster-scam

Poster Scams Affect SD Businesses

Attorney General Marty Jackley and The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation are warning businesses of a new federal agency poster scam.



http://www.kdlt.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=24618&Itemid=57

Nice work, if you can get it

For soon-to-be graduates worried about their future prospects this could be a godsend.



http://www.smdailyjournal.com/article_preview.php?id=1763891&title=Nice

Stocks to Watch: Sherwin-Williams Company, Avanir Pharmaceuticals,...

ThePennyStockProfiler.com, an investment community with a special focus on updating investors with recent news on the U.S. stock market, issues news alert on the following stocks:- Sherwin-Williams Company declined 2.22% and closed at $154.34. The Company has reached a settlement deal with the U.S. Department of Labor related to the U.S. paint ... (more)



http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/stocks-to-watch-sherwin-williams-company-avanir-pharmaceuticals-harris-corporation-delcath-systems-213226.htm

Affordable Care Act: Preparing for 2014

President Obama's re-election confirmed that the Affordable Care Act will continue to be rolled out, and that its "pay-or-play" rules will become effective on January 1, 2014.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/affordable-care-act-preparing-for-2014-67000/

The federal employees who don't work for taxpayers

In a new report issued on February 15, just before a federal holiday and a congressional recess, the Office of Personnel Management announced that the government paid over $156 million in 2011 for some of its employees to work as representatives for government unions, up from $139 million in 2010 and $129 million in 2009.



http://washingtonexaminer.com/the-federal-employees-who-dont-work-for-taxpayers/article/2522589?custom_click=rss

Dominique Fite Joins GCG'S New York City Office

The Garden City Group, Inc. , a recognized leader in class action settlement and bankruptcy administration, is proud to announce that Dominique Fite, senior consultant, business development, has joined the company's class action team.



http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/2/prweb10455675.htm

Can This Gay Kentucky Man's Farm Be Saved?

A Kentucky resident's farm is now in jeopardy after he was allegedly fired from his job for being gay.



http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/26/kevin-mccaffery-kentucky-llama-farmer-gay_n_2761816.html?utm_hp_ref=business&ir=Business&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HP%2FBusiness+%28Business+on+The+Huffington+Post%29

Church: Unwed, pregnant teacher fired for violating 'morality clause'

A Kettering Catholic school teacher fired in December 2011 because of her unwed pregnancy was not discriminated against but was terminated because she violated a contract saying that she would comply with church teachings, according to a response to the former teacher's lawsuit filed in federal court Monday.



http://www.wpxi.com/news/news/church-unwed-pregnant-teacher-fired-for-violating-/nWZKj/

Justice Dept. Looks At Mistreatment Of Disabled Students During New Rochelle H.S. Evacuation

Two disabled New Rochelle High School students claim they were mistreated during a fire condition last month and now the school is being investigated by the U.S. Justice Department.



http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/02/26/justice-dept-looks-at-mistreatment-of-disabled-students-during-new-rochelle-h-s-evacuation/

Attorney General Marty Jackley and South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Warn Businesses o

Attorney General Marty Jackley and the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation are warning businesses to beware of poster scams from companies selling various federal agency postings.



http://atg.sd.gov/News/NewsReleases/NewsReleasesView/tabid/441/itemID/3094/moduleID/719/view/597/Default.aspx

Active Design Spurs People Toward Movement and Exercise

A LEG UP The fundamentals of active design, even if the term was not then in vogue, were on display when the Georgia Tech Campus Recreation Center opened in August 2004.



http://www.athleticbusiness.com/articles/article.aspx?articleid=3961&zoneid=15

The science of creating amazingly addictive junk food

There was a long piece this weekend in the New York Times magazine on the science and marketing of creating junk food, and the role it has played in fueling the rise of obesity in America.



http://blog.sfgate.com/science/2013/02/26/the-science-of-creating-amazingly-addictive-junk-food/

IRA Financial Group Introduces the Individual 401(k) Home Purchase...

New Individual 401 Home Purchase Plan will allow Florida Residents to use up to $50,000 of their retirement account tax and penalty free to buy a Primary Residence The IRA Financial Group Individual 401 Home Purchase Plan for Florida Residents presents a number of exciting tax planning and investment opportunities that allow investors in Florida to ... (more)



http://www.prweb.com/releases/Solo-401k/Florida-Real-Estate/prweb10468940.htm

House committees probe workplace harassment at RCMP

MPs on the House of Commons public safety and status of women committees are hearing back-to-back testimony today from the RCMP Public Complaints Commission and RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson on recent reports on workplace harassment in the force.



http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/story/2013/02/26/pol-rcmp-harassment-committee-testimony.html?cmp=rss

Decatur's $1.3 billion deal could bring metro employment near all-time high

Decatur city leaders are working to land an economic development deal that could push the metro area's total employment figure toward a new all-time high.



http://www.al.com/business/index.ssf/2013/02/decaturs_13_billion_deal_could.html

Nurse who defied order can still sue under ADA

A nurse who was fired for insubordination after refusing to carry out an order she felt she could not handle while recovering from a serious injury could sue her employer for retaliation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled.



http://lawyersusaonline.com/blog/2013/02/26/nurse-who-defied-order-can-still-sue-under-ada/

Inspired eLearning Awarded State of Texas Department of Information...

