Employment / Labor Law News Roundup: August 2014

Sunday, August 31, 2014

VP Binay denies ex ally's claim that getting kickback is normal in Makati

Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Juan Ponce Enrile may land in jail if plunder charges, a non-bailable offense, are filed against them.

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Let's hear it for the workers

It's Labor Day weekend -- one last hurrah for summer. But other than to give us a three-day weekend before we have to really get down to business or settle into the school year -- what does it signify? The first Monday in September is designated to celebrate the creation of the labor movement and remember the social and economic achievements of ... (more)

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Thomas E. Perez: Need job-driving training

As the U.S. secretary of labor, I have a unique opportunity to meet with employers around the country of all sizes and from an array of industries.

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Justice Dept Sues Police Force for Treating Women Equally

Forget about that phony IRS scandal The DOJ apparently has a real problem to which they are focused like a laser.

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High court seen likely to take ERISA fidicuary-breach case

Chances have improved that the Supreme Court could rule on an ERISA fiduciary-breach case involving a dispute over how courts should interpret the law's statute of limitations on fiduciary-breach lawsuits, ERISA attorneys say.

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ERISA at 40

While the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 benefited millions of people, it did not live up to the "retirement income security" part of its name.

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ERISA architect Nagle praised as intelligent, fair

Robert E. Nagle, one of the architects of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 who died Aug. 16, is remembered by colleagues as a good, kind, competent man whose knowledge and fairness in the employee benefits field was unmatched.

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Debate over Springfield homeless apartments sparking questions over fair-housing laws

The settlement of a federal lawsuit in New Orleans could impact a bitter fight over plans to open an apartment building for homeless people in Springfield.

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An Unseasonable Fall of Snow - return season

Emotional thriller An Unseasonable Fall of Snow was commissioned from multi-award winning playwright Gary Henderson by the NZ Arts Festival in 1998.

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Post Your Own Reply

I wonder if Watson would be more reliable than the CDC. Dr. Thompson, a researcher at the CDC, recently hired an attorney who specializes in protecting whistleblowers, after Dr. T claimed data sets and criteria for a study involving MMR vaccines and autism were changed by CDC after the study had commenced.

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Fallen brothers and sisters' not forgotten

'Fallen brothers and sisters' not forgotten Transportation, construction, agriculture deadliest Indiana industries.

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Long Beacha s historic lifeguard headquarters in line for upgrades

LONG BEACH >> Change could once again be in store for the historic three-story lifeguard headquarters at the foot of Junipero Avenue on the beach - this time by the demands of simple progress.

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Privilege, Corporate Wrongdoing, and the Wal-Mart FCPA Investigation

The New York Times had an interesting article this week entitled " Keeping Corporate Lawyers Silent Can Shelter Wrongdoing ."

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Editorial: Monday briefing for Sept. 1, 2014

According to the U.S. Department of Labor , there is some discussion about the origin of what we know now as the three-day weekend that signals the unofficial end of summer - Labor Day.

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Job-driven training key to stronger workforce

As the U.S. secretary of labor, I meet with employers around the country of all sizes and from an array of industries.

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Anita Hill: There's still a disconnect on gender bias

Fernando Angel in his home office in Miami. The accountant is letting his firm, F. Angel & Associates, Inc., dwindle to two or three clients while he pursues his dream: analyzing professional cycling for the beIN Sports TV network.

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Story from NorthCountryNow.com

Nearly $7 million in funding to train workers in career fields that are expected to grow throughout New York is being awarded to 37 different state colleges and universities in the state, but SUNY Potsdam and SUNY Canton are not among them.

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Why Unemployment Rates in These 5 States Could Soar Next Year

By all accounts the U.S. economy and American stock markets look pretty healthy as evidenced by the benchmark S&P 500 crossing the psychological 2,000 mark earlier this week.

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The Nosh Pit: Bacon and Butter opens soon in Tahoe Park

Now Zoellin is taking up shop in the former location of Phu's, a Chinese restaurant on .

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County hires new administrator, human resources director

The new county administrator is Karen Goon and Steve McLain is the new director of human resources.

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Feds file harassment cases against 2 Florida firms

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed separate sexual harassment lawsuits against two Florida agriculture companies.

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Feds file harassment cases against 2 Florida firms

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed separate sexual harassment lawsuits against two Florida agriculture companies.

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John Morgan: The man behind the medical pot drive

The worst day of John Morgan's life was when his brother snapped his neck diving into a Walt Disney World lagoon while working as a lifeguard.

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Labor Day

Labor Day. The unofficial end of summer. Close up the cottage, but the boats in storage, cover up the pool.

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OPINION: Reflections on ERISA's 40th anniversary

Anniversaries are times for reflection. With the 40th anniversary this week of the signing of the first and still most significant pension reform legislation - the Employee Retirement Income Security Act - we have a few thoughts on the law.

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Landmark ERISA pension reform law sees mixed results 40 years after implementation

Forty years after President Gerald Ford signed the first comprehensive pension reform bill into law, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act has produced successes and failures.

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Congress faces pressure to resolve multiemployer pension woes

When federal lawmakers passed the Employee Retirement Income Security Act in 1974, they put aside a key issue affecting a big slice of the pension universe: multiemployer plans.

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Warren County voters to get say on $8 million loan for capital projects, Warren Tech

Warren County officials are seeking voter approval to borrow more than $8 million for capital projects, including replacing a public works garage and salt storage facility off Springtown Road in Alpha.

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Request For Proposals For Bedford Hills Train Station Tops News Last Week

The Town of Bedford has released a request for proposals for occupying the Bedford Hills train station, which includes a Sept.

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Investigation Of HVAC Failure At Five Lewisboro Schools Tops Week's News

Katonah-Lewisboro staff and the district's architect are investigating the possibility of mold or failure of HVAC at five school buildings following receipt of a Department of Labor notice, Interim Schools Superintendent John Goetz disclosed in a letter to the community.

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In Heated Illinois Governor's Race, Constituents Demand Answers...

The Onder Law Firm's silicosis attorney team handling claims for lung disease, cancer and TB provides timely silicosis news and lawsuit information at SilicosisLawsuitCenter.com.

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Chu blasts a unethicala conduct of Central Basin Water Board

Rep. Judy Chu, D-Pasadena, characterized recent conduct of the Central Basin Water Board as “unethical” and “outrageous” and she planned to write a letter to federal agencies that fund it in an effort to hold the district “accountable.” Chu spoke about the agency this week during an interview with the ... (more)

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Saturday, August 30, 2014

Relocation specialists HCR shortlisted for awards

GLOBAL relocation specialists HCR Group has been shortlisted for three Expatriate Management and Mobility Awards 2014 - known as The EMMAs.

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Sweetwater agrees to pay to avoid cancellation of insurance

Lightning strikes near Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Florida Field during a weather delay on Saturday before the Gators' season opener against Idaho.

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Michelle Singletary's The Color of Money: Tax alert on health premiums

Having gone through tax season not that long ago, you may not want to face any issues related to your tax situation until next year.

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North Charleston man broke barriers as one of the area's first black firefighters

This screenshot from a North Charleston District Fire Department training video filmed during the '80s shows Charles Middleton jumping from a fire truck to help extinguish a blaze.

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James C. Scott Transcript: Anarchy, State Decreed Patronymic Naming,...

This is part two of the transcript of my interview with James C. Scott. We talk aboutAnarchy, State Decreed Patronymic Naming, Vernacular Knowledge, Bottom-up Urban Planning, centralization vs. decentralization My guest tonight is James C. Scott.

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VA whistleblower can't substantiate wait-list claims

A VA whistleblower who said his superiors at a San Antonio clinic told him and other clerks to alter appointment records to mask long delays asked his bosses in emails last spring if he and others were doing anything illegal.

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Gardai wiped penalty points for driver who was caught speeding seven times

Documents handed over to the policing watchdog last week by the garda whistleblower, Maurice McCabe, show how "hundreds" of motorists served penalty points for driving offences had penalty points wiped five or six times.

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Editorial: The legacy that inspired Labor Day

Labor Day is a great time to relax and hit the beach. But before you pack the towel and sunblock, take time to consider the origins of the holiday and the late 19th-century working conditions that inspired it.

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Muncie City Hall work fined thousands by stateMuncie City Hall work...

Muncie City Hall work fined thousands by state The contractor who performed Muncie City Hall upgrades was hit with thousands in fines Check out this story on thestarpress.com: http://tspne.ws/1pqClrl Workers upgrade the exterior of Muncie City Hall in October 2013.

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Appeals Court Reinstates Case Alleging Planned Parenthood Fraud and Abuse

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit reinstated a case brought against Planned Parenthood of the Heartland in Iowa by one of its former employees who alleges the abortion giant defrauded and abused taxpayer funds.

