Blue factor

The Blue Falcons of St. John's Institute is slightly favored over originally green-clad St.



http://www.sunstar.com.ph/bacolod/sports/2012/12/01/blue-factor-256109

Dolman: Lincoln can teach Obama

Could there be a more impossible task than to make a gripping, historically accurate movie about ratification of a constitutional amendment by the House of Representatives? I doubt it - even if the director is Steven Spielberg, the amendment is the one that ends slavery, and Daniel Day-Lewis plays Abraham Lincoln.



http://savannahnow.com/column/2012-12-01/dolman-lincoln-can-teach-obama

Michael Barone: Disabled System

Since passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990, millions of public and private dollars have been spent on curb cuts, bus lifts, and special elevators.



http://www.nationalreview.com/articles/334551/disabled-system-michael-barone

3.56 Transient Occupancy Tax

3.56.020 Definitions. 3.56.030 General tax. 3.56.035 Special tax. 3.56.040 Exemptions.



http://www.cityofsanmateo.org/index.aspx?NID=364

Maine Human Rights Commission creates mediation panel

The state group charged with investigating claims of illegal discrimination in employment, housing and education and other areas has set up a program to try to resolve disputes sooner.



http://www.kjonline.com/news/rights-panel-sets-up-system-for-resolutions_2012-11-30.html

Despite seizures, Kill moves on with Minnesota

Jerry Kill was back to work this week as Minnesota's coach, with players to supervise, a bowl game plan to implement and the constancy of recruiting to tend to.



http://postbulletin.com/news/stories/display.php?id=1516358

Fact Check: Is Lockheed Martin going to lay off 123,000 workers right ...

Fact Check: Is Lockheed Martin going to lay off 123,000 workers right before Christmas because of Obama's defense cuts? I received an email that says that the Lockheed Martin company is going to lay off 123,000 employees right before Christmas because of President Barack Obama's downsizing of the military.



http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2012-11-30/story/fact-check-lockheed-martin-going-lay-123000-workers-right-christmas?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+JacksonvillecomMostPopularStories+%28Jacksonville.com%3A+Most+Popular+Stories%29

Department of Labor Clarifies Interpretation of "Related" Under the QPAM Exemption

The U.S. Department of Labor recently issued an information letter, dated November 9, 2012 , in which it confirms that, for all purposes of determining what parties are "related" to a qualified professional asset manager under prohibited transaction class exemption 84-14 , only direct ownership interests, and not indirect ownership, should be ... (more)



http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=b80433c9-775d-48e7-a83d-834591da578b

Attorney Brittany Weiner Wins Another UI Hearing

Nov 30, 2012 - Attorney Brittany Weiner, an associate of the law firm Imbesi Christensen, successfully represented an employee who was denied unemployment benefits.



http://www.prlog.org/12034431-attorney-brittany-weiner-wins-another-ui-hearing.html

The Fix: A Question of Coverage

Associations hire independent contractors for a variety of roles, all the way up to executive director.



http://www.asaecenter.org/Resources/ANowDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=233946

Free IT classes offered for unemployed

Drawing from a U.S . Department of Labor grant, the classes are offered at Hilsborough Community College and St.



http://www.abcactionnews.com/dpp/news/free-information-technology-classes-offered-through-tampa-bay-workforce-alliance

LePage: U.S. Labor letter misleading, improperly shared

Gov. Paul LePage on Friday sent an angry letter to U.S. Labor Commissioner Hilda Solis complaining that a letter addressed to him from Assistant Labor Secretary Jane Oates went to the executive director of a Local Workforce Investment Board before he received it.



http://bangordailynews.com/2012/11/30/politics/lepage-u-s-labor-letter-misleading-improperly-shared/

Florida receives federal grant to help oystermen

Governor Rick Scott announced that in response to the impacts of Tropical Storm Debby on the Apalachicola Bay, the State of Florida received approval for a $2.7 million National Emergency Grant to provide temporary employment for those Franklin County residents who were adversely impacted due to the decline of oysters and other fisheries in the ... (more)



http://www.examiner.com/article/florida-receives-federal-grant-to-help-oystermen?cid=rss

Lilian S. Besore Memorial Library digs into renovation work

It is the latest step in the library's four-year plan to build an addition that will allow more space for library activities and to renovate and upgrade the existing library.