We are excited about the opportunity to provide our compliance training and customization services to government organizations and schools throughout the state of Texas," said Martin Rico, CEO of Inspired eLearning.



http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/2/prweb10461867.htm

Central States Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Fund v. Messina Products LLC

CENTRAL STATES SOUTHEAST AND SOUTHWEST AREAS PENSION FUND, et al., Plaintiffs-Appellees and Cross-Appellants, v. MESSINA PRODUCTS, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, Defendant-Appellant, Stephen Messina and Florence Messina, Defendants and Cross-Appellees. Charles Hoon Lee, Attorney, Central States Funds Law Department, Rosemont, IL, for ... (more)



http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-7th-circuit/1623077.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FindLaw7th+%28FindLaw+Case+Law+Updates+-+7th+Circuit+COA%29

Dusty Roads, Former American Airlines Flight Attendant, Talks...

In 1953, American Airlines announced that all female flight attendants would retire at age 32.



http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/26/dusty-roads-former-americ_n_2720320.html

Workers over 50 are the new 'unemployables'

Older workers were less likely to lose their jobs during the recession, but those who were laid off are facing far tougher conditions than their younger colleagues.



http://www.clickorlando.com/news/money/Workers-over-50-are-the-new-unemployables/-/1637116/19084820/-/6on2w6z/-/index.html

Workers over 50 are the new 'unemployables'

Older workers were less likely to lose their jobs during the recession, but those who were laid off are facing far tougher conditions than their younger colleagues.



http://www.kxly.com/news/money/Workers-over-50-are-the-new-unemployables/-/116108/19084820/-/1h26h6z/-/index.html

Command Center Announces Appointment of Frederick Sandford as New Chief Executive Officer

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho-- --Command Center, Inc. , a national provider of on-demand and temporary staffing solutions, today announced that its board of directors has named Frederick Sandford, as the company's President and Chief Executive Officer effective immediately, replacing Glenn Welstad, the company founder, who announced his resignation last ... (more)



http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20130226005607&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

Workers over 50 are the new 'unemployables'

Mary Clair Matthews, Tony Kash and Jill Cummings are struggling to find jobs. Click the photo to read their stories.



http://money.cnn.com/2013/02/26/news/economy/over-50-unemployables/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fmoney_latest+%28Latest+News%29

Robertson Fire Protection District Has A New Chief

From left to right: New Robertson Fire Protection District Chief Don Miner, Retired Chief David Tilley, a Robertson Fire Board member and Hazelwood Mayor Matthew Robinson.



http://hazelwood.patch.com/articles/robertson-fire-protection-district-has-a-new-chief-david-tilley-retires

frustrated office worker yelling at computer

Older workers were less likely to lose their jobs during the recession, but those who were laid off are facing far tougher conditions than their younger colleagues.



http://www.channel3000.com/money/Workers-over-50-are-the-new-unemployables/-/1644/19084820/-/10n0xng/-/index.html

Female miners blazed a trail underground

Barbara Burns' people didn't usually make news or controversy. Mostly, they worked coal mines.



http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lansingstatejournal.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013302260003%26nclick_check%3D1

Kelley v. Correctional Medical Services Inc

Guy D. Loranger, with whom Nichols, Webb & Loranger, P.A., was on brief, for appellant.Matthew J. LaMourie, with whom Michael G. Messerschmidt and Preti, Flaherty, Beliveau & Pachios, LLP was on brief, for appellee.



http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-1st-circuit/1623041.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FindLaw1st+%28FindLaw+Case+Law+Updates+-+1st+Circuit+COA%29

NSA Whistleblower: 'Everyone Is Under Virtual Surveillance'

RT talks to William Binney, whistleblower and former NSA crypto-mathematician who served in the agency for decades.



http://www.nowpublic.com/tech-biz/nsa-whistleblower-everyone-under-virtual-surveillance

Third Circuit 'Clarifies' Continuing Violation Doctrine

In Mandel v. M & Q Packaging Corp. , No. 11-3913, 2013 WL 141890 , the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit "clarified" the application of the continuing violation doctrine as defined by the U.S. Supreme Court in National Railroad Passenger Corp.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/third-circuit-clarifies-continuing-vio-98068/

FMLA Coverage Expanded: Employers Should Update

The US Department of Labor recently issued new regulations and guidance that expand coverage under the Family and Medical Leave Act for certain classes of employees.



http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=fc45e27a-111f-43d4-8434-b11510b0721a

What You Should Be Doing Now to Prepare for Implementation of the Cybersecurity Executive Order

A tempting response to the Cybersecurity Executive Order , announced by President Obama at his State of the Union address, is to ignore it.



http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=bbac1d5e-f8a1-4092-85a4-9b1d41f24438

Courts Aren't Buying USDOL's 'Service Writer', 'Service Advisor' Comments

In April 2011, the U.S. Labor Department disavowed its 24-year-long acknowledgment that the federal Fair Labor Standards Act's Section 13 overtime exemption applies to automobile-dealership employees doing the typical work of service writers, service advisors, etc .



http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=b25fa593-0778-41c8-bde0-40590016598d

401(k) Plan Fees Decline in 2012

PREVIEW: RIA Leaders: The Price of Independence Financial Planning's editors Scott Wenger and Ann Marsh sit down to discuss the magazine's annual look at who ranks atop the RIA industry.



http://www.financial-planning.com/news/retirement-plan-fees-decline-2683468-1.html

Hostess Workers May Get Federal Assistance

About 18,000 former Hostess employees are eligible to apply to the federal Trade Adjustment Assistance program.



http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/2013/2/25/hostess_workers_may_get_federal_assistance.htm

Hostess workers may get federal assistance

The U.S. Department of Labor has determined that workers from 864 former Hostess company locations may receive benefits and services from the program, which helps some workers whose jobs have been eliminated.