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Health Advocates Chime in with Environmentalists Against Fracking in...

Arguments done in lawsuit over pension exclusion for Jacksonville workers

A five-year court fight over whether Jacksonville wronged some workers by excluding them from the city's pension system is moving toward a decision - maybe slowly.

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Genesee County directory goes online for the first time

The latest version of the county's directory, which can be found here , is online for the public to view.

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Cancer patient Jill Whitley, 62, still awaiting new housing due to...

City officials say the housing delay is a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Police: Man shot during fight at Cummings Park near Shippan Avenue in Stamford

City officials say the housing delay is a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Baumgartner Vaughan: Working hard every day

Sitting in a fast-food restaurant eating chicken after using a back-to-school coupon, my son and I talked about Labor Day.

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Prospect of state retirement fund makes small business owners nervous: Guest opinion

In response to The Oregonian's Aug. 19 editorial, "Oregon Retirement Savings Task Force shows appropriate caution" : I am a small business owner with 34 employees.

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Restaurant industry's low wages leave 40% of workers in near-poverty

The minimum wage for tipped workers hasn't gone up in more than 20 years, and a recent study reminds us of the human costs of that policy and of the restaurant industry's reliance on low-wage labor .

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Is Yucca Valley's senior center housing application process...

From left, Yucca Valley Council Members, George Huntington, Robert Lombardo and Merl Abel.

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New workersa comp formula benefits village of Massena, town sees little change

The county's new workers' compensation formula may lead to a decrease in village taxes for taxpayers in Massena, according to Mayor James F. Hidy.

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Bay Area police departments say census data on diversity flawed

Brentwood Police Chief Mark Evenson is the first to acknowledge it -- police departments in the Bay Area and across the country can and should be more diverse.

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Bay Area police departments say census data on diversity flawed

Brentwood Police Chief Mark Evenson is the first to acknowledge it -- police departments in the Bay Area and across the country can and should be more diverse.

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JTB Law Group, LLC Obtains Judgment for Maximum Federal Damages...

The JTB Law Group, LLC, obtained a judgment for violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act against New York-based Napco & Sons.

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Coming To A Timeline Near You: The Fight To Increase Minimum Wage

I've hung my overcoat at the crossroads of media technology and social change for the last 20 years as a journalist, author, and consultant.

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Franklin Regional security guard fighting to get job back

John Jay "Sarge" Resetar, the Franklin Regional High School security guard who helped stop a knife attack by a student in April and was let go just before classes began this month, took steps on Friday to try to win back his job.

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Looking for work - again and again

Jeanne Keen of Dundalk is one of more than 3-million people who have been out of work for more than 6 months.

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More versus Enough

This article explores what I think has become just about a mental illness-- the desire for "more" and the corollary "bigger."

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Background Checks a Key Topic at The Texas Municipal Human Resources...

Background Checks a Key Topic at The Texas Municipal Human Resources Association sponsored "Nuts and Bolts of HR in the Public Sector" conferences in September TMHRA is sponsoring the 'Nuts and Bolts of HR in the Public Sector" in three locations across Texas for you or other interested city staff members who could benefit from the topics ... (more)

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Labor Day 2014: Muskegon-area parade geared toward labor unions' community outreach

United Way of the Lakeshore has coordinated with area labor unions to put on the 19th annual Labor Day Parade starting at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept.

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Water rates for AAFB on Council agenda

The agenda for Tuesday's regular meeting of the Altus Municipal Authority includes approval of minutes from the Aug. 19 meeting, and the receiving and acknowledgement of receipt of claims.

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New England editorial roundup

If the federal government can't get states to sign on to the Real ID law, it has only itself to blame.

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ADA 25th Anniversary Legacy Tour Stops at Boston Abilities Expo, September 5-7

As the premier event for people with disabilities, Abilities Expo Boston welcomes a visit from the year-long, nationwide tour which will culminate in As a part of Abilities Expo, the ADA Legacy Tour will feature the ADA Bus, a four-panel display on the history of self-advocacy, displays on the preservation of disability history, celebrations of ... (more)

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Friday, August 29, 2014

September Programs for Job Seekers at the Wilton CareerCenter

For those who are looking to make a change in careers or get a new job, the Wilton CareerCenter will be offering a variety of programs for job seekers in September.

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September Programs at the Rockland CareerCenter

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 29, 2014 Contact: David Grima, Rockland CareerCenter, 207-596-2600; Julie Rabinowitz, Department of Labor, 207-621-5009 ROCKLAND-The Rockland CareerCenter, part of the Maine Department of Labor, and in conjunction with its partners offer a variety of services to help people find employment or upgrade skills and ... (more)

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September Programs at the Southern Midcoast CareerCenter

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 29, 2014 Contact: Leon Ouimet, Southern Midcoast CareerCenter, 207-373-4000; Julie Rabinowitz, Department of Labor, 207-621-5009 BRUNSWICK-The Southern Midcoast CareerCenter, part of the Maine Department of Labor, and in conjunction with its partners, offer a variety of services to help people find employment or ... (more)

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Labor report: Jobs outlook good through 2015

State officials say Montana ranks in the top five states for employment growth, but it faces slower growth in the future as an aging workforce retires.

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EEOC Benchslaps Just Keep Coming

Yesterday we reported on an entertaining "man bites dog" case initiated by a former EEOC Phoenix Regional Office investigator who sued the EEOC for race discrimination, retaliation, and violation of her civil rights.

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SEC Announces $300,000 Whistleblower Award to Audit and Compliance...

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced a whistleblower award of more than $300,000 to a company employee who performed audit and compliance functions and reported wrongdoing to the SEC after the company failed to take action when the employee reported it internally.

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Air Test Leads To Remediation Of John Jay HS Space

A nonstudent basement space at John Jay High School will undergo remediation following air quality testing, Katonah-Lewisboro interim Superintendent John Goetz confirmed in a community letter.

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Chrysler Group Recognized as a Top Employer for Hispanic Women

Aug. 27, 2014: Chrysler Group is named to the top twelve companies listed on the annual Latina Style Top 50 Report The Report "is the most respected evaluation of corporate America's employment opportunities and policies as they pertain to Latinas" For the eleventh year the Company has been included in the Top 50 Report After the evaluation of more ... (more)

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Mountain View man in federal custody for allegedly violating probation

A 46-year-old Mountain View man is in federal custody for allegedly violating his probation on marijuana distribution charges.

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DOL Requests Information Regarding Use of Brokerage Windows and...

The U.S. Department of Labor published a request for information regarding the use of brokerage windows, self-directed brokerage accounts, and similar arrangements in 401 plans and other participant-directed defined contribution plans that are subject to the fiduciary duty rules of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended .

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SEC Gives $300,000 Whistleblower Award to Internal Auditor

The Securities and Exchange Commission said Friday it has issued a whistleblower award of more than $300,000 to a company employee who performed audit and compliance functions and reported wrongdoing to the SEC after the company failed to take action when the employee reported it internally.

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A Bird's Eye View of the DFEH: An Interview with Patti Perez

In part one of our interview with Patti Perez, Esq., SPHR, president and CEO of Puente Consulting, and member of the DFEH's Fair Employment and Housing Council, Perez shared insights on her role as a DFEH councilmember and discussed proposed changes to the California Family Rights Act .

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Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation Pays $20,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

RockTenn CP, LLC formerly known as Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation, will pay $20,000 and furnish other relief to resolve a discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission , the agency announced today.

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C omments

"No employee should be required to endure sexually degrading, abusive conduct as a condition of employment," said EEOC attorney Robert E. Weisberg. [ News Source ]

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Why Mediate Employment Issues?

Considering the ever-increasing costs of litigation and that most employment disputes are either dismissed or settled before ever going to trial, counsel should give serious consideration to early mediation for these matters.

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Trey Dellinger: Employers, get a handle now on compliance

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act , most employees in the United States must be paid the federal minimum wage or greater for all hours worked and overtime pay at time and one-half their regular rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of forty hours in a workweek.

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Developments Impacting Benefits for Same-Sex Spouses

As federal and state agencies and courts further examine the implications of the Supreme Court of the United States' ruling on same-sex marriage in U.S. v.

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Patience urged with road work

City officials, who have received complaints about the asphalt and stone that crews have been spreading on city streets, are asking people to be patient as the asphalt cures and the roads get smoother.

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Law students still out in the cold when it comes to getting paid for academic internships

Tom Davis, president of the student bar association at Suffolk Law, is helping rally students to submit stories about financial woes.

