Federal regulators investigate Wibaux plant fire

Federal health and safety regulators have opened an investigation into an explosion and fire at an eastern Montana oil recycling facility that injured three workers.



http://www.kfbb.com/news/state/185520361.html

Brand wants lawsuit dismissed

Actor Russell Brand attends the FX Summer Comedies Party held at Lure on June 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California.



http://www.wytv.com/entertainment/story/Brand-wants-lawsuit-dismissed/fqNIlHfMzE2lNYIXWAXbVA.cspx?rss=2341

OSHA fines Rosina's West Seneca plant

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has fined Rosina Food Products Inc.



http://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2013/01/03/osha-fines-rosinas-west-seneca-plant.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_national+%28Bizjournals+National+Feed%29

Arnold Park Director's Lawyer Files Second Complaint With State

A second complaint has been filed with the state in regard to Arnold Parks and Recreation Director Susie Boone's claim that she was harassed by a councilman for more than two years.



http://arnold.patch.com/articles/arnold-park-director-s-lawyer-files-second-complaint-with-state

Dept. of Labor Sues National Council of La Raza Action Fund for Violating Whistleblower Act

The U.S. Department of Labor has sued National Council of La Raza Action Fund Inc., successor to Democracia USA, a nonprofit community engagement and Hispanic voter registration organization in Orlando, for allegedly terminating an employee who raised health concerns about potential exposure to mold and other environmental factors in his workplace.



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US Labor Department's OSHA Cites Xsport Fitness In Libertyville,...

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Capital Fitness Inc., which operates as Xsport Fitness in Libertyville, Ill., with four repeat safety violations for failing to provide personal protective equipment to employees working with hazardous chemicals.



http://www.safetyonline.com/doc.mvc/us-labor-departments-osha-cites-xsport-fitness-libertyville-protective-equipment-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a

Local Jobs at Wendy's, Chick-fil-A, and Boston Market

Looking for work in Stone Mountain or Lithonia? Each week Patch compiles job listings from sources such as the Department of Labor , DeKalb County, DeKalb Public Library , web sites of individual businesses and job search sites such as snagajob.com to help you.



http://stonemountain.patch.com/articles/local-jobs-at-wendy-s-chick-fil-a-and-boston-market

Moorehead Removed As School Resource Officer

Montville Police Schools Resource Officer Karen Moorehead has been removed from the schools and reassigned to patrol it was confirmed Wednesday.



http://montville-ct.patch.com/articles/moorehead-removed-as-school-resource-police-officer

2013: Expect noise on security leaks, campaign bucks

Courts have determined that fortunetelling is protected as free speech, so let's freely indulge in some First Amendment-related predictions for 2013: Given that there is no major lineup of First Amendment cases this term in the U.S. Supreme Court, the main focus here will be legislative.



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Russell Brand wants car accident lawsuit dismissed

Comic Russell Brand has asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit which accuses him of driving into a pedestrian in Los Angeles.



http://web.orange.co.uk/article/news/russell_brand_wants_car_accident_lawsuit_dismissed

Bayou Texar bridge replacement public meeting set

The Florida Department of Transportation will host a public information meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday concerning the replacement of the 12th Avenue Bridge over Bayou Texar.



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Fiscal Cliff - What it Means for You

With the latest vote in the house and senate, and a new fiscal "deal" in place, what does that mean for you? Folks we spoke with today say they are most concerned with what will happen in the very near future, namely spending cuts and possible service reductions.



http://www.kapptv.com/article/2013/jan/02/fiscal-cliff-what-it-means-you/

Airport Advisory Board discusses buying land for runway extension

The extension is part of a $40 million runway improvement project approved by the Columbia City Council in April 2011 , which would also repave the airport's crosswind runway.



http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/157358/airport-advisory-board-discusses-buying-land-for-runway-extension/

Ri DLT Difficulties

A technical problem with the Department of Labor and Training's phone system affects the release of personal information for about 700 customers.