http://www.kansas.com/2013/02/25/2691187/hostess-workers-may-get-federal.html

Assurex Global Launches Employee-Benefits Marketplace Platform

Assurex Global announces a unique private marketplace platform that gives employers the widest range of administrative flexibility and employee health benefit options in the industry.



http://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2013/02/25/526060/10023015/en/Assurex-Global-Launches-Employee-Benefits-Marketplace-Platform.html

Dedrick Muhammad: Salaried vs. Hourly and Why All Pay Is Not Equal

If unemployment rates fall to pre-recession levels, will our economy be as healthy as it was in 2006? Not necessarily, the research shows.



http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dedrick-muhammad/salaried-vs-hourly-work_b_2734218.html?utm_hp_ref=business&ir=Business&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HP%2FBusiness+%28Business+on+The+Huffington+Post%29

Weld gains in revised statewide job numbers

Weld County added about 1,800 more jobs last year than previously believed, according to revised data released today by the state Department of Labor.



http://www.greeleytribune.com/news/4988224-113/jobs-revised-percent-colorado

BAE Systems cuts at Schofield Barracks to continue this week

BAE Systems is laying off and furloughing 117 employees in its maintenance divisions at various locations at the Army's Schofield Barracks in Hawaii through the end of this week, according to a filing with the state Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.



http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2013/02/25/bae-systems-sequestration-cuts-at.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_national+%28Bizjournals+National+Feed%29

EEOC Exposes Itself to Ridicule on Background Checks

Regarding James Bovard's " Perform Criminal Background Checks at Your Peril ," : With the federal government trying to force private-sector businesses to hire convicted thieves as security guards, can we expect to see convicted murderers working the homicide desk in our local police departments in the near future? In the FBI? In President Obama's ... (more)



http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323549204578316623357006466.html?mod=WSJ_Opinion_MIDDLEThirdBucket

A Roadmap for Audit Committees in Meeting the Challenges Posed by...

Audit committees must aid management in navigating an increasingly complex regulatory framework.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/a-roadmap-for-audit-committees-in-meetin-94468/

Changes to DART serve the larger good

The Des Moines Register's "Readers Watchdog" columnist has recently taken up a cause that is near and dear to our hearts-- advocating for public transit riders.



http://www.desmoinesregister.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desmoinesregister.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013130225009%26nclick_check%3D1

Zoning Board of Appeals

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Plymouth will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting/hearing, to individuals with disabilities.



http://www.hometownlife.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013130225030

Why don't women speak out about sexual harassment? Here's why

There's a line in Nick Cohen's blog about the allegations about Lord Rennard that really hit home: I have one further point, which I accept it is difficult for a man to make.



http://www.newstatesman.com/2013/02/why-dont-women-speak-out-about-sexual-harassment-heres-why

Broken Arrow Business Reaches Overtime Pay Violation Agreement With Feds

A Broken Arrow business has reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division concerning overtime back wages to current and former workers following an investigation.



http://www.newson6.com/story/21339574/broken-arrow-business-reaches-overtime-pay-violation-agreement-with-feds

DOL Issues Final FMLA Regulations

On February 5, 2013, the U.S. Department of Labor issued its Final Rule implementing important expansions of the Family and Medical Leave Act relating to the military leave provisions and the eligibility for and calculation of FMLA for certain airline personnel.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/dol-issues-final-fmla-regulations-87060/

Bills Take Very Different Approaches on Job Training

"The Republican bill offers jobseekers a one-size-fits-all approach and effectively eliminates competition by essentially doling out funds to states, rather than allowing private, non-profit, and public agencies to compete for the resources." Today, the Republican leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives Education and Workforce Committee ... (more)



http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/2/prweb10467281.htm

2013 Sequester Cuts: Funding For Food And Aviation Safety Would Be...

The White House, in an effort to pressure congressional lawmakers to come to an agreement regarding the looming budget sequester, has a released new reports detailing the state-by-state impact of the $85 billion in automatic spending cuts set to take effect March 1. For weeks the Obama administration has stressed the real-world implications of the ... (more)



http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/439250/20130226/defense-spending-cuts-2013-automatic-spending-cuts-sequester-sequestration-white-house-fema-faa-cuts.htm

Plainfield completes new ADA plan

Town officials here have completed their Americans with Disabilities Act Transition plan for the pedestrian walkways.



http://flyergroup.com/x36429441/Plainfield-completes-new-ADA-plan

Minnesota Taking the lead on Minimum Wage

Today the Minnesota House of Representatives is meeting to discuss raising the state minimum wage.



http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/02/25/1189682/-Minnesota-Taking-the-lead-on-Minimum-Wage-fingers-crossed

If Sequestration Happens, This Small Agency May Get A Flood of Complaints From Furloughed Workers

Government Executive is part of the National Journal Group Inc. and the Atlantic Media Company.



http://www.nationaljournal.com/congress/if-sequestration-happens-this-small-agency-may-get-a-flood-of-complaints-from-furloughed-workers-20130225

Thank you for smoking ... Portland style

The debate over Earned Sick Days in Portland is nearing its denouement, with a final hearing and council vote just around the corner.



http://www.blueoregon.com/2013/02/thank-you-smoking-portland-style/

White Springs town council special meeting

White Springs Town Council Special Meeting Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013 at 1 p.m. Town Hall Conference Room AGENDA I. Call to order & invocation II.



http://suwanneedemocrat.com/x273852264/White-Springs-town-council-special-meeting

Court rules in favor of Warren on claims from methadone clinic landlord

U.S. District Court Judge D. Brock Hornby granted the town of Warren's motion to dismiss Robert Emery and his Vixen Land Holdings LLC's claims that the town discriminated against them under the Americans with Disabilities Act.