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Muzzling Whistleblowers: When Confidentiality Agreements Go Too Far

Confidentiality agreements can be useful to a company. For example, they can ensure that employees are aware of their company's valuable trade secrets and can establish requirements to safeguard those assets.

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MOL safety blitz results show many new businesses non-compliant with basic requirements

The results of a recent Ontario Ministry of Labour safety blitz shows many new small businesses violate basic legal requirements such as posting a copy of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

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Can You 'Share' Your 'Rental' with the Disabled?

By now, hopefully we've grown up and realized the fiction that is the "sharing" economy; that is, it's not a lot of "sharing" but a lot of "regular economy."

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DOL Proposes Rule That Would Require Federal Contractors to Submit Pay Data

On August 6, 2014, the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs announced a proposed rule that would require certain federal contractors to submit annual equal pay reports providing summary data on their employee compensation.

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Why Mediate Employment Issues?

Wildlife Conservation Board Funds Environmental Improvement and Acquisition Projects

At its Aug. 28 quarterly meeting, the Wildlife Conservation Board approved approximately $30 million in grants to help restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat throughout California.

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Get a glimpse of health care careers at Oakton

Health care careers are hot. Take your first step toward a thriving profession by attending free information sessions at Oakton Community College's Des Plaines campus.

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Third Circuit Affirms Dismissal of FLSA Overtime Claims in Hospital Meal Break Cases

On August 26, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed the District Court's dismissal of the Fair Labor Standards Act overtime claims brought against a myriad of health care systems and their affiliates in the Greater Philadelphia area.

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City presses Summerfest for higher annual payment

A handcuffed unidentified man is escorted by four Milwaukee police officers and a Summerfest security guard during Summerfest this year.

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Is The EEOC Off The Rails With This New "Wellness" Lawsuit? Don't Think So.

Last week, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed suit against Wisconsin-based Orion Energy Systems, Inc., over its wellness program and its treatment of ex-employee Wendy Schobert, who was not a fan of the program.

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SEC Dishing Out $300,000 Whistleblower Award to Internal Auditor

For the first time, the Securities and Exchange Commission is rewarding a corporate whistleblower whose actual job it is to blow the whistle on a company's internal missteps.

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Alabama Court of Civil Appeals issues two important workersa compensation opinions...

I will be speaking at the Alabama Workers' Comp Conference on September 19 at the Birmingham Hilton.

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Icy reception at Shasta College welcome day

REDDING >> Dr. Joe Wyse, superintendent and president of Shasta College, and Dr. Kevin O'Rorke, vice president of Student Services, contributed to the festive atmosphere of student Welcome Day by participating in the Ice Bucket Challenge in support of donations to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis research.

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Call for Papers: "Applied Feminism and Work"

Deborah Thompson Eisenberg sends along this call for papers from the University of Baltimore's Center on Applied Feminism: The University of Baltimore School of Law's Center on Applied Feminism seeks submissions for its Eighth Annual Feminist Legal Theory Conference.

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Fixing facts with Newstweek in Brighton Digital Festival

FROM Big Brother-style re-calibrations of major events, to simply changing the name of a hated politician, Lighthouse is offering a chance to put a unique imprint on the day's news.

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Our Opinion: School bond passage helps Okolona's focus

Voters in the Okolona School District cleared the required 60 percent approval hurdle for a $2 million school improvement bond issue Tuesday, providing badly needed funds to repair buildings, especially the landmark former Okolona High School structure, and install up-to-date central heating/air conditioning systems at Okolona Elementary School ... (more)

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Personnel Matters: Judge finds bias in woman truck drivers' training

A federal judge has ruled that a trucking company violated federal law by discriminating against female truck driver applicants when it required they be trained only by other women, according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission .

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7 Retirement Mistakes Gen X Is Making: Retirement Scan

Why Clients Need Help With Family Governance Many clients don't know this area of expertise exists, but they know they need help with it, says Paul Pagnato, whose Pagnato-Karp Group works with UHNW families.

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Disney theme parks facing lawsuits

The original lawsuit was filed in April. It accuses Disney of violating the American with Disabilities Act after Disney tightened up policies regarding who could cut to the front of lines for rides. Disney is fighting the lawsuit and says it has not violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Plan Strategies, Inc. Launches Allo(k)ation Plan, Allo(k)ation Plus Plan and Tailored Solution

Plan Strategies, Inc. , a retirement plan investment advisor dedicated to meeting the needs of 401 plan sponsors, advisors and participants, today announced the launch of three new portfolio allocation offerings: the Allo ation Plan, Allo ation Plus and Tailored Solution.

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Mass jobless filing for laid-off casino workersMass jobless filing...

Mass jobless filing for laid-off casino workers Showboat and Revel are shutting down this weekend, putting more than 5,000 workers out of work Check out this story on mycentraljersey.com: http://mycj.co/1ppyaMs Associated Press An aerial view of the oceanfront in Atlantic City, which is trying to broaden its appeal beyond gambling.

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OSHA Initiative Directs Untimely Whistleblowers To NLRB

The Occupational Safety & Health Administration recently has entered into a referral agreement with the National Labor Relations Board under which it will direct workers wanting to pursue time-barred retaliation claims under workplace safety laws to the NLRB.

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What top 401(k) plans do differently

It's no surprise that highly paid workers have better 401 plans, but that doesn't mean advisers can't help employers improve the odds for all workers across the board.

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The case against state-run retirement plans

Despite good intentions, state-run plans could mean a reduction in investor choices and limited access to high-quality, objective financial guidance.

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Paid Sick Leave: Newest Wrinkle in Coordinating Leave

Coordinating leave among leave laws often is called the Bermuda triangle of compliance, which has just become even more complicated with the appearance of paid sick leave ordinances in some cities, including two of the largest in California, where leave already is a six-headed monster that has now grown a seventh head.

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Parking, Pedestrian and Bike Options Chosen as Preferred Alternatives ...

The Sound Transit Board of Directors on Aug. 28 unanimously identified additional parking and access improvements for pedestrians and bicyclists at the popular Sounder train stations in Puyallup and Sumner.

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Retirement planning: Look before you leap with account withdrawals

Freshly-cut stacks of $100 bills make their way down the line at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing Western Currency Facility in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Court of Appeals asked to clarify scope of Dodd-Frank Act whistleblower protections

A federal court of appeals has been asked to clarify the scope of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010's whistleblower protections.

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Fisheries Safety Association moving office from Yarmouth to Liverpool

The Fisheries Safety Association of Nova Scotia is moving to Queens County, setting up shop in Queens Place Emera Centre.

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Officials considering Berry rail proposal

Parties in the downtown commuter station dispute are one step closer to finding a possible resolution, Rep. Sheila Harrington said on Friday.

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Thai workers' settlements with Hawaii farms at risk

HONOLULU>> A federal judge in Hawaii says she won't consider approving $2.4 million in settlements for hundreds of Thai farm workers until the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission holds a news conference clarifying that the agreements are still subject to court approval.

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Thursday, August 28, 2014

Thai worker settlements with Hawaii farms at risk

A federal judge in Hawaii says she won't consider approving $2.4 million in settlements for hundreds of Thai farm workers until the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission holds a press conference clarifying that the agreements are still subject to court approval.

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Mario Dion, federal whistleblower protector, quitting in December

He tabled his first report on wrongdoing in March 2012 and has since tabled eight more, referring six cases to the public servants disclosure protection tribunal.

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Mario Dion, federal whistleblower protector, quitting in December

He tabled his first report on wrongdoing in March 2012 and has since tabled eight more, referring six cases to the public servants disclosure protection tribunal.

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Statement on Labor Day by US Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez

It gives us a chance to show gratitude for workers' grit, dedication, ingenuity and strength, which define our nation's character.

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FedEx Ruling: Form, Rather Than Label, Determines Independent Contractor Status

Independent contractor or actual employee? An employee gets Fair Labor Standards Act protections, including overtime and benefits.

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Job center opens for former NARH employees still seeking work

NORTH ADAMS, Mass., - Nearly five months after North Adams Regional Hospital suddenly closed, a job center opened in the town's city hall to help those still unemployed.

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New Pregnancy Discrimination and Accommodation Amendments to the Illinois Human Rights Act

On Monday, August 25, 2014, Governor Pat Quinn signed into law new pregnancy discrimination and accommodation amendments to the Illinois Human Rights Act , which will afford expectant mothers specific workplace protections during their pregnancy and childbirth.

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Montevallo's Main Street renovation project raises concerns for some downtown businesses

Montevallo's roughly $3 million project to improve downtown's Main Street with wider streets, better sidewalks and other changes is generating concern from business owners worried about parking and construction impacts.

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EEOC Sick Over Wellness Programs

Last week, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit against an employer under the Americans with Disabilities Act related to its maintenance of a wellness program.