http://www2.turnto10.com/news/2013/jan/02/1/ri-dlt-difficulties-81378-vi-48850/

EEOC Settles Seventh Day Adventist Religious Discrimination Suit

A Birmingham, Alabama-based manufacturing company has agreed to pay $25,000 to settle a religious discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for allegedly refusing to hire a Seventh Day Adventist, the agency said.



http://www.workforce.com/article/20130102/NEWS01/130109997/eeoc-settles-seventh-day-adventist-religious-discrimination-suit

Personal info leaked at RI unemployment office

A Pawtucket woman told NBC 10 on Wednesday she was excited when she called and finally got through at the Department of Labor and Training.



http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/50348475/ns/local_news-providence_ri/

Disability.gov celebrates 10th year with 'What's Your Connection?' initiative

Disability.gov is the federal government website for comprehensive information on disability programs and services in communities nationwide.



http://www.examiner.com/article/disability-gov-celebrates-10th-year-with-what-s-your-connection-initiative?cid=rss

Deaf Web User Loses Discrimination Case Against eBay

A federal judge has slammed the courthouse door shut on a deaf Web user who filed a discrimination lawsuit against eBay.



http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/190212/deaf-web-user-loses-discrimination-case-against-eb.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+online-media-daily+%28MediaPost+%7C+Online+Media+Daily%29

Personal info leaked at RI unemployment office

A Pawtucket woman told NBC 10 on Wednesday she was excited when she called and finally got through at the Department of Labor and Training.



http://www2.turnto10.com/news/2013/jan/02/4/personal-info-leaked-ri-unemployment-office-ar-1298057/

Asian Restaurant Chain to Pay $1M in Lawsuit

A New Rochelle eatery- Golden Rod Restaurant -that is part of a chain has agreed to pay a $1 million lawsuit settlement, according to the United States Department of Labor.



http://newrochelle.patch.com/articles/asian-restaurant-chain-to-pay-1m-in-lawsuit

Roth 401(K) Conversions For All Thanks To Fiscal Cliff Deal

To raise $12 billion to help pay for the two-month delay of sequester, the fiscal cliff deal allows money in a pre-tax 401 account to be converted into a Roth 401 account.



http://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleaebeling/2013/01/02/roth-401k-conversions-for-all-thanks-to-fiscal-cliff-deal/

Grand Rapids plans school repairs with 'warm, safe, and dry' tax...

Grand Rapids schools have an updated list of repair projects to pump tax dollars into now that the school board has signed off on a major district overhaul.



http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2013/01/grand_rapids_plans_school_repa.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+grpress+%28The+Grand+Rapids+Press+Latest+News+%7C+MLive.com%29

Idaho's minimum wage lower than neighboring states

Idaho's minimum wage is lower than many of its neighboring states, and that has some worried about workers looking out-of-state for employment.



http://www.ktvb.com/news/Idahos-minimum-wage-lower-than-neighboring-states-185480932.html

Idaho, Utah rank tops for volunteerism, Nevada not so much...

Idaho ranks 2ndin the nation for its volunteer rates, according to a new study from the Corporation for National and Community Service, behind only Utah, which ranked 1stamong the 50 states and the District of Columbia.



http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/boise/2013/jan/02/idaho-utah-rank-tops-volunteerism-nevada-not-so-much/

SEB Announces Proposed Equity Financing of Up to $1,050,000

Smart Employee Benefits Inc. , is pleased to announce it intends to complete an equity private placement of up to $1,050,000 of units; at a purchase price of $0.35 per unit, with each unit consisting of 1 common share of SEB and 1 common share purchase warrant of SEB .



http://www.canadianbusiness.com/associated-press/seb-announces-proposed-equity-financing-of-up-to-1050000/

Getting staff in correct 'class'

Deciding whether an individual worker is an employee or independent contractor is an increasingly important decision and deserves every church and ministry's full attention.



http://churchexecutive.com/archives/getting-staff-in-correct-%e2%80%98class%e2%80%99?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+churchexecutive%2FOzLc+%28Church+Executive%29

Asian Moon Agrees to $1M Lawsuit Settlement

A Massapequa Park eatery that is part of a chain has agreed to pay a $1 million lawsuit settlement, according to the United States Department of Labor.



http://massapequa.patch.com/articles/asian-moon-agrees-to-1m-lawsuit-settlement

Grand Rapids plans school repairs with 'warm, safe, and...