http://bangordailynews.com/2013/02/25/news/midcoast/court-rules-in-favor-of-warren-on-claims-from-methadone-clinic-landlord/

Project linking UMaine students with IT employers launches first events

University of Maine computer science students will rub elbows with potential employers Monday evening during the first in a series of statewide events geared toward doubling the number of Maine information technology graduates in four years.



http://bangordailynews.com/2013/02/25/news/state/project-linking-umaine-students-with-it-employers-launches-first-events/

Worker fights limitations as he loses vision

Driving to his company's Granger office one day, Niel Makielski noticed the telephone poles along the road seemed to be warping as he passed them.



http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/apexchange/2013/02/25/in--exchange-working-blind.html

Agenda - Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

CODE SECTION: 34-357 , 34-358 , 34-666 , 34-356 through 34- 361 APPLICANT: Brandon Karcho for Top Fuel Sunoco, Inc.



http://www.hometownlife.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013130225015

Workplace lessons from the FBI sexting scandal

Sexting can happen in any large organization. This, according to an FBI response to NBC after disciplinary documents revealed that FBI employees used government-issued smart phones to access porn and send sexually explicit messages.



http://www.9news.com/rss/article/319357/188/Workplace-lessons-from-the-FBI-sexting-scandal

A case for the cost shift

Sue Scherer is opposed to the so-called pension "cost shift" because it could raise local property taxes.



http://capitolfax.com/2013/02/25/a-case-for-the-cost-shift/

The Women Who Make America documentary focuses on leaders and legacy of the feminist movement

Equal Rights Amendment supporters voice their disapproval of the 22-16 vote against the E.R.A. in the Florida Senate.



http://www.canada.com/entertainment/television/Women+Make+America+documentary+focuses+leaders+legacy/8004426/story.html

Should Robert Gibbs be Prosecuted for Leaking?

Robert Gibbs, former White House Press Secretary, revealed the drone program on this weekend's Up with Chris Hayes .



http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/02/25/1189623/-Should-Robert-Gibbs-be-Prosecuted-for-Leaking

Lawyer questions bidding process for...

ONE of the whistleblowers in the ballot secrecy folder in the 2010 elections is questioning the bidding for the indelible ink to be used in the May 13 midterm polls.



http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2013/02/25/lawyer-questions-bidding-process-indelible-ink-270029

Illinois reminds businesses to use only licensed day and temporary labor agencies

The Illinois Department of Labor is reminding businesses intending to contract with day and temporary labor agencies for their staffing needs to first check if the agencies are licensed by the state.



http://www.lincolndailynews.com/News/today022513_labor.shtml

Former downtown Best Western starts lobby renovations

Downtown Milwaukee's Inn Towne Hotel has started its remodeling project that will add a new fitness center, meeting room and lobby breakfast area.



http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/business/192544461.html

Putting more public service into public media at 2013 APTS Summit

Representatives from four sectors of the public service community made a case for more partnerships with public television during the opening session of the Association of Public Television Stations' 2013 Public Media Summit Feb.



http://www.current.org/2013/02/putting-more-public-service-into-public-media-at-2013-apts-summit/

PBSa a Makersa explores the womena s movement

For girls born after women were appointed to the Supreme Court, "Makers: Women Who Make America" is a history lesson.



http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130225/entlife/702249962/

Texas Moms Kept From Breastfeeding in Public Could Soon Have the Right to Sue

Michelle Hickman, a Houston-area mother, became Internet famous in late 2011 when she was harassed by Target employees for publicly breastfeeding her infant .



http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfairpark/2013/02/texas_moms_kept_from_breastfee.php

13 missteps by Aaron Reardon

Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon turned political heads for winning elections, keeping budgets balanced and talking jobs, jobs, jobs.



http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20130224/BLOG48/702249928/0/SPORTS09

IOSHA inspections, fines are down

The state agency charged with keeping Indiana workplaces safe inspects fewer than a third of the businesses it did in the 1980s, issues fines for serious violations that average less than half the national rate and issued violations at a lower rate than the national average the past decade, according to a newspaper report.



http://www.indystar.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.indystar.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013302250021%26nclick_check%3D1

Why we need labor laws like paid sick time: Guest opinion

In 1938 child labor was regulated across the United States in the Fair Labor Standards Act, which established hours of work and a minimum age of employment for children.



http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2013/02/why_we_need_labor_laws_like_pa.html

Demolition nearing end on PA's PenPly mill

Workers are in the last stages of demolishing the former Peninsula Plywood site as they finish tearing up the salvageable, rough-cut-timber and diamond-plate flooring of the cavernous, Walmart-sized mill building at 439 Marine Drive.



http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013302259990

I heard that the General was re-hired the next wee...

A tough few weeks for the state's embattled unemployment agency was capped off Feb.



http://www.free-times.com/index.php?cat=1992912064017974&ShowArticle_ID=11011902131704062

Veterans kicked out of bar because of service dogs

A confrontation at a North Side bar became violent after three veterans said they were asked to leave because of their service dogs.



http://www.ksat.com/news/Veterans-kicked-out-of-bar-because-of-service-dogs/-/478452/19065900/-/v4rax5/-/index.html

Why we listen to Al Sharpton

President Lyndon B. Johnson redeemed himself from being a segregationist, simply and powerfully, by signing the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.



http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/listen-al-sharpton-article-1.1271255?localLinksEnabled=false

There should be no ambiguity about the legal rights of whistleblowers

We must put the integrity of the whistle-blowing system beyond question, for the benefit of both patients and staff A recent study found that only 11 per cent of doctors trust our whistleblowing procedures.



http://www.guardian.co.uk/healthcare-network/2013/feb/25/legal-rights-whistleblowers-nhs-mid-staffs

Service dogs come in all sizes

The Americans with Disabilities Act states that service dogs can be of any breed or size.