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NCSC gets $1.5 million grant for workforce training

NCSC gets $1.5 million grant for workforce training NCSC's $1.5 million grant to expand workforce training in Richland, Crawford counties Check out this story on mansfieldnewsjournal.com: http://ohne.ws/1tP29N9 North Central State College received a $1.5 grant today to renovate the James W. Kehoe Center in Shelby and expand its ability to offer ... (more)

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The ADA and Employer Inquires About Prescription Drugs

Surprisingly, the ADA is silent on these issues. But the 6th Circuit federal court attempted to give us some answers.

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If the Jobs Recovery Is 'Real,' Why Are Economic Fears Lingering?

The recovery from the 2008 financial crisis and subsequent recession has lasted five full years, but even amid news that the U.S. economy grew a better-than-expected 4.2 percent in the second quarter and emerging unemployment remains well within comfortable bounds, the story of growth is much more complex than it appears at the surface.

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6,000 Atlantic City casino workers expected to file for unemployment as closures loom

One of the region's largest mass-filings for unemployment and other benefits will begin next week for newly laid-off Atlantic City casino workers in an outreach effort so large it had to book part of the city's convention center.

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.com | Arms deal inquiry failed - R2K

The Seriti Commission of Inquiry into the arms deal has failed to act fairly and consistently, the Right2Know Campaign said on Thursday.

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Mass jobless filing for laid-off casino workers

The Showboat and Revel are shutting down this weekend, putting more than 5,000 workers out of work.

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Chart of the Week: Where We Stand on Equal Pay for Equal Work

Ninety-four years ago this week, American women officially won the right to vote when the United States certified the 19th Amendment to the Constitution.

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M-47 improvements begin Monday, Sept. 8, in Freeland

PROJECT DETAILS: The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin milling and resurfacing M-47 from Church Street through the Freeland Road intersection in Freeland, Tittabawassee Township.

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IRS Amends Revenue Ruling 81-100 to Permit Participation in Group...

The Internal Revenue Service issued Revenue Ruling 2014-24 . The Ruling amends Revenue Ruling 81-100, the ruling that established the requirements applicable to a tax-qualified group trust.

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More CDC Whistleblowers come forward

In the wake of a supposed CDC whistleblower blowing the lid off a vaccine/autism link among African American children, more whistleblowers are coming forward.

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Arms deal inquiry failed, says R2K

The Seriti Commission of Inquiry into the arms deal has failed to act fairly and consistently, the Right2Know Campaign said on Thursday.

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An employeea s demotion and freedom of speech

Here's an expert from an administrative decision I just read, DeMay v. Richmond County Dep't of Social Servs. , 2014 WL 4206296 ; it was filed July 2, 2014, but just posted on Westlaw on Wednesday.

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Misuse of Internet Protocol (IP) Captioned Telephone Service; Correction

Misuse of Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals With Hearing and Speech Disabilities Final rule; announcement of effective date.

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38 McGlinchey Stafford Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2015

The six attorneys who were singled out as 2015 "Lawyer of the Year" were: Katherine Conklin , Employee Benefits Law; R. Andrew "Drew" Patty II , Trademark Law; Anthony Rollo , Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants; Michael H. Rubin , Bet-the-Company Litigation; Kenneth A. Weiss , Elder Law; and Constance Charles Willems , Litigation - ... (more)

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Assessing OT policies in anticipation of FLSA overhaul

In-house counsel and management-side employment attorneys should prepare their clients now for upcoming revisions to the Federal Labor Standards Act, which could take effect by the end of next year and result in mandatory overtime payments to millions of salaried employees presently excluded from FLSA protection.

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Rep. Steve Braun, R-Zionsville.

Representative Steve Braun will resign his seat this fall to become Commissioner of Indiana's Department of Workforce Development.

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Mass jobless filing for laid-off casino workers

Diversity achievement starts early

No, not related to their R&D. I'm referring instead to other tightly guarded information they once declared "trade secrets": data about the number of women and minorities on their payrolls.

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Draft Amendment to the Fiscal Years 2014/15 through 2018/19...

Each year the Collier Metropolitan Planning Organization is required to develop a financially feasible Transportation Improvement Program that includes all transportation projects that are to be funded with state and federal dollars over the next five years.

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Integrated Employee Benefits Merges with One Risk in California

As a result of the merger, IEBS owner Robert Silva has joined ORG as vice president in its employee benefits practice.

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Twelve triple three: Secret history of Reagan's exec order that spawned mass surveillance

This order is the legal cover and excuse deployed internally by spy agencies when they break the law and violate the Constitution.

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Deputy Executive Director

Job Title: Deputy Executive Director Department: Operations & Planning Salary Level: Director Reports To: Executive Director FLSA Status: Exempt Prepared By: Kristen Jurich Prepared Date: August 4, 2014 SUMMARY The Deputy Executive Director provides leadership for the Finance/Accounting, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Office Services ... (more)

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How to Navigate the Complicated World of 401(k) Fees

Fees could be paid for by investment returns, but most often, they are separately charged to either your employer or your assets in the plan.

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Department of Labor Opens the Door to Questioning Brokerage Windows Under 401(k) Plans

A request for information by the U.S. Department of Labor was published on August 21, 2014 regarding the use of so-called "brokerage windows" under retirement plans, such as many Section 401 plans, that allow participants to direct the investment of their retirement accounts.

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Court House To Reopen Sept. 2

After an eight-month, $2.2 million renovation, the historic Windsor County Court House will resume all court operations on Tuesday, Sept.

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OSHA cites Paterson firm for safety hazards

The U.S. Department of Labor today cited a Paterson manufacturer with more than $90,000 in penalties for exposing workers to amputation and other health and safety hazards.

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OFCCP To Require Federal Contractors To Report Wage Information

The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking , which, if adopted, would amend regulations under Executive Order 11246 to require certain Federal contractors and subcontractors to supplement their Employer Information Report with information on compensation paid to ... (more)

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Michelle Singletary

Having gone through tax season not that long ago, you may not want to face any issues related to your tax situation until next year.

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Should Union Organizing Be A Civil Right?

I am a law school graduate who went into teaching rather than legal practice and then began to see how badly government has mangled education at all levels.

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Inspira to speak at Winning IRA Rollovers conference in Boston

Inspira's presentation will discuss how large retirement platforms can effectively capture the 80% of rollovers that fall beneath their wealth management minimums.

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Tax Roundup, 8/28/14: Frequent flying in the Tax Court. And: you...

Tax Roundup, 8/28/14: Frequent flying in the Tax Court. And: you don't need 50 employees to face Obamacare problems.

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VA whistleblower condemns IG report

A whistleblower who helped bring attention to extended wait times for veterans at VA hospitals says that a report by the Department of Veteran Affairs inspector general is misleading and intended to "exonerate" the VA of wrongdoing.

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BPA officials using private emails for sensitive public business, avoiding scrutiny

Bill Drummond , accompanied by his wife, Elizabeth, was sworn in as BPA's administrator last February by Department of Energy Deputy Secretary Daniel Poneman.

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Miliband Activated For Tory Splits But Silent on Rotherham Rot

Has Rupe been on the line? "Geez - come on, give Cameron a fair go, mate. Why not put up some of that anti-Miliband stuff you do so welltake their minds off the rise of UKIP and the mass immigration figures."

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Barkley L. Hendricks titled his 1969 oil and gold leaf piece

As the struggle for racial equality in the 1960s raged in political forums, artists were mounting their own insurgency in hopes their works could help change the way people perceived the world around them.

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Okolona $2M school bond vote successful

The election commission created for a special Okolona School Bond issue quickly counted 465 absentee ballots Wednesday and declared a $2 million school bond issue had passed.

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Former hospital employee gets 4+ years for ID theft

A former employee of Crozer Chester Medical Center was sentenced Wednesday to more than four years in prison for stealing the identities of numerous patients as part of a tax fraud scheme.

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Department of Labor Doing IT Consolidation, Centralization Amid Tight Budget

The Department of Labor has a history of semi-autonomous agencies running their own IT shops.

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Catch up with the times Idaho

It's hard to imagine living in a world of intolerence, where jobs and housing only go to straight, white people and individuals are bullied because of whom they choose to date.

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Damning report sees Wrexham councillor lose top role

A SENIOR councillor charged with the task of leading Wrexham Council through cuts totalling millions of pounds has been stripped of his responsibilities.

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Kokua Line: Wheelchair lift at palace will be kaput till 'late 2015'

However, I cannot take him to Iolani Palace, which he very much wants to visit, because for a year and a half the wheelchair lift has been out of order.