http://www.publicopiniononline.com/news/ci_22101764/lilian-s-besore-memorial-library-digs-into-renovation

Staff One Celebrates Anniversary: 24 Years of HR Outsourcing

HR Outsourcing industry leader Staff One recently marked 24 years in business. The ESAC-accredited company is known for its high level of client service and comprehensive HR solutions.



http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012StaffOneAnniversary/12/prweb10192961.htm

OPINION: Plan: 'pick off' plaintiff to scuttle collective action

On December 3, the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing argument in Genesis Healthcare Corp.



http://www.law.com/jsp/nlj/PubArticleNLJ.jsp?id=1202579880178&rss=rss_nlj

BHAC Nixes Curb-cut Plan

Beacon Hill Architectural Commission unanimously denied an application from the city's Public Works Department for the proposed design for curb cuts in the Historic Beacon Hill District on Nov.



http://beaconhilltimes.com/2012/11/30/bhac-nixes-curb-cut-plan/

LePage: Feds sabotaging my jobs program

The governor wants to eliminate regional worker retraining boards in favor of state-run boards, but the federal government won't let him, he says.



http://www.kjonline.com/news/Gov-LePage-criticizes-US-Department-of-Labor.html

Domestic chores too much like hard work

For many of us, anywhere means home. After the earthquakes, many people in Christchurch were forced to work from their own homes, or those of their bosses, as whole businesses moved into residences and garages.



http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/opinion/columnists/martin-van-beynen/8023268/Domestic-chores-too-much-like-hard-work

Ten Phrases Lawyers Hear That Portend Disaster

I love noir fiction. And there are few better than Doug J. Swanson, whose protagonist is Dallas private investigator Jack Flippo.



http://www.law.com/jsp/tx/PubArticleTX.jsp?Ten_Phrases_Lawyers_Hear_That_Portend_Disaster&id=1202579658261

Gov. Scott Announces $2.7 M Disaster Grant to Put Displaced Oystermen Back to Work

Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that in response to the impacts of Tropical Storm Debby on the Apalachicola Bay, the State of Florida received approval for a $2.7 million National Emergency Grant to provide temporary employment for those Franklin County residents who were adversely impacted due to the decline of oysters and other fisheries in ... (more)



http://capitalsoup.com/2012/11/30/gov-scott-announces-2-7-m-disaster-grant-to-put-displaced-oystermen-back-to-work/

Worldwide Flight Services to lay off 51 workers in Honolulu in January

Worldwide Flight Services is laying off 51 employees in mid-January, after the company's contract to handle cargo for United Airlines at Honolulu International Airport expires.



http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2012/11/30/worldwide-flight-services-to-lay-off.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_64+%28Tourism+Industry+News%29

Hagens Berman Files Securities Class Action on Behalf of Purchasers of Zillow Inc. Stock

Securities law firm Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro, LLP , today announced the filing of a class-action securities lawsuit against Zillow, Inc.



http://www.freshnews.com/news/733605/hagens-berman-files-securities-class-action-behalf-purchasers-zillow-inc-stock

Boeing challenges marriage equality

No pension benefits for same-sex spouses, company says by Mike Andrew - SGN Staff Writer In the first challenge to the state's Marriage Equality Act since voters approved it on Election Day, Boeing told union representatives on November 21 that it would deny pension survivor benefits to same-sex spouses.



http://www.sgn.org/sgnnews40_48/page1.cfm

Civil Rights Commission to Hold Hearing on Impact of Criminal Background Checks on Minorities

Three panels are scheduled at the 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. hearing, which is open to the public.



http://www.workforce.com/article/20121130/NEWS01/121139989/civil-rights-commission-to-hold-hearing-on-impact-of-criminal

U.S. Mint Funny Money: Looney Toons. When this Thing Blows, Watergate Will Look Like a 'P

Paul. The two of us have always said "This will be bigger than Watergate" and I have said many times it would be Jun 17, 2004 - I have said it before, and will say it again: WHEN THIS THING BLOWS, WATERGATE WILL LOOK LIKE A "PIMPLE" ON A GNAT'S Antenna.