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Seminar in Duluth features legal issues employers face

A free seminar on the latest legal issues faced by area employers will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the Minnesota WorkForce Center, 402 W. First St.



http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/259705/

Taylor County ag year in review: Drought, no long-term Farm Bill pose challenges

It's that time of year again to look back at the year that was. As I look back over 2012, I can't help but think of it as the year that "might have been." As you look back at any list of top agriculture stories for 2012, drought is one of the top stories if not the top story on most.



http://www.reporternews.com/news/2013/feb/24/taylor-county-agriculture-year-in-review/?partner=RSS

Corporate Whistle Blower Center Now Urges Online School Insiders with ...

The Corporate Whistle Blower Center is now urging insiders at any type of Internet school, online university, or college to step forward if they can prove the enterprise is ripping off Veterans, or taxpayers by being nothing more than a degree mill that offers worthless degrees for US Veterans, or taxpayer funded educational programs, because the ... (more)



http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2013/2/prweb10461418.htm

vcfo's Human Resources Consulting Division Experiencing Significant Growth

Liz is a key member of our executive team. We are pleased to recognize her contributions with this promotion to Managing Director.



http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2013/2/prweb10460252.htm

Montgomery Barnett Attorney Selected by New Orleans CityBusiness 2013 Leadership in Law Class

Montgomery Barnett, L.L.P. is pleased to announce that partner Terrel J. Broussard was selected as one of 50 honorees by Citybusiness based on his professional and community contributions.



http://www.prweb.com/releases/prwebTop-Law-Firm-Louisiana/CityBusiness/prweb10457918.htm

Supreme Court reviews collective action component of wage theft claims

A case currently before the United States Supreme Court involves an increasingly common situation involving employees who are working through their breaks.



http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/supreme-court-reviews-collective-action-component-of-wage-theft-claims-331278.php

'New Vic' Undergoes Change of Scene as Historic Theater Enters Next Stage of Renovation

The view from the back of the house at the Victoria Hall Theater - at least until the rear wall is completed.



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

Uncovering Hidden Fees in Retirement Plans

Dow Jones Reprints: This copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. To order presentation-ready copies for distribution to your colleagues, clients or customers, use the Order Reprints tool at the bottom of any article or visit www.djreprints.com Financial advisers understand there are undisclosed fees on employee-sponsored retirement ... (more)



http://online.wsj.com/article/SB20001424127887323940004578257793514318474.html?mod=WSJ_hp_mostpop_read

City, SHAL settle claim

The city of Key West and the nonprofit it chose to run the island's homeless shelter will pay $10,000 to settle a worker's compensation claim filed in December.



http://keysnews.com/node/45840

Let Sequestration Happen

President Barack Obama clearly doesn't like how the threat of sequestration, an idea he owns but now dishonestly wants to disown, is working out.



http://www.bizzyblog.com/2013/02/24/let-it-happen/

Guest commentary: It worked in Michigan; Raise wages for home care workers across the nation

The Obama administration has proposed to end long-standing discrimination against home care aides, to ensure that these invaluable workers finally receive minimum wage and overtime protections under the Fair Labor Standards Act.



http://www.freep.com/article/20130224/OPINION05/130224064/1068/opinion

Stress in workers

Bill York, in his letter about a minimum wage hike , states that a supervisor "has more job stress than his or her subordinates" and suggests that this entitles him or her to greater compensation.



http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/opinion/letters/stress-in-workers-676782/

Veterans kicked out of bar

A confrontation at a north side bar became violent after three veterans said they were asked to leave because of their service dogs.



http://www.ksat.com/news/Veterans-kicked-out-of-bar/-/478452/19065900/-/137o9qlz/-/index.html

General Assembly doorway limits access

On a cold morning midway through the legislative session, members of SEIU Virginia 512 piled into a meeting room on the first floor of the General Assembly Building.



http://hamptonroads.com/2013/02/general-assembly-doorway-limits-access

Who can trust Nick Clegg ever again?

Since he assumed the leadership of the Liberal Democrats in 2007, Nick Clegg has presented himself as a different kind of politician from the tribal dinosaurs of the past - sensitive, morally upright, and a fearless defender of women's rights.



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-2283980/Who-trust-Nick-Clegg-again.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Will new fed guidelines force companies to hire more employees with criminal pasts?

Employers could be pressured to hire more workers with a criminal background under recent guidelines issued by the federal government.



http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2990847/posts

The governor and the rogue agency targeting San Diego

The top accomplishment of Gov. Jerry Brown's first two years in office was his 2012 pension reform measure.



http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/feb/24/governor-brown-perb-pension/

My Own Jobs Disaster From the Front Row

Mortimer Zuckerman has squarely nailed the problem . I was unaware of the unemployment crisis until I was laid off last month from an office job.



http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324449104578314562304092922.html?mod=WSJ_Opinion_MIDDLEThirdBucket

NHS chief must quit over secrecy and cover up that cost lives, urges MP

A Tory MP has called for the resignation of Sir David Nicholson for 'presiding over a culture of secrecy and cover-up that cost many people their lives'. Andrew Bridgen, one of whose constituents died in the Mid Staffordshire hospital scandal, said the NHS chief executive should quit because of his involvement in the controversy.