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Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Coerced Arbitration Agreement Not Enforceable in FLSA Collective Action

Executive Summary: The Eleventh Circuit has affirmed a district court's decision denying an employer's motion to compel the arbitration of a Fair Labor Standards Act collective action, finding that the court's decision was within its authority to manage such actions.

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Integrated Employee Benefits Solutions Merges with One Risk Group,...

As a result of the merger, industry veteran , owner of IEBS, has joined ORG as Vice President in its employee benefits practice.

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Is a FLSA Collective Action Waiver by Itself in a Severance Agreement ...

Employers have recently enjoyed some victories in the U.S. Supreme Court and in the California Supreme Court regarding the use of class/collective action waivers in employment arbitration agreements .

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Georgetown man to serve 30 days for collecting unemployment benefits in prison

A 35-year-old Georgetown man will spend 30 days in prison and must repay the state nearly $10,000 after a court found him guilty of fraudulently receiving unemployment compensation benefits while serving a prison sentence.

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The two-part public hearing on a largely contested building expansion project at New Canaan Field Club was closed Tuesday as neighbors continue to worry about a potential increase in the club's activities.

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Disabilities committee to meet and discuss, impprove programs

The Dona Ana County Americans with Disabilities Act Advisory Committee will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, in multi-purpose room 1-117 at the Dona Ana County Government Center, 845 N. Motel Blvd., in Las Cruces.

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Freedom to Retaliate against Foreign Whistleblowers May Not Be as Much Fun as It First Appears

What I'm about to say is grossly oversimplified, but here goes: The Dodd-Frank Act's whistleblower provisions have two primary prongs.

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Former ICM Interns Seek Class Action Certification

Two former ICM interns have submitted a motion for class certification in a lawsuit that has the potential of developing into a significant one on the internship front.

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Court 'Certifies' Gawker Media Interns' Collective Action

After more than a year of litigation , former unpaid Gawker Media interns will be permitted to send notices to other unpaid or allegedly underpaid interns to inform those potential plaintiffs of the lawsuit and of the opportunity to join the proceedings.

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Portland City Council approves $40,000 settlement with fired administrator Jack Graham

Jack Graham faced off with Mayor Charlie Hales, the man who fired him, at a name-clearing hearing in March.

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Tax alert on health premiums

Having gone through tax season not that long ago, you may not want to face any issues related to your tax situation until next year.

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8 Inappropriate Things You Might Be Doing at Work

The workplace can be a difficult space to operate from a social perspective. You always want to be friendly, but there are some topics that are simply inappropriate for the office.

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Court Upholds Employer's Inflexible Leave Policy

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a number of lawsuits against companies with inflexible leave policies, claiming the policies are discriminatory under the Americans with Disabilities Act .

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Transportation Employers, Can You Survive The Federal Audit "Tag Team"?

The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration are tag-teaming transportation employers.

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Temporary speed tables at roundabout cause commotion

West Bloomfield residents and township officials expressed concern about the speed tables installed at a roundabout located at Maple and Farmington roads, but according to the Road Commission for Oakland County, the tables are temporary and part of a national study.

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Veterans Advocate: Obama Has 'Lost Trust' for Inaction on VA

President Barack Obama has "lost the trust" of the nation's veterans for failing to follow through with substantive change for medical care at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Concerned Veterans of America spokeswoman Amber Barno told Newsmax TV's "America's Forum."

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Pregnant Women Just Earned More Workplace Rights in Illinois

Once upon a time, when a working woman became pregnant, she'd typically be expected to leave her job and retreat into full-time domestic duties.

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Consultation update: Expenses, CGT and tax evasion

The government has launched several new consultations since we published our first consultation update on 24 July.

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Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, Inc. Awarded $291,177 Grant

SCSEP is the only federal government program mandated to assist unemployed older adults to rejoin the workforce.

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Pregnancy bias guidance not without controversy

On July 14, the Equal Employment Oppor-tunity Commission released its first comprehensive update on pregnancy discrimination enforcement guidance since 1983.

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Labor Pains: Restaurants in Charleston Keep Getting Busted for Labor Law Violations

Restaurants in Charleston , S.C. have become notorious for breaking labor laws. According to an in-depth report by Hanna Raskin of the Post and Courier , over 34 local restaurants have been "cited for violating protective labor laws" since 2004.

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Restaurant industry's low wages leave 40% of workers in near-poverty

Employment Law 101: Worksite Lactation Breaks

According to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, all employers with more than 50 employees nationwide are required to comply.

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Obama's Federal Contractor Order Invites Chaos

The Obama administration's second-term frustrations are getting the better of common sense.

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Thomas Clayton Boone

He married Sarah Lillian Floyd. He later married Irene Adair. She preceded him in death in 2004.

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Huron County has state's 4th worst jobless rate

Of the estimated 26,600 people in Huron County's workforce, 2,300 were out of work in July, according to statistics released recently by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services .

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New at FindLaw: ERISA Explained

No, ERISA isn't the name of that girl from high school you can't remember, it's the legal unpinning for employee benefits and retirement.

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Quorum Court meets second time to vote on ordinances

A previous meeting failed to draw a quorum and the eight justices of the peace in attendance at that session could not legally vote on ordinances.

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Blackstone and Hilton Worldwide to Offer Hospitality Education to Veterans

Global asset manager Blackstone, in partnership with its portfolio company Hilton Worldwide, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Kendall College in Chicago, has launched a hospitality education program designed to help veterans and their spouses receive the experience and knowledge that can lead to a career in hospitality management.

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Pizza shop that offered church bulletin discount receives...

SEARCY, Arkansas -- Bailey's Pizza in Searcy offers people who bring in their church bulletin a 10 percent discount on Sundays.

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D.C. area hiring cools off in July, unemployment rises

One week after new state-by-state employment data threw cold water on hopes of a summer rebound in the Washington area labor market, federal bean counters on Wednesday served up yet another round of job numbers, this time broken down by metropolitan region.

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On Anniversary of 19th Amendment White House Message to Women is Still one of Victimhood

Last April on the faux-holiday Equal Pay Day, created by liberal feminists to mark the extra three and a half months a woman supposedly needs to work to earn the same as her male counterparts, the White House ran into a little trouble.

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RVCC sets information session for automotive technology program

Raritan Valley Community College to host Information Session for students interest in learning more about the automotive technology program on Thursday, Sept.

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Ignoring These 5 Labor Laws Can Cost Your Business

With Labor Day approaching, business owners may want to take a moment to make sure they're complying with state and federal labor laws.

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State Court Lawsuit Removable if Plaintiff-Employee's Pleadings ...

"You have been sued." Upon reading these first few words of a state court citation, most Texas employers - indeed, most employers - make it their first order of business to remove the case to federal court if at all possible.

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Business NH Magazine and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in NH Team ...

Business NH Magazine and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New Hampshire are proud to announce the 2014 NH Health Care Summit .

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National Standards for Strong Apprenticeships

Apprenticeship, a time-tested model of worker training, can help meet the growing demand for skilled workers in the United States.

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Legion, U.S. Chamber renew vows

Eric Eversole, executive director of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Hiring Our Heroes program, had no idea three years ago how many veterans career fairs would come from the idea of connecting chambers of commerce nationwide with job applicants who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

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VA Report Finds Concludes No Deaths Linked To Delays

A new government report reveals widespread manipulation of scheduling data at VA hospitals nationwide.

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Testimony ends in federal online ballot tool case

Our eNewspaper network was founded in 2002 to provide stand-alone digital news sites tailored for the most searched-for locations for news.

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August 28, 2014 area community calendar

Items for Community Calendar must be submitted by MONDAY NOON to appear in that week's paper.

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Spaulding alumni set 40th reunion

By KEN RIPLEY Continuing a Labor Day tradition, the C.C. Spaulding Alumni Association will hold its 40th annual reunion of the alumni of the former Spaulding High School this Friday through Sunday at the old Spaulding campus and in Nashville.

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Comments Sought on New Contraceptive Rules

Responding to the U.S. Supreme Court's controversial decision in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby earlier this year and other judicial actions, the Departments of Health and Human Services , Labor, and Treasury have issued a proposed rule and an interim final rule to accommodate employers that have religious objections to providing employees with ... (more)

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Small business, big mistake: Classifying employees as independent contractors

When I started my company in 2006, my intent was to have only independent contractors for the first five years, with the goal of minimizing overhead.

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EEOC Sues Costco for Sex Discrimination

According to the EEOC's complaint, Costco violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which protects employees against sex discrimination, when the company failed to take steps to protect one of its female employees from unwelcome advances of one of its warehouse member-customers.