http://portland.indymedia.org/en/2012/11/420733.shtml

Club of Rome and The Long-Term Planning Of The Powers That Be

The Club of Rome was created in 1968 by the Morgenthau Group, ... The Club of Rome has an hidden agenda to divide the entire world into ten regions or kingdoms.



http://portland.indymedia.org/en/2012/11/420730.shtml

Union County awarded nearly $1 million from National Emergency Grant

The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders announced that the county has been awarded nearly $1 million as part of a National Emergency Grant, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor and the N.J. Department of Labor and Workforce Development, that will hire unemployed Union County residents to assist with Hurricane Sandy clean-up and recovery ... (more)



http://www.nj.com/independentpress/index.ssf/2012/11/union_county_awarded_nearly_1.html

Bullock Names Corrections, Labor, Commerce Leaders

Gov.-elect Steve Bullock made his first cabinet appointments Friday, naming the three people who will lead the departments of labor, corrections and commerce.



http://www.flatheadbeacon.com//articles/article/bullock_names_corrections_labor_commerce_leaders/30819/

Pregnant Waitress Wins Settlement From Arizona Bar

A Peoria, Ariz.restaurant and bar must pay $15,000 to a former waitress who was moved from Sunday shifts because its management thought men watching football games would not want to see pregnant servers.



http://www.tucsonpost.com/index.php/sid/211072926/scat/a548abef580c2494

Union County Puts Residents To Work On Sandy Recovery

The county has been awarded nearly $1 million as part of a National Emergency Grant, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor and the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development, to hire unemployed Union County residents to assist with Hurricane Sandy clean-up and recovery efforts.



http://njtoday.net/2012/11/30/union-county-puts-residents-to-work-on-sandy-recovery/

Will SCOTUS Let FLSA Defendants 'Buy Off' Putative Class Reps?

We all know that federal judges don't walk around handing out advisory opinions.



http://blogs.findlaw.com/supreme_court/2012/11/will-scotus-let-flsa-defendants-buy-off-putative-class-reps.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FindLawWrit+%28FindLaw+News+for+Legal+Professionals%29

Hold this bill

The Senate procedure that allows a single member to put a "hold" on legislation is not something we generally applaud.



http://bangordailynews.com/2012/11/30/opinion/hold-this-bill/

Who's Paying For Nikki Haley's "Workforce Training?"

S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley loves to rail against the big, bad federal government - and specifically against U.S. President Barack Obama.



http://www.fitsnews.com/2012/11/30/whos-paying-for-nikki-haleys-workforce-training/

RFP - Structural Engineering Service for Roland Casino

Cherokee Nation Entertainment, LLC a wholly owned tribal company of the Cherokee Nation is seeking qualified proposals from Structural Engineering firms to conduct a useful life and full structural analysis on the existing Cherokee Casino building in Roland, OK.



http://www.cherokee.org/PressRoom/9100/ProcurementDetails.aspx

Livable Labor

Austin, Texas is the latest U.S. city to pass a groundbreaking measure that, if upheld, would require companies looking for tax incentives in Travis County to pay its employees $11/hour. This is particularly big news for the area's large construction sector that has long relied on low-wage workers, many of whom are undocumented immigrants, to ... (more)



http://www.counterpunch.org/2012/11/30/livable-labor/?#038;#038;

Hold the phone: Retirees aim to block Verizon pension pass to Pru

A pair of Verizon Communications Inc. retirees have filed suit against the company to deter it from transferring its pension liabilities to Prudential Insurance Co.



http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20121130/FREE/121139996

Business Software Alliance Shops for Whistleblowers in Chicago

Business Software Alliance uses radio ads in Chicago for confidential piracy tips in exchange for potential cash rewards.



http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=c07b609e-95ba-4f18-93ac-04ec68e78dec

Advocates want to add sexual orientation to Clarksville's anti-discrimination policy

When the City Council meets for their voting session in two weeks they'll hear an argument for adding sexual orientation and gender identity protections to the city's anti-discrimination policy.



http://www.theleafchronicle.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theleafchronicle.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2012311290047%26nclick_check%3D1

Watch

In his most extended interview in months, Julian Assange speaks to Democracy Now! from inside the Ecuadorean embassy in London, where he has been holed up for nearly six months.



http://www.democracynow.org/shows/2012/11/29?