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2283944/NHS-chief-quit-secrecy-cover-cost-lives-urges-MP.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Newspaper: IOSHA inspections, fines are down

The state agency charged with keeping Indiana workplaces safe inspects fewer than a third of the businesses it did in the 1980s, issues fines for serious violations that average less than half the national rate and issued violations at a lower rate than the national average the past decade, according to a newspaper report.



http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Newspaper-IOSHA-inspections-fines-are-down-4304416.php

Executive Suite: Erica Groshen, U.S. labor statistics chief

Erica Groshen, the new commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, sits outside the agency offices in Washington, D.C. Groshen lives in Great Neck.



http://www.newsday.com/columnists/carrie-mason-draffen/executive-suite-erica-groshen-u-s-labor-statistics-chief-1.4694753

Lobero Architectural Plans

What is the real story on the exterior architectural and landscape plans for the Lobero? I saw a quote in a local real estate newspaper in which the Foundation Executive Director says, . . ."and we'll not only comply with the latest Americans With Disabilities Act accessibility requirements, but re-create from Smith's original designs, the Lobero ... (more)



http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=109427

Uncovering Hidden Fees in Retirement Plans

Financial advisers understand there are undisclosed fees on employee-sponsored retirement plans, but an alarming number of our clients don't. In fact, according to a recent AARP study, seven out of 10 participants in such plans have no clue what they're paying in fees-or how those costs can eat into their retirement savings.



http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323940004578257793514318474.html?mod=topix

New Equality Policies May Force Employers to Hire More Workers With Criminal Records

Employers in the U.S. may soon have to hire more workers with criminal backgrounds under new equality guidelines issued by the federal government.



http://www.ksee24.com/news/local/New-Equality-Policies-May-Force-Employers-to-Hire-More-Workers-With-Criminal-Records-192879611.html

REAP founder to discuss jobs for disabled at Lucy Corr Village

Karen Hannon, Founder and Executive Director of the Richmond Entrepreneur's Assistance Program , will speak at Lucy Corr Village , 6800 Lucy Corr Blvd, Chesterfield, VA on Thursday, Feb.



http://www.examiner.com/article/reap-founder-to-discuss-jobs-for-disabled-at-lucy-corr-village?cid=rss

Budget Session of Parliament 2013: 10 Most Controversial and Important Bills Expected to be Passed

The Parliament Budget session, which began on Thursday, is likely to be disrupted at regular intervals despite Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's appeal for a productive and constructive session of Parliament, as the Opposition would try to nail the The Budget session faced first adjournment in both the houses on Friday over the twin blasts in ... (more)



http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/438805/20130225/budget-session-parliament-2013-10-controversial-important.htm

Llama Farmer Risks Losing Farm After Being Fired For Being Gay

BuzzFeed.com reported on Kevin , who runs the LLA-Nanny Farms , an 18-acre farm that is home to llamas, cats, dogs, chickens, donkeys and dogs - more than 300 animals in total.



http://www.ontopmag.com/article.aspx?id=14497&MediaType=1&Category=26#

Stafford Hospital scandal: 'I'm still fighting to do the job I love,' says whistleblower nurse

A student nurse who blew the whistle on the appalling care of elderly patients at Stafford Hospital was disciplined and is still blocked from completing her course - while staff she complained about continue to work in the NHS.



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2283530/Stafford-Hospital-scandal-Im-fighting-job-I-love-says-whistleblower-nurse.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Bosses could be forced to hire more workers with criminal records under new equality guidelines

Employers in the U.S. may soon have to hire more workers with criminal backgrounds under new equality guidelines issued by the federal government.



http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2990701/posts

Insurance Agent

By applying to a job using Monster.com you are agreeing to comply with and be subject to the Monster Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy for use of our website.



http://jobview.monster.com/Insurance-Agent-Job-Plantation-FL-US-119962481.aspx

Sports Eye

WHAT could have influenced my friend and media colleague Orly Navarro in spreading a false report contra Atty.



http://sundaypunch.prepys.com/archives/2013/02/24/sports-eye-306/

Pro-Equality Groups Ask President Obama to Ban LGBT Discrimination by Federal Contractors

Yesterday more than 50 civil rights, religious, professional, labor, civic and education organizations sent a letter to President Obama calling for an executive order barring federal contractors from discriminating in employment on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.



http://mysocalledgaylife.com/blog/2013/02/21/pro-equality-groups-ask-president-obama-to-ban-lgbt-discrimination-by-federal-contractors/

Golden Corral faces federal discrimination lawsuit

A Westland restaurant is being accused of discriminating against a Garden City family whose children suffer from a genetic skin disease.



http://www.hometownlife.com/article/20130224/NEWS24/302240453/Golden-Corral-faces-federal-discrimination-lawsuit?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Westland|s

LTC offers tractor safety courses for youth

The first session will be held on Saturdays, April 6 to 27; the second session will be held May 18, June 17, June 19 and June 21.



http://www.wisinfo.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013302240360

Community Steps Up, Fire Department Vid Goes Viral

Shoreham-Wading River Schools Must Fix Violations The Shoreham-Wading River School District can not receive permits for a proposed for $3.9 million worth of capital projects until a plan to fix multiple code violation is submitted to the state Education Department, according to a report in the Village Beacon Record.



http://millerplace-rockypoint.patch.com/articles/week-in-review-community-steps-up-fire-department-vid-goes-viral

Sente Advocates for Disabled Illinoisans

Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Carol Sente would fast track the timeframe for public buildings in Illinois to meet or exceed federal accessibility standards established in 2012.