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DOL Issues Directive on Gender Identity and Transgender Status

The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs - which enforces anti-discrimination and affirmative action laws affecting government contractors and subcontractors - has issued Directive 2014-02 clarifying that discrimination based on gender identity and transgender status constitutes sex discrimination under ... (more)

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Dura Automotive Wins New Trial Under ADA On Fired Workers' Challenge to Drug Policy

Aug. 26 - A Tennessee auto glass manufacturer that fired production employees who tested positive for prescription drugs that potentially affect their ability to operate machines safely may not be liable under the Americans with Disabilities Act, a divided U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled Aug. 26. In a 2-1 decision, the Sixth ... (more)

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Food bank celebrates culinary program

After weeks of hard studying, intense kitchen conversations and the occasional cooking mistake, culinary school students displayed nothing but smiles at their graduation ceremony.

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Pelham High's $22.6M work in progress brings excitement, angst

As the district prepared to welcome its students back for the first day of the 2014-15 school year today, Pelham High Principal Dorothy Mohr spent some of her time Tuesday inspecting the grounds with construction officials, and reassuring some skeptical students, parents and the public that phase one of the $22.6 million school remodeling and ... (more)

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Restaurant owners forecast better times ahead for workers

It's not just workers who suffer when restaurateurs break the law: "An employer trying to do the right thing, they're put at an economic disadvantage when someone's not in compliance with the law," says Jamie Benefiel, district director for the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage & Hour's district office in Columbia.

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Tuesday, August 26, 2014

FAQ: Administration's New Contraception Rules Explained

Washington, DC, United States - The Obama administration has released new rules they say will give employees of religiously affiliated organizations a way to obtain contraceptive services as part of their health insurance coverage while respecting the religious beliefs of their employers.

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Catherine Rampell: Tech firms have poor record on diversity

Report: VA scandal probe targets potential obstruction of justice

The most in-depth examination yet of a scandal over delays in treating veterans found widespread manipulation of scheduling data in Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals across the country, according to the report released Tuesday.

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Federal case continues for online ballot tool

Testimony is in its last scheduled day in a federal lawsuit over Maryland's refusal to implement an online ballot-marking tool for the blind.

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No link between VA wait list, veteran deaths: IG report

A report released Tuesday found widespread poor patient care at the Veterans Affairs facility in Phoenix, though it could not be conclusively linked to patient deaths.

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Report: FBI has joined probe of VA scandal

York-Hanover unemployment rate increases

York County posted a 5.3 percent unemployment rate in July - one-tenth of a percentage point higher than the previous month.

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The NSA Has a Hush-Hush Google-Like Search Engine

The United States National Security Agency has its own homegrown search engine that it offers to similarly minded U.S. intelligence outfits.

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Sentenced by fbi/cia to a life of torture, abuse and struggle for sanity

See our summary report on exactly how the fbi/cia have destroyed America, even as whistleblowers and patriots try to notify the public of atrocities by these two evil agencies.

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Contractor Pays Nearly $1 Million to Fired Whistleblowers

Asphalt Specialists Inc. has been found in violation of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration for wrongfully terminating a foreman and two truck drivers.

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Kentucky's unemployment rate stays at 7.4 percent

Kentucky's seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate for July 2014 was unchanged from the revised 7.4 percent in June 2014, according to the Office of Employment and Training , an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet.

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Federal Case Continues For Online Ballot Tool

Testimony is in its last scheduled day in a federal lawsuit over Maryland's refusal to implement an online ballot-marking tool for the blind.

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FMLA Stands for 'Family and Medical Leave Avalanche'

We noted last year that 20 years after the original passage of the Family and Medical Leave Act , the Department of Labor issued a survey report lauding the effectiveness of the law and the positive impact it has had on the American workforce.

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Law Firm Takes Employee Benefits to Another Level

How Asons Solicitors of Manchester have lifted employee morale and motivation in a way that's unique to the legal profession.

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Fact Sheet: Obama Administration Record for Women and Girls

" I didn't run for President so that the dreams of our daughters could be deferred or denied.

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Fact Sheet: President Obama Announces New Executive Actions to...

Today, President Obama will address the American Legion's 96th convention and outline the five priorities the Administration is focused on to ensure we are fulfilling our promises to service members, veterans and their families: delivering the quality health care veterans have been promised; ensuring all veterans have every opportunity to pursue ... (more)

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Fire Board Meeting Tonight

The next regular monthly of the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District will be held on August 26, 2014 and will begin at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District, Station 104, 3102 16th St SW, Lehigh Acres, FL 33976.

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Fair share state union deductions are OK, except in this case: PennLive letters

In her Aug. 7 commentary , Ms. Priya Abraham expressed opposition to "fair share" payroll deductions for teachers who choose not to join teacher unions.

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Rampell: Tech firms not to blame for poor diversity

Andy Dillon may get role in managing Detroit's retiree health care benefits

After helping usher Detroit into bankruptcy court, former state Treasurer Andy Dillon might get a role in managing the city's retiree health care benefits after it emerges from Chapter 9. The Retired Detroit Police & Fire Fighters Association wants to appoint Dillon to the board of a new trust that will manage health care benefits for retired ... (more)

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Federal case continues for online ballot tool

Testimony is in its last scheduled day in a federal lawsuit over Maryland's refusal to implement an online ballot-marking tool for the blind.

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EEOC Sues Employer's Wellness Program

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission charged Wisconsin-based Orion Energy Systems with violating federal law by requiring an employee to submit to medical exams that were not job-related but were part of the employer's wellness program, and then firing the employee when she objected to the program.

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As focus shifts away from workshops, Mobile ARC is looking for employers willing to give the disabled a chance

MOBILE, Alabama - On a hot Thursday morning at Hank Aaron Stadium, Keith Gates is hard at work - a broom in one hand and dustpan in the other.

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Burden of Proof: The 'What Changed?' Argument from 'A Medley of Interesting Disability Cases'

Hegger was covered by her employer's ERISA-governed, long term disability plan , which was insured by Unum Life Insurance Company of America .

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Peter Diamond Thinks the Beveridge Curve Might Not Tell Us Much of Anything

One of the most popular and unusual charts in labor market economics is the Beveridge Curve , which tracks the relationship between job openings and the unemployment rate.

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EEOC Issues Annual Report on Federal Workforce

The U.S. EEOC just-released portions of its fiscal year 2011 and 2012 report on the federal work force.

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CNN: Police Kill Four People with Disabilities In Two Weeks

I have a new piece up on CNN about police killings of people with disabilities. These are situations in which police perceive a threat, there is a weapon involved, and they demand the disabled make a choice.

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Royal Tire to pay fine for wage discrimination

Royal Tire Inc. will pay a $182,500 fine and be subject to a detailed consent decree to resolve a wage discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission , the agency announced.

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Openness, Communication Are Keys to Heading Off Whistleblowers

What happens when you learn about a potential whistleblower -- someone who's gone through an internal process to report wrongdoing? Do you tense up a little bit? Feel tempted to release the hounds? Want to circle the wagons? Of course, you know that retaliating against a whistleblower can subject your company to penalties.

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Addison restaurant owner: Waitress wasn't fired for being pregnant

The owner of several well-known local restaurants says he's "surprised" by a lawsuit filed Monday by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which is alleging "pregnancy discrimination."

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Dewberry - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review - New Report Available

It also provides building engineering, geographic information services, environmental sciences and engineering services.

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Open Houses on Flood Risk Mapping Project Scheduled for September

The project, which is being funded by the and managed by the Loudoun County Government, is designed to update and improve the accuracy of the current Loudoun County Flood Insurance Rate Map .

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Legal How-To: Requesting FMLA Leave From Your Employer

When you're dealing with a major medical problem, either yours or a loved one's, the last thing you want to worry about is work.

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Former Dublin VA nurse sentenced in worker's comp fraud

A former nurse at the Dublin VA hospital was sentenced to 5 years in prison for defrauding the Department of Veterans Affairs through fraudulent worker's compensation claims.

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Pittsburgh region's unemployment rate stays at 5.3 percent

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area remained unchanged from June to July at 5.3 percent, the Department of Labor and Industry reported this morning.

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Andy Dillon might get role in managing Detroit's retiree health care benefits

Erie's employment picture improves

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for July fell from 5.9 to 5.8 percent, according to new numbers out today from the state Department of Labor & Industry.

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Educators, employers retool Battle Creek'sa

Educators, employers retool Battle Creek's workforce The first wave of people are benefiting from the community's investment in work skills development.

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Tempe proposition would add protections for LGBT community

The city of Tempe could become the first city in Arizona to include sexual orientation as a protected class from workplace discrimination.

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Bush's Counsel Fights 'Nefarious Reports'

President George W. Bush's Office of Special Counsel head Scott Bloch filed his third RICO complaint in as many years, again claiming that Bush administration officials, Congressman Tom Davis and others conspired to boot him out of office with a bogus criminal investigation, to cover up their own corruption and misuse of power at the highest levels ... (more)

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Are More SEC Protections on the Way for Whistleblowers?