Restaurant operator optimism falls, despite continued positive sales

Due in large part to restaurant operators' dampened outlook for sales growth and the economy, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index fell sharply in October.



http://www.pizzamarketplace.com/article/204583/Restaurant-operator-optimism-falls-despite-continued-positive-sales

Hergott: Negotiating legal minefield between WorkSafe, ICBC

By Paul Hergott - Kelowna Capital News Published: November 22, 2012 1:00 PM Updated: November 30, 2012 1:01 PM The name change, from WCB to WorkSafeBC wasn't enough to wipe away the very bad taste in my mouth that arose from helping injured workers struggle for WCB benefits early on in my legal career.



http://www.bclocalnews.com/opinion/181591891.html

Transferred Minneapolis cops lose suit

A Hennepin County district judge Thursday dismissed a lawsuit by two prominent Minneapolis police officers who claimed they were unjustly transferred by former Chief Tim Dolan at the urging of incoming Chief Jane Harteau.



http://www.startribune.com/local/minneapolis/181473981.html

No unlawful conduct found in Rockville personnel practices

An investigation into the city of Rockville's personnel policies and procedures found no unlawful conduct, according to a statement released by the city Wednesday.



http://www.gazette.net/article/20121129/NEWS/711299823/1022/no-unlawful-conduct-found-in-rockville-personnel-practices&template=gazette

APNewsBreak: $4M settlement in Conn. chimp attack

A settlement agreement calls for a woman disfigured in a chimpanzee attack to receive about $4 million from the estate of the animal's now-dead owner, according to documents obtained Thursday by The Associated Press.



http://www.kcbd.com/story/20217727/apnewsbreak-settlement-in-conn-chimp-attack-suit

Labor Secretary Visits Staten Island

Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis visited a day worker center on Staten Island that has been involved in cleanup efforts after Sandy.



http://www.wnyc.org/articles/wnyc-news/2012/nov/29/labor-secretary-visits-staten-island/

Third-Quarter GDP Growth Revised Upward to 2.7%

America's third quarter Gross Domestic Product increased at a 2.7% annual rate, which was revised from an initial 2% growth estimate.



http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Government/2012/11/29/Third-Quarter-GDP-Growth-Revised-Upward-To-2-7

Hagens Berman Investigates Align Technology, Inc., Advises Investors...

Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro, LLP, a national investor-rights law firm, today announced it is investigating Align Technology, Inc.



http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20121129006522/en

Christmas light firm accused of being Scrooge with pay

The U.S. Department of Labor is accusing a Dallas-based company that hangs Christmas lights of being a Scrooge when it comes to paying its workers.



http://www.click2houston.com/news/Christmas-light-firm-accused-of-being-Scrooge-with-pay/-/1735978/17597374/-/format/rss_2.0/-/9jh7iq/-/index.html

APNewsBreak: $4M settlement in Conn. chimp attack

A settlement agreement calls for a woman disfigured in a chimpanzee attack to receive about $4 million from the estate of the animal's now-dead owner, according to documents obtained Thursday by The Associated Press.



http://www.wtvm.com/story/20217727/apnewsbreak-settlement-in-conn-chimp-attack-suit

Holiday Tent

We are entering the holiday party season with events planned for all across the Mountain State.



http://www.wchstv.com/newsroom/wastewatch/waste121129_25.shtml

Illegal tattoo and piercing shops

In Savannah you need a business license and a health permit to perform body art.



http://www.wtoc.com/story/20222381/wtoc-investigates-illegal-tattoo-and-piercing-shops

OSHA issues new fact sheet on importance and necessity of providing, using proper personal protective equipment during Sandy cleanup

As part of its ongoing efforts to educate workers and employers about hazards associated with cleanup work in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued a new fact sheet highlighting the need for employers to provide their workers with appropriate personal protective ... (more)



http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=NEWS_RELEASES&p_id=23328

$4M settlement in chimp attack

A settlement agreement calls for a woman disfigured in a chimpanzee attack to receive about $4 million from the estate of the animal's now-dead owner, according to documents obtained Thursday by The Associated Press.



http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/4m-settlement-in-chimp-attack-1.1410078?localLinksEnabled=false

Business news briefs

Utah's Ceramatec has been awarded two U.S. Department of Energy grants worth a combined $3.8 million to pursue the development of its research.