Grand Rapids schools has an updated list of school repair projects top pump tax dollars into, now that the school board has signed off on a major overhaul of the district.



http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2013/01/grand_rapids_plans_school_repa.html

Dawn Self-Cooper Named Manager of the York County CareerCenter - 1/2/2013

Commissioner of Labor Jeanne Paquette announced the promotion of Dawn Self-Cooper to the position of CareerCenter manager at the York County CareerCenter in Springvale.



http://www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/index.php?topic=Portal+News&id=476726

High Court Momentum's Impact

When I look at the current state of Michigan, particularly after this recent lame duck session, I am demoralized and saddened by what this state has become.



http://www.pridesource.com/guidearticle.html?article=57721

River Valley Schools Getting Federal Loan For Improvements

Two million dollars is coming into the bank account at River Valley Schools this year from the federal government.



http://www.wsjm.com/River-Valley-Schools-Getting-Federal-Loan-For-Impr/15172522

Ex-Montana commissioner confirmed by US Senate

The U.S. Senate has confirmed former Montana labor commissioner Keith Kelly as assistant secretary of labor for veterans' employment and training.



http://www.kfbb.com/news/state/185465491.html

Idaho ranks second for volunteerism in national survey

The Idaho Falls pair volunteer - and have been doing so for years - because of the soft spot in their hearts for those less fortunate.



http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2013/01/idaho_ranks_second_for_volunte.html

What to watch on U.S. economy Thursday

Job gains at private-sector employers accelerated in December, increasing to 149,000 from 118,000 in November, according to analysts polled by MarketWatch.



http://blogs.marketwatch.com/thetell/2013/01/02/what-to-watch-on-u-s-economy-thursday/

Senate confirms ex-Montana labor commissioner Kelly to federal job

The U.S. Senate has confirmed former Montana labor commissioner Keith Kelly as assistant secretary of labor for veterans' employment and training.



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Fiscal cliff deal leaves U.S. economy on slippery slope

The fiscal cliff resolution approved by Congress provided a short-term boost to markets on Wednesday, but did little to offer long-term solutions on the national debt and spending reductions or to alleviate concern about future tax bills that could put retirement and investment tax incentives at risk.



http://www.pionline.com/article/20130102/DAILYREG/130109984/fiscal-cliff-deal-leaves-us-economy-on-slippery-slope

Martha's Vineyard Dentist Reached Out to a Patient in Need

For most Islanders, going to the dentist is just a short walk or ride by car, bus, or bike.



http://www.mvtimes.com/2013/01/02/marthas-vineyard-dentist-reached-out-patient-need-13890/

Study shows Idaho ranks high for volunteerism - Wed, 02 Jan 2013 PST

The Idaho Falls pair volunteer - and have been doing so for years - because of the soft spot in their hearts for those less fortunate.



http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2013/jan/02/study-shows-idaho-ranks-high-volunteerism/

Okla. restaurant to pay back wages after US probe

An Oklahoma restaurant has agreed to pay $84,864 in back wages to 30 current and former servers following an investigation by the U.S Department of Labor.



http://www.news9.com/story/20486778/okla-restaurant-to-pay-back-wages-after-us-probe

Okla. restaurant to pay back wages after US probe

An Oklahoma restaurant has agreed to pay $84,864 in back wages to 30 current and former servers following an investigation by the U.S Department of Labor.



http://www.krmg.com/ap/ap/oklahoma/okla-restaurant-to-pay-back-wages-after-us-probe/nTkXW/

Real estate services firm to close, lay off 215

National Real Estate Information Services in Pittsburgh has told the state Department of Labor & Industry that it will be laying off all of its 215 employees beginning in February.



http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2013/01/02/real-estate-services-firm-to-close.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_pittsburgh+%28Pittsburgh+Business+Times%29

Real estate services firm to close, lay off 215

National Real Estate Information Services told the state that it will be laying off all of its 215 employees beginning in February.