http://lakeforest.patch.com/articles/sente-advocates-for-disabled-illinoisans

Golden Corral faces federal discrimination lawsuit

A Westland restaurant is being accused of discriminating against a Garden City family whose children suffer from a genetic skin disease.



http://www.hometownlife.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013302240453

Wanted: Talented, driven, works for free

Design-development assistance, press-release writing, pattern-making, phone-answering, even studio-cleaning. A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required for this internship at the Flotsam+Jetsam Design Studio in Fishtown.



http://www.philly.com/philly/business/20130224_Wanted__Talented__driven__works_for_free.html

Being a Democrat is no answer

21 Tennessee Voices column. He states that because he is a Christian, he is a Democrat.



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Shields: Good jobs hard to find, so are good employers

A good job is hard to find. Nationally, more than 12.3 million people are unemployed, 38 percent of whom have been without a job for at least six months.



http://www.coloradoan.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coloradoan.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013302240013%26nclick_check%3D1

Rosa Parks: The mother of the civil rights movement sat down so that every American could stand tall

Civil rights icon Rosa Parks would have turned 100 years old on Feb. 4, 2013. In her honor, on that date the U.S. Postal Service issued a commemorative stamp with her portrait.



http://www.courier-journal.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.courier-journal.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013302240045%26nclick_check%3D1

Who does the state pay most?

During his state of the state address last month, Gov. Steve Bullock announced his office put the state's "checkbook" online.



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13 missteps by Aaron Reardon

Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon turned political heads for winning elections, keeping budgets balanced and talking jobs, jobs, jobs.



http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20130224/BLOG48/702249928

Bosses could be forced to hire more workers with criminal records under new equality guidelines

Employers in the U.S. may soon have to hire more workers with criminal backgrounds under new equality guidelines issued by the federal government.



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2283661/Bosses-forced-hire-workers-criminal-records-new-equality-guidelines.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Newington library supporters pitch project

A sign outside the town library perched on Nimble Hill reads, "Renew Langdon Library.



http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130224-NEWS-302240337

Medical briefs

Seacoast Mental Health Center recently completed a construction project in which the rear-side entrance of its 1145 Sagamore Ave.



http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130224-LIFE-302240334

Employee stock programs rare in state

The state had 38,676 businesses with paid employees in 2010, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.



http://dailymail.com/Business/201302210006

Learning hard lessons from the Manatee County school district budget disaster

A quick review of Navigant's explanation of its forensic audit of the Manatee County school district's financial disaster leads to this conclusion: One terrible decision after another led to the $3.4 million budget deficit.



http://www.bradenton.com/2013/02/24/4404736/learning-hard-lessons-from-the.html#storylink=rss

Heard Off the Street: Monthly retirement assays gain ground

To help workers get a better idea of whether they are saving enough for retirement, more employers are going beyond the one number that workers with 401 plans focus on: how much money is in their account at the end of the latest quarter.



http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/business/opinion/heard-off-the-street-monthly-retirement-assays-gain-ground-676617/

Is There An Epidemic Of Bullying Against Public Workers In N. CAL ? Speak-out And Educat

Is There An Epidemic Of Bullying Against Public Workers In N. CAL ? Speak-out And Educational Forum Saturday March 2, 10:00 AM SF Main Library Koret Auditorium Lower Level 500 Larkin St.



http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2013/02/23/18732655.php

The (low) wages of Obamacare

The mandate to offer health insurance doesn't take effect until 2014, but the "measurement period" used to determine a whether an employer has enough full-time employees to be required to offer health insurance commenced last month.



http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2013/02/the-low-wages-of-obamacare.php?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+powerlineblog%2Flivefeed+%28Power+Line%29

Dominic Grieve: End rough justice for phone hacking suspects as...

The Attorney General has made a dramatic intervention in the phone hacking saga by expressing concern for dozens of journalists left in 'limbo' by the police investigation.



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2283541/Dominic-Grieve-End-rough-justice-phone-hacking-suspects-investigation-leaves-journalists-legal-limbo.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

'I'm still fighting to do the job I love,' says whistleblower nurse...

A student nurse who blew the whistle on the appalling care of elderly patients at Stafford Hospital was disciplined and is still blocked from completing her course - while staff she complained about continue to work in the NHS.



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2283530/Im-fighting-job-I-love-says-whistleblower-nurse-exposed-shocking-truth-Stafford-Hospital.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Providence Road pedestrian bridge removed

Contracted workers try to deconstruct the pedestrian overpass Friday night near the J.W. "Blind" Boone Community Center on Providence Road.



http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/159031/providence-road-pedestrian-bridge-removed/

Federal government sued over losses in Jacksonville Ponzi scheme

Attorneys for dozens of federal employees are suing the federal government over retirement investments that were lost to a Jacksonville Ponzi scheme operator the government contracted to run retirement seminars.



http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/403455/matt-dixon/2013-02-23/federal-government-sued-over-losses-jacksonville-ponzi

Local woman helps youth go to college

A Maine Department of Labor employee from Dennysville who has been assisting young men and women under the Workforce Investment Act Youth Program in Machias says she has the best job in the world.



http://quoddytides.com/janie_small2-22-13.html

Joseph Muscat calls for campaign on policies

Dr Muscat was addressing a political activity in Xghajra, where he spoke about the PL's pledge to introduce the Whistle Blowers Act, a law regarding party financing and the removal of time-barring in corruption cases.



http://www.di-ve.com/elections-2013/joseph-muscat-calls-campaign-policies-0

Providence pedestrian bridge removed

Drivers may have noticed sparks showering down on Providence Road Friday night as workers cut through the fence with a blowtorch on the pedestrian bridge between Douglass High School and the The bridge was removed Saturday morning, after a few-hour delay caused by technical difficulties.



http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/159031/providence-pedestrian-bridge-removed/

Dig in with questions when hiring a professional landscaper

You want to be sure the firm you are considering is licensed either as a general contractor or a specialty contractor.



http://seattletimes.com/html/designdecor/2020418641_hrehomeworkcolxml.html?syndication=rss

Will new fed guidelines force companies to hire more employees with criminal pasts?