A pro-whistleblower coalition comprising organizations including the Government Accountability Project, the Project on Government Oversight and more is in the news for pressuring the Securities and Exchange Commission to improve its protections for employees that alert authorities to potential wrongdoing in their workplace.

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Are More SEC Protections on the Way for Whistleblowers?

Issue Brief

More than 100 employers and community leaders attend the Fort Bragg Veterans Jobs Summit on Tuesday, August 12, 2014, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

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Paterson Subway refused to serve military veteran with service dog, report says

PATERSON - An army veteran and his service dog were asked to leave a Paterson Subway restaurant on Saturday, according to a News 12 report .

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Celesq Announces Upcoming CLE Programs: Ethics Regarding...

Celesq AttorneysEd Center has announced the following web casts starting September 9, 2014: An Ethical Quandary: In-House Attorney as Whistleblower Live web cast: September 18, 2014 Courtney Worcester and Roger Lane discuss the ethical quandaries caused by attorney whistleblowers, including a discussion of the issues currently in the headlines in ... (more)

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Obama administration floats new prescription contraceptive rules

The Obama administration sought Friday to end a long-running controversy by proposing new ways to enable employees of nonprofit religiously affiliated organizations - such as hospitals - and private closely held corporations to obtain coverage for prescription contraceptives, even if their employers object.

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The NSA has a hush hush Google-like search engine

THE UNITED STATES National Security Agency has its own homegrown search engine that it offers to similarly minded US intelligence outfits.

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BrightScope Highlights Top Industries With the Best 401k Plans

BrightScope , a leading provider of independent financial information and investment research, today announced the list of industries ranked by average 401k plan rating for those containing more than $100 million in assets.

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Rhode Island Benefits from Improving US Economy

The state's top labor official says the improving national economy is finally spurring job growth and pushing the unemployment rate down in Rhode Island.

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Precision Concrete Cutting Brings in World Class Mountaineer for Team Building Expedition

World class mountaineer and CEO of Alpenglow Expeditions, Adrian Ballinger will join Precision Concrete Cutting , a leading concrete cutting agency, as celebrity guest and speaker at PCC's annual team building event which is being held on the 200 miles of rapids that run through the Grand Canyon.

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Monday, August 25, 2014

Transparency: A Means to Making Government Work Better | Commentary

Polarization and gridlock in government has become a national meme, and some have speculated that government transparency contributes to the problem.

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Berry proposal

Parties in the downtown commuter station dispute are one step closer to finding a possible resolution, Rep. Sheila Harrington said on Friday.

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Berry proposal

Parties in the downtown commuter station dispute are one step closer to finding a possible resolution, Rep. Sheila Harrington said on Friday.

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One Of The Country's Largest Hospital Organizations to Pay...

On Monday, August 4, 2014, The Department of Justice announced that Community Health Systems agreed to pay $98.15 million to settle nine whistleblower lawsuits alleging that the company violated the False Claims Act.

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Rhode Island benefits from improving US economy

The state's top labor official says the improving national economy is finally spurring job growth and pushing the unemployment rate down in Rhode Island.

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Is it race or rage?

July 2 marked the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The legislation is considered a landmark piece of civil rights legislation in the United States which outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

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Spikes in Legal Action for Non-ADA Compliant Websites

There has been a rise in legal complaints against websites that allegedly do not comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act .

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COLUMN-Tragedy in Ferguson: What the Justice Department can do ...

Aug 25 - The tragic killing of Michael Brown by Officer Darren Wilson has brought to the surface long-simmering tensions between the Ferguson Police Department and the Missouri community it serves.

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New Minimum Wage for Michigan Employees

August 25, 2014 Beginning September 1, 2014, Michigan workers will see an increase in the minimum wage rate from $7.40 to $8.15.

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3 Day Stretch Could Be Hottest and Most Humid Days of the Year

This next three day stretch could possibly end up being the hottest and more humid days of the year.

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OSHA, NIOSH Publish Recommended Practices to Protect Temporary Workers

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health today released a new educational resource that focuses on staffing firm and client responsibilities for protecting the health and safety of temporary workers.

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HRC Alabama Receives Justice and Equality Award from Metro Birmingham NAACP

The Human Rights Campaign , the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, received a notable award Sunday from the Metro Birmingham NAACP chapter.

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Obama administration floats new prescription contraceptive rules

Failure to Cover Applied Behavior Analysis for Autism Spectrum...

Parents have searched for effective therapies for children with autism spectrum disorder.

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OFCCP Issues Directive Addressing Gender Identity and Transgender Bias

Last week the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs issued a directive to "clarify that existing agency guidance on discrimination on the basis of sex... includes discrimination on the bases of gender identity and transgender status."

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Fox News guest: Was Michael Brown too large to be an 'unarmed teen'?

Appearing on Fox & Friends , a former nominee for Labor Secretary took the media to task for inflaming racial tensions by describing slain teen Michael Brown as "unarmed" when he was, in fact, "six foot four and weighed almost three hundred pounds."

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Big League Dreams gets repairs, but legal battle lingers

Gilbert is paying for nearly $250,000 in repairs to the Big League Dreams Sports Park, although town officials continue to seek repayment from the builder.

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Failure to Cover Applied Behavior Analysis for Autism Spectrum...

Parents have searched for effective therapies for children with autism spectrum disorder.

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11 News Exclusive: Sheriff Talks about Effects of Scandal on His Family

El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa is opening up about how his family is dealing with the allegations swirling around him and his office.

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SHRM, Easter Seals Partner to Boost Veteran Employment

The Society for Human Resource Management and the Easter Seals Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services are partnering to provide hiring managers and HR professionals nationwide with resources to recruit and hire U.S. veterans.

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Openness, Communication Are Keys to Heading Off Whistleblowers

Evaluating a Job Applicant's Background History

Use of background information can disproportionately affect people of various racial and ethnic backgrounds, along with gender.

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Rhode Island benefits from improving US economy

The state's top labor official says the improving national economy is finally spurring job growth and pushing the unemployment rate down in Rhode Island.

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R.I. Lowers Work Comp Insurers' Assessment Rate to 6.65%

The Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training announced last week that it has cut the administrative assessment rate charged to insurance companies providing workers' comp coverage in Rhode Island.

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Employees in Maryland Can Now Get Treble Damages for Overtime Claims

Executive Summary: On August 13, 2014, the Maryland Court of Appeals held in Peters v.

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Seventh Circuit Finds Worthless Services Case Worthless

Yesterday the Seventh Circuit issued an important decision on False Claims Act liability.

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State investigating Chinese buffet restaurants for worker abuses

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office is working with the state's Department of Labor to investigate complaints of worker abuse at a number of buffet-style Chinese restaurants.

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Indiana agency recognizes RMR with safety designation

River Metals Recycling , a scrap metal processing company wholly owned by Cincinnati-based The David J. Joseph Co.

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Employment in the states

There are dueling claims and controversy over employment figures in Kansas and our state's performance relative to others.

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Your workers' comp bill should drop, saving C. Fla. firms $500M+

For the first time in four years, workers' compensation insurance rates are expected to drop in the Sunshine State - which could save Central Florida firms more than $500 million annually.

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Editorial We won't be bullied by anyone

Earlier this month, the WikiLeaks Sudbury site posted an article making ridiculous accusations against Northern Life's city hall reporter, Darren MacDonald.

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It's Time to Listen: "The Lie," a guest post by Lisa Sharon Harper

Sometimes national events make plain the yawning distance between disparate worlds.

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Rhode Island benefits from improving US economy

The state's top labor official says the improving national economy is finally spurring job growth and pushing the unemployment rate down in Rhode Island.

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EEOC Alleges Orion Energy Violated the ADA By Firing Worker Who Declined Wellness Plan

Aug. 22 - A Wisconsin energy company violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by financially penalizing and then firing an employee because she declined to participate in a company wellness program, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleged in a lawsuit filed Aug. 20 that marks its first direct ADA challenge to such a program.

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Get the latest benefits details for workers affected by International Paper closure in Courtland

K2 Mansfield workers affected by the closure of International Paper in Courtland may be eligible for benefits under the Trade Adjustment Assistance Act of 2011.

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One Of The Country's Largest Hospital Organizations to Pay $98.15...

On Monday, August 4, 2014, The Department of Justice announced that Community Health Systems , the nation's largest operator of acute care hospitals, agreed to pay $98.15 million to settle nine whistleblower lawsuits alleging that the company violated the False Claims Act between January 2005 and December 2010.