http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2013/01/02/real-estate-services-firm-to-close.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_3+%28Investment+Banking+Industry+News%29

Wright State 'changing lives' for over 45 years

In June, Kelbley became one of the nearly 98,000 people to earn a degree from Wright State in the university's 45 years.



http://www.stripes.com/military-life/education/wright-state-changing-lives-for-over-45-years-1.202613?localLinksEnabled=false

Heart docs face extra heat in fraud cases Joe Carlson | 1/2/13 -

Dr. Mehmood Patel of Lafayette, La., has spent his first of nine New Year's Days in prison.



http://www.modernphysician.com/article/20130102/MODERNPHYSICIAN/301029906/heart-docs-face-extra-heat-in-fraud-cases

Morrison Cohen Promotes Five

Law firm Morrison Cohen has promoted five of its attorneys: Jeffrey Brooks , Randi Mason and Josh Saviano become partners with the firm.



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Council actions stayed in news

The year 2012 began sadly with the passing of former Cleveland City Councilwoman Sarah Westfield who died Jan.



http://www.clevelandbanner.com/view/full_story/21290780/article-Council-actions--stayed-in-news?instance=homesecondleft

State fails mentally ill inmates, suit contends

The Indiana Department of Correction's poor treatment of mentally ill prisoners often compounds their problems and violates the Constitution and the Americans With Disabilities Act, according to a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday.



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All

The original content of this program is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License .



http://www.democracynow.org/2013/1/1/headlines

Unemployment benefits extended for 200,000 New Yorkers

The Fiscal Cliff bill approved by Congress Tuesday night means that 200,000 New Yorkers won't lose their unemployment insurance.



http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2013/01/unemployment_benefits_extended.html

Landing One Job No Longer Sufficient For Many In Idaho

Personal incomes took a hit in the economic downturn across the nation. But according to the latest figures, no state has lower median earnings than Idaho.



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More Women in the Workplace -- An Under-tapped Recipe for Success

When the economy slipped into a deep recession during late 2007, the U.S. labor market had sustained comparable unemployment rates for men and women throughout the post-war era; in fact, the gender unemployment gap never exceeded 1 percent during this period.



http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jim-kirsch/more-women-in-the-workplace_b_2301744.html

More Formats

Democracy Now! host Amy Goodman spoke Saturday on Up With Chris Hayes about the national the role played by mental illness in attacks like the mass shooting Friday in Newtown, Connecticut and what society might endeavor to do differently to avoid these types of horrific attacks in the future.



http://www.democracynow.org/2013/1/2/stream

SBA, Labor offer self-employment resource to states, entrepreneurs

The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Department of Labor are offering a new resource to state workforce and unemployment agencies aimed at helping them implement or improve self-employment assistance programs.



http://www.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/blog/morning-edition/2013/01/sba-labor-offer-states-employment.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_national+%28Bizjournals+National+Feed%29

Morrison Cohen LLP Announces Three Partner and Two Senior Counsel Promotions

The Firm welcomes to its Partnership its three newest members, Jeffrey D. Brooks , Randi N. Mason and Josh D. Saviano .



http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20130102005534/en/Morrison-Cohen-LLP-Announces-Partner-Senior-Counsel

Don't Sign Away Discrimination Claims to Get Severance Pay

Trinity Health Corporation on Dec. 20 settled charges brought by the EEOC over the employer's alleged policy of denying or delaying severance to employees who file discrimination charges after leaving their jobs.



http://blogs.lawyers.com/2013/01/sign-away-discrimination-claims-for-severance/

Grant to help with jobless workers health insurance premiums

The U.S. Department of Labor announced the award of a $1,058,254 National Emergency Grant supplement to provide qualified jobless workers with partial premium payments for health insurance coverage and to expand the number of states and people served.



http://www.wmbfnews.com/story/20473158/grant-to-help-with-jobless-workers-health-insurance-premiums

Labor, SBA to work with states on resources

The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Department of Labor launched a new website to support state workforce and unemployment agencies in implementing or enhancing self employment assistance programs, Buffalo Business First reports .