Employers could be pressured to hire more workers with a criminal background under recent guidelines issued by the federal government.



http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/02/23/new-fed-guidelines-spark-biz-concerns-about-using-background-check-applicants/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+foxnews%2Fpolitics+%28Internal+-+Politics+-+Text%29

Sherwin-Williams Pays $80 Million to Settle Labor Dept. Probe

"Sherwin-Williams Co. has reached a settlement deal with the U.S. Department of Labor related to the U.S. paint maker's employee stock ownership plan by making a one-time payment of $80 million to the plan," confirms Reuters .



http://www.nacdonline.org/Resources/RSSDetail.cfm?RSSID=66751

Dispute between Royce White, Rockets a potential road map for mentally ill athletes

Royce White, the 16th overall pick in the 2012 draft, has become a fierce, outspoken advocate for the mentally ill and their legal rights in the workplace.



http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/basketball/dispute-between-royce-white-rockets-a-potential-road-map-for-mentally-ill-athletes/article9005297/?cmpid=rss1

North Adams PD turns to Adams for help

The city's public safety building isn't currently accessible to the disabled under federal Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines, and the U.S. Department of Justice says ways of serving all visitors must be devised.



http://www.thetranscript.com/ci_22651662/north-adams-pd-turns-adams-help

U.S. 278 flyover headed for vote

A an elevated roadway connecting Bluffton Parkway to the Hilton Head Island bridge passed through a Beaufort County Council subcommittee Friday after a failed attempt from County Councilman Stu Rodman to turn committee members to his alternative.



http://www.blufftontoday.com/bluffton-news/2013-02-23/us-278-flyover-headed-vote

Voters approve BUHS/BAMS budget during annual meeting

At the regular annual meeting of Brattleboro Union High School, voters in attendance approved the budget for the 2013/2014 fiscal year.



http://www.reformer.com/ci_22652092/voters-approve-buhs-bams-budget-during-annual-meeting?

Keys to Protecting your Business from Litigation

As a business leader, chances are you're aware of the risks associated with litigation.



http://www.examiner.com/article/keys-to-protecting-your-business-from-litigation?cid=rss

Placer County Water Agency Update

Directors of the Placer County Water Agency on Thursday adopted a new groundwater management plan for the Martis Valley in eastern Placer County.



http://www.rocklintoday.com/news/templates/community_news.asp?articleid=11389&zoneid=4

ObamaCare's Perverse Economic Incentives

Here's a trend you'll be reading more about: part-time "job sharing," not only within firms but across different businesses.



http://www.realclearpolitics.com/2013/02/23/obamacare039s_perverse_economic_incentives_302625.html

It's Only Money: How long can employers defer a 401k match?

Time for a random walk down personal finance street. Let's talk 401 matches, free tax filing and botched credit reports.



http://www.oregonlive.com/finance/index.ssf/2013/02/its_only_money_reader_question.html

IRA Financial Group Introduces the Individual 401(k) Home Purchase Plan

New Individual 401 Home Purchase Plan will allow Individuals to use up to $50,000 of their retirement account tax and penalty free to buy a Primary Residence The IRA Financial Group Individual 401 Home Purchase Plan presents a number of exciting tax planning and investment opportunities that allow investors to purchase real estate The IRA Financial ... (more)



http://www.prweb.com/releases/prwebIndividual-401k/Real-Estate/prweb10460964.htm

EEOC goes to bat for drunkensteelworkers; strikes out

We sometimes hear of the savings that could be realized by eliminating "waste, fraud, and abuse" at federal government agencies.



http://lucianne.com/thread/?artnum=724619

Wrongful termination following a Missouri workers' comp claim

If you were fired after filing a workers' compensation claim or an employment discrimination or harrassment claim, there could be available remedies.



http://world.einnews.com/247pr/331641

Marysville council told ramp bids are less than expected

Bids on the installation of sidewalk wheelchair ramps related to the sewer separation project in Marysville came in "way below" expectations, engineer Ron Brown told the borough council at its Feb.



http://www.pennlive.com/perry-county-times/index.ssf/2013/02/marysville_council_told_ramp_b.html

Audit cites Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition payouts

The former executive director of the Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition gave herself an unauthorized $10,000 raise in 2012 unbeknownst to the nonprofit's board, a forensic review has found.



http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2013/02/23/6943777.htm

Administration warns of impact of broad budget cut

Hickory Police Department and the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office say the NC State Bureau of Investigation has confirmed that a skull found off of Winkler Way near Hwy 268 in April 2012 was Zahra Baker's The NC State Bureau of Investigation has confirmed that a skull found off of Winkler Way near Hwy 268 in April 2012 was Zahra Baker's remains.



http://www.wistv.com/story/21313604/administration-warns-of-impact-of-broad-budget-cut

Former Merced Irrigation District employee awarded $453K

A former Merced Irrigation District employee was awarded $453,000 by a jury Thursday in her retaliation lawsuit against the water and electric company.



http://www.mercedsunstar.com/2013/02/23/2836359/former-merced-irrigation-district.html