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The Truth Behind the Run-Hide-Fight Debate

By now, the Run-Hide-Fight active shooter video created by the City of Houston, Texas and the Department of Homeland Security has had nearly three million YouTube views.

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One Of The Country's Largest Hospital Organizations to Pay...

Employment - No class certification under Fair Labor Standards Act

Michigan Lawyers Weekly The Michigan resource for legal news, up-to-date court opinions and the latest law practice news and views.

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Agenda - Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

2. A 15 foot exception to the 50 foot setback requirement from Drake Road. CODE SECTION: 34-5.5.3.B.A.ii., 34-4.4.2. APPLICANT: Huron Sign Co.

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Springfield DJ Claims She Was Fired for Being Gay

A radio host in Springfield, Missouri says her recent firing from her morning show was not from budget cuts - as her employer claims - but rather because she is openly gay and had recently spoken up about advocating for LGBT rights.

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State workers pay less for health benefits, report finds: Monday Morning Coffee

Good Monday Morning, Fellow Seekers. Let's get one thing out of the way right away -- state worker or cubicle drone, everyone's paying more for their health benefits these days.

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Hagens Berman Advises DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. Investors of...

Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, a top-tier investor-rights law firm, advises investors of the Sept.

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Hagens Berman Advises Investors in Ocwen Financial Corporation of the ...

Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, an investor-rights law firm, advises investors of the Oct. 14, 2014, lead plaintiff deadline in the securities fraud class action against Ocwen Financial Corporation .

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Tragedy in Ferguson: What the Justice Department needs to do next

The tragic killing of Michael Brown by Officer Darren Wilson has brought to the surface long-simmering tensions between the Ferguson Police Department and the Missouri community it serves.

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School admin. to stay put for now

Options for the potential relocation of Harvard's school administration have dwindled over the past few months, leaving staff anchored in the Bromfield House for the moment.

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City auditor: Invoices for surveillance are missing

The City Auditor's Office could not locate the paper invoices for more than 25 percent of the city's spending on investigatory firms to probe city employees in the last six fiscal years.

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Half of EEOC Complaints by Federal Workers Involve Reprisals

There were 7,457 complaints - nearly half of the 15,837 total - charging that the federal government had retaliated against workers who complained about the policies of their agency, according to a new Equal Employment Opportunity Commission report covering fiscal year 2012, The Washington Post reported.

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No, direct primary care isn't too expensive

A common criticism of direct primary care is the added expense: "Isn't it too expensive?" Ways to think about the cost are to prioritize expenditures and to consider potential savings that make it cost effective.

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Suit: Six Flags park violated ADA, didn't let disabled boy on rides

A woman has filed a federal lawsuit against Six Flags Great America in north suburban Gurnee, claiming the park discriminated against her disabled son by not letting him on rides.

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Transparency: A Means to Making Government Work Better | Commentary

Polarization and gridlock in government has become a national meme, and some have speculated that government transparency contributes to the problem.

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Sunday, August 24, 2014

Contractor Must Rehire Whistleblower

The contractor that is removing 177 underground storage tanks from the U.S.'s largest nuclear site has been ordered to reinstate an employee who had voiced safety and environmental concerns.

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Right-to-work could help replace lost coalfield jobs

As a result of increased pressure achieved by a perfect storm of increasing competition from other energy sources along with the Environmental Protection Agency's mandate that Kentucky reduce its CO2 emissions by 18 percent within the next 15 years, thousands of Kentucky coal miners - and myriads more who supply and serve them - have lost their ... (more)

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Creating Healthy Plumbing Systems

Typical plumbing concerns for all facilities include repairing toilet, sink and shower; maintaining piping systems throughout the facility for air, water, and gas; keeping drain systems and waste-water lines open and operating properly; and maintaining sprinkler systems, heads, valves, and other fire-safety equipment.

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Funeral director opening new business in trouble with state

Cindy Figueroa is opening a new funeral home in Yakima. She already has a location in Kent.

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Guest Commentary: How online education can help Colorado adults

If Colorado is to maintain an economy and living standard that is a model for other states, extending online education opportunities to low-income and working adults is a vital step in that direction.

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The Montclair Art Museum presents From Heart to Hand: African- American Quilts from the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts.

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Silverado Bans Sons' Visitation of 93 year old Mother for Social Media Posts

The sons of 93 year old Ruby Peterson, Mack, Don, and Lonny Peterson, have been banned from visiting their mother repeatedly by Silverado Senior Living based upon the content of social media posts concerning her year long false imprisonment and forced drugging at its Sugarland facility.

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Breaking Down Barriers to Employment

Joseph Devendorf's work history isn't as strong as he'd like it to be, but the 26-year-old says he feel good about his future, thanks to his and his community's investment in work skills development.

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EEOC report paints an Uncle Sam all too human

It would be nice to think of Uncle Sam as an employer above reproach, one who does not stoop to common human frailties such as revenge and retribution.

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ETSU professor holds '60s-centered class

In an age of politically charged hashtags, viral video clips capturing blatant prejudice and social media accounts bristling with anti-discriminatory rhetoric, it's easy to take part in online activism from the comfort of our own homes.

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Abusing the service dog privilege?

The mother of a child who needs a service dog tells us she sees lots of 'fake' service dogs.

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ETSU professor holds '60s-centered class

We have re-imagined our design in a bold new way. Before we roll it out for everyone, we are giving select readers an opportunity to try out the new design.

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Ginsburg On Rulings, Race

The high court was "once a leader in the world" in rooting out racial discrimination," the justice said in a wide-ranging interview.

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Springfield DJ Says She Was Fired for Being Gay

The host of a morning radio show in Springfield, Mo., is speaking out after she was laid off Friday - she says because she is openly gay and an outspoken advocate for LGBT equality.

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Republicans, Democrats Face Off In Aug. 26 Election

Staff Report Brooke Paige says he hasn't been given a dime in his campaign so far, but that hasn't stopped him from running for both attorney general and governor in the primary election on Aug. 26. "I don't want to do things for the sake of doing them, I want to do things because I think there's an opportunity to win and do something important," ... (more)

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Second North Idaho Dispatcher Files Discrimination Claim

A second North Idaho 911 dispatcher is alleging race discrimination and retaliation against her employers In early July, a Native American woman said she was kicked to the curb from her job as a Bonner County dispatcher after six years on the job.

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Ind. Decisions - County judge declares state staute unconstitutional and the State complies

The Indiana Department of Labor no longer is enforcing the state's right-to-work law that two Lake County judges ruled unconstitutional, but Gov. Mike Pence believes it's only a matter of time before the labor law is back on the books.

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Ohio Family Appeals Service Horse Decision

An Ohio family that uses a Miniature Horse as a therapy animal is appealing a court's decision to dismiss their case to keep the animal at their home.

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Homeless veterans numbers continue to decline

Linda Charest, base realignment closure coordinator for the Department of Housing & Urban Development, speaks during the Veterans Employment & Education Commission Homeless Veterans Roundtable.

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Tom's is being sued and Maoz is closed for good

According to the Post, Tom's is being sued by Carolyn Coleman for not being wheelchair accessible.

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Work Advice: Why are police paid differently?

Congress created a special overtime exception for state and local public safety workers: the "7 work period rule," which bases overtime calculations on a work period ranging from 7 to 28 days, instead of a 40-hour workweek.

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Neal Hartman: GM can recover if it changes the culture

It's been a rough year for General Motors. The company has recalled more than 28 million vehicles worldwide and is liable for billions of dollars in automotive repairs and victim compensation.

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City of Birmingham

The following appeals will be heard: Appeal No. 14-24: The owners of the property known as 1116 Washington request the following variance to allow for the expansion of the existing first level of the existing residential structure: Chapter 126, Article 2, Section 2.08 requires a front yard setback of 32.52' for this lot; with 30.50' existing and ... (more)

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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.

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in this Corner: Must employees be paid for prepping for work?

Many employers have employees who must arrive to work before their official start times to get his or her workstation ready for work.

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Saturday, August 23, 2014

University of Colorado prof seeks $2 million for campus banishment

A University of Colorado philosophy professor who was banished from the Boulder campus this spring is seeking $2 million in damages from the university.

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EEOC report finds lack of diversity among top ranks of civil service

The latest annual Equal Employment Opportunity Commission report on the federal workplace is not happy summer reading for diversity advocates.

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Neal Hartman: GM can recover if it changes the culture

Legal and Public Notices 8/25/14 - Invitation to Bid, Notice of Meetings

Sealed Proposals for SportsCom Renovations, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, will be received by the Owner at the City Council Chamber, Murfreesboro City Hall, 111 West Vine Street, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on Thursday September 11, 2014, at 2:00 P.M., Local Time.

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