http://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/morning_call/2013/01/labor-sba-to-work-with-states-on.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_national+%28Bizjournals+National+Feed%29

Former Lakewood Employee Files Lawsuit Against the City

A former employee with the city of Lakewood has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the city, after he was fired in 2012 for drinking on the job.



http://lakewood-oh.patch.com/articles/former-lakewood-employee-files-lawsuit-against-the-city

First Amendment column: First Amendment predictions for 2013

On the national-security front, expect Congress and the nation to visit again the free-speech and free-press issues surrounding news sources and the leaking of secrets and classified documents.



http://www.wisinfo.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013301020098

Ohio's minimum wage goes up 15 cents an hour, to $7.85

Current home-delivery subscribers may add Digital D, 24/7 E-Edition and unlimited premium Dispatch.com access, for a nominal additional charge .



http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/01/02/a-few-dollars-more.html

Retiring From Active Portfolio Management In 2013? What Is Your Plan B?

Disclosure: I have no positions in any stocks mentioned, and no plans to initiate any positions within the next 72 hours.



http://seekingalpha.com/article/1089061-retiring-from-active-portfolio-management-in-2013-what-is-your-plan-b?source=feed

Agri-Pulse Hires New Senior Editor

PULSE HIRES NEW SENIOR EDITOR Jan. 2, 2013 Source: Agri-Pulse Communications news release Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc.



http://www.agrimarketing.com/s/79648

Blackburn supporter faces own sexual harassment case

RANKING police official who determined that allegations of sexual harassment could not be substantiated against Deputy Commissioner William Blackburn was later removed from Internal Affairs for allegedly coercing his own aide into having sex.



http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20130102_Blackburn_supporter_faces_own_sexual_harassment_case.html

Cedar Brook Financial Partners' Ben Katz Celebrates 20th...

Ben Katz, Director of the Employee Benefits Division of Cedar Brook Financial Partners, LLC , one of the region's largest independent wealth management firms, is celebrating his 20th year serving clients with the launch of findmybenefits.com, a simple web site that houses all of their employee benefit information.



http://www.pr.com/press-release/464067

New York Civil Rights Violation Lawyer David Perecman Praises Change...

New York civil rights violation lawyer David Perecman of The Perecman Firm applauds the American Psychiatric Association for revising the classification of transgender individuals.



http://www.prweb.com/releases/prwebNYcivilrightslawyer/NYcivilrightslawyer/prweb10284508.htm

When To Hire A Personal Injury Attorney

Past and future medical bills, loss of income and support, and pain and suffering are just a few of the expenses which are potentially recoverable by taking legal action.



http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/when-to-hire-a-personal-injury-attorney-322416.php

Are employers really following anti-discriminatory laws?

The Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin does not apply in some private organizations.



http://www.examiner.com/article/are-employers-really-following-anti-discriminatory-laws?cid=rss

Police officer who stutters files suit

A police officer with a stutter suffered discrimination, ridicule, and harassment resulting in a hostile work environment, according to a lawsuit filed by the officer that also alleges violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family Medical Leave Act.



http://www.toledoblade.com/State/2013/01/02/Police-officer-who-stutters-files-bias-suit.html

Lewisboro Supervisor Parsons Reflects On 2012

LEWISBORO, N.Y. Lewisboro Supervisor Peter Parsons' first year as the town's leader and chief financial officer was a hectic one from the state of emergency caused by Hurricane Sandy to the controversy surrounding his first budget.



http://lewisboro.dailyvoice.com/news/lewisboro-supervisor-parsons-reflects-2012

Clay County Courthouse carries much history

The Clay County courthouse looks and is newer than most of the grand old structures across Northeast Mississippi, but it has a lot of style and a rich history, too.



http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2013/jan/02/clay-county-courthouse-carries-much-history/?partner=RSS

Year in review: New downtown playground part of Veterans Park

The $1.4 million Veterans Way Park straddles Veterans Way near downtown Hudson. Its features include a playground, pavilion, sand volleyball court, basketball courts, swing sets and a series of trails.



http://www.hudsonhubtimes.com/news%20local/2013/01/02/year-in-review-new-downtown-playground-part-of-veterans-park

Letters: Pinellas schools fail to punish bullies

As a school taxpayer, I find it very disturbing that parents must choose their housing location because of bullying and drug abuse at Pinellas County public schools.



http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/letters/letters-pinellas-schools-fail-to-punish-bullies/1268430

PARTA Subcontractor Appealing Citations Related to Worker's Death

An Akron company is appealing two workplace-safety citations it was issued in connection to the March 2012 death of one its employees at the construction site for PARTA 's Kent Central Gateway transit center.



http://kent.patch.com/articles/parta-subcontractor-appealing-citations-related-to-worker-s-death

OSHA Criminal Referrals Seen to Rise

U.S. employers whose workers suffer a fatal accident on the job may soon be looking at a new consequence: prison time.



http://www.paintsquare.com/news/?fuseaction=view&id=8908

Local News, Weather, Sports

Montana's minimum wage workers start 2013 with a raise. The Treasure State's minimum wage went up about 15 cents to $7.80 on Tuesday.



http://www.abcfoxmontana.com/news/local/MT-Minimum-Wage-Goes-UP-185377102.html

Harass probe upsetting workers

By Edward Munger Jr. Gazette Reporter Employees of Schoharie County are being brought to tears during interviews taking place as part of a probe into allegations of workplace harassment, several officials said.



http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2013/jan/01/0101_Harass/

Best Money Making Ideas For 2013 Reviewed by Empowered Ezine In A New Blog Post

EmpoweredEzine.com recently reviewed the best money making ideas for 2013 in a new blog post.



http://www.freshnews.com/news/742486/best-money-making-ideas-for-2013-reviewed-empowered-ezine-in-a-new-blog-post

Eastern Wake towns eye revamped development in 2013

Powers, who retired from the Knightdale police department in 2011, filed a complaint against the town in January 2012 with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.



http://www.easternwakenews.com/2013/01/01/25065/eastern-wake-towns-eye-revamped.html

Elgin police officer alleges racial discrimination

CHICAGO – A veteran suburban Chicago police officer alleges two fellow officers at the Elgin Police Department used racial slurs and made jokes about the Ku Klux Klan, according to a federal lawsuit filed last week.



http://www.daily-chronicle.com/2013/01/01/elgin-police-officer-alleges-racial-discrimination/a9p7e44/

New website to help states implement self-employment assistance...

The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Department of Labor today jointly announced a new website to support state workforce and unemployment agencies in implementing or enhancing Self-Employment Assistance programs.



http://www.maplevalleyreporter.com/business/185383721.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+cmvbusiness+%28Business+-+Covington+Reporter%29

Police officer with stutter files suit for discrimination

A police officer with a stutter was subjected to discrimination and to ridicule and harassment resulting in a hostile work environment, according to a lawsuit filed by the officer that also alleges violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family Medical Leave Act.



http://dailymail.com/News/NationandWorld/201301010112

Ind. hospital fires 8 workers who refused flu shot

Ind. hospital fires 8 workers who refused flu shot

A northern Indiana hospital has fired eight employees who refused to get flu shots under a new policy intended to protect patients from the potentially deadly illness.



http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Ind-hospital-fires-8-workers-who-refused-flu-shot-4159973.php

Ind. hospital fires 8 workers who refused flu shot

A northern Indiana hospital has fired eight employees who refused to get flu shots under a new policy intended to protect patients from the potentially deadly illness.



http://www.newstalkradiowhio.com/news/ap/religion/ind-hospital-fires-8-workers-who-refused-flu-shot/nTjzN/

Regulating Wellness

A key part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is its emphasis on preventive care and wellness.



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Proposed Rule Clarifies Employer Mandate Calculations

On Jan. 2, 2013, the Internal Revenue Service published in the Federal Register a proposed rule, " Shared Responsibility for Employers Regarding Health Coverage ," that provides details regarding the requirement that employers with 50 or more full-time employees offer employees health care coverage with "minimum value," beginning in 2014.



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Mokena Park District: Kindergarten program a future possibility

The Mokena Park District is going to construct a building at Main Park to expand its preschool program - and possibly for a full-day kindergarten program - after plans to use space at Mokena School District 159 schools fell through.



http://southtownstar.suntimes.com/news/17270591-418/mokena-park-district-kindergarten-program-a-future-possibility.html

Stuttering Ohio officer alleges discrimination

A police officer with a stutter was subjected to discrimination and to ridicule and harassment resulting in a hostile work environment, according to a lawsuit filed by the officer that also alleges violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family Medical Leave Act.



http://www.wdbo.com/ap/ap/social-issues/stuttering-ohio-officer-alleges-discrimination/nTjy2/

Expansion sought for state false-claims act

While the Justice Department reported collecting $5 billion nationwide under the federal False Claims Act in fiscal 2012, lawyers who represent whistle-blowers in Maryland are expressing frustration that the state's equivalent is limited to health-related fraud.



http://thedailyrecord.com/2013/01/01/expansion-sought-for-state-false-claims-act/

Layoff notices coming up in 2013

Layoff notices - Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Find layoff and closure information on Washington state employers.



http://www.examiner.com/article/layoff-notices-coming-up-2013?cid=rss

Newsmaker 2012: Fatal party bus incident under review by Santa Clara...

Nearly five months after a Santa Cruz woman fell out of a bus on Highway 17 and died, police have released few details and no charges have been filed.



http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/localnews/ci_22234835/newsmaker-2012-fatal-party-bus-incident-under-review?

Vermont among states raising minimum wage in 2013

With a bump in the minimum wage to $9.19 an hour on Tuesday, high school student Miranda Olson will edge closer to her goal of purchasing that black Volkswagen Beetle she's been researching online.



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Patten set to join ref ranks

LUKE Patten could be one of several former NRL stars to join the refereeing ranks this season, with the new regime looking to broaden its expertise beyond whistleblowers.



http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/211697135/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0

2012: The Year of Avoidance

Whether wanting some form of political rebate or taking part in a political bait-and-switch, the bulk of Americans seemed more than willing to practice avoidance.



http://thecommonills.blogspot.com/2013/01/2012-year-of-avoidance.html

Year in review: trends among employers show fewer hours, lower pay

According to figures released Friday by the Department of Labor those laid off or fired during the period from January of 2009 through December of 2011 continue to experience difficulties.



http://www.examiner.com/article/year-review-trends-among-employers-show-fewer-hours-lower-pay?cid=rss

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The MPEG-4 Video Torrent, Real Audio Stream, and Real Video Stream will be ready later in the day - thanks for your patience! Democracy Now! host Amy Goodman spoke Saturday on Up With Chris Hayes about the national the role played by mental illness in attacks like the mass shooting Friday in Newtown, Connecticut and what society might endeavor to ... (more)



http://www.democracynow.org/2013/1/1/stream

OSHA cites worker safety violations at Libertyville health club

Federal authorities are threatening penalties totaling $60,000 against a Libertyville health club for purportedly failing to provide personal protective equipment to employees who worked with hazardous chemicals.



http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130101/news/712319747/

Local Jobs: Warehouse Worker, Art Teacher

Looking for work in Stone Mountain or Lithonia? Each week Patch compiles job listings from sources such as the Department of Labor , DeKalb County, DeKalb Public Library , web sites of individual businesses and job search sites such as snagajob.com to help you.



http://stonemountain.patch.com/articles/local-jobs-warehouse-worker-art-teacher

Louis Cooper: A look back at top Santa Rosa stories of 2012

With 2012 in the history books, here's a look at some of the biggest Santa Rosa County stories to cross my desk last year: * March 12 and 21: Two pedestrians -- Christine Nelson and Deborah Rector -- were killed in separate crashes near the intersection of College Boulevard and U.S. 98 in Gulf Breeze.



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Killen seeks OK to pursue new trial in 1964 deaths

Edgar Ray Killen has until Jan. 8 to file documents with a federals appeal court to support claims he deserves a new trial in the 1964 deaths of three civil rights workers.



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