http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/money/55371716-79/utah-car-ceramatec-honda.html.csp

Think Summer: Clearfield Pool Improvements

The dog days of summer may seem fair away; right now the Clearfield Swimming Pool Association is preparing for fun in the sun.



http://wearecentralpa.com/fulltext?nxd_id=417352

EEOC 2012 Report Shows Fewer Discrimination Suits, More Investigations

Employers shouldn't be fooled by the latest Equal Employment Opportunity Commission report showing that the U.S. government is filing fewer lawsuits against companies.



http://www.law.com/corporatecounsel/PubArticleCC.jsp?id=1202579787314&rss=rss_cc

ADA Deadline Raises Troubling Questions

With less than two months left before the deadline to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the industry doesn't seem to be rushing to the finish.



http://www.poolspanews.com/2012/112/112n_ada-compliance-deadline.html

Census Bureau: Hispanic Labor Force Posts Largest Increase of Any Segment 2000 -- 2010

On Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, the U.S. Census Bureau released the 2006-2010 American Community Survey Equal Employment Opportunity Tabulation which shows that the Hispanic labor force grew by 53 percent from 2000 to 2010 -- the largest increase of any segment.



http://www.huntingtonnews.net/50383

Hagens Berman Investigates Align Technology, Inc., Advises Investors...

Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro, LLP, a national investor-rights law firm, today announced it is investigating Align Technology, Inc.



http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2012/11/29/6760376.htm

Hagens Berman Investigates Align Technology, Inc., Advises Investors...

Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro, LLP, a national investor-rights law firm, today announced it is investigating Align Technology, Inc.



http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20121129006522&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

Journey not yet complete

Saturday marks 57 years since Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white man on a Montgomery public bus.



http://www.hendersondispatch.com/view/full_story_free/20977022/article-Journey-not-yet-complete?instance=main_article_opinion

A Wrap Plan Can Be Helpful

Many employers know that one benefit to an ERISA plan is the standard of review available when the participant brings a lawsuit for benefits under the plan.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/a-wrap-plan-can-be-helpful-01023/

U.N. Disabilities Treaty Would Limit U.S. Sovereignty

Rights: The Senate is considering a treaty which says "disability is an evolving concept" and which would infringe on U.S. sovereignty and the right to raise our children as American families see fit.



http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2964226/posts

Upson federal gender discrimination lawsuit dismissed

Cynthia D. Smith, a former jailer, filed the lawsuit in March, alleging she wasn’t allowed to apply for a road deputy position because of her gender.



http://www.macon.com/2012/11/29/2267287/upson-federal-gender-discrimination.html#storylink=rss

Component Engineer

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



http://jobview.monster.com/Component-Engineer-Job-Carlsbad-CA-US-116689412.aspx

Obama champion's transparency, signs whistle blower protections into law

President Barack Obama put his pen to paper and signed a piece of legislation that has been over 13-years in the making, which will now grant more comprehensive protection to whistleblowing federal employees.



http://www.examiner.com/article/obama-champion-s-transparency-signs-whistle-blower-protections-into-law

MBTA: Government Center Station to close for 2 years starting in Sept. 2013 for $90 million overhaul

The Government Center subway station is scheduled to shut down for two years starting around late summer or early fall of 2013 so that construction can be done on an estimated $90 million project to renovate and rebuild part of the busy station at City Hall Plaza, MBTA officials said.



http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/downtown/2012/11/mbta_government_center_station.html?rss_id=Top+Stories

Florida State Parks Americorps Completes Year Of Service

Commemorating the 2012 year of service to Florida's state parks, 45 Florida State Parks AmeriCorps members completed their last service project at Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park.



http://www.wctv.tv/home/headlines/Florida-State-Parks-Americorps-Completes-Year-Of-Service-181450751.html

MSU Professors Seeking Union Decertification Vote

Some professors at Montana State University are pushing for a vote to decertify the faculty union, saying it costs more than it's worth and negotiated the same small raises that other university system employees received.



http://www.flatheadbeacon.com//articles/article/msu_professors_seeking_union_decertification_vote/30808/

Settlement Reached In Conn. Chimp Attack Lawsuit

HARTFORD, Conn. Lawyers for a woman mauled by a chimpanzee in Connecticut have agreed to a settle a lawsuit against the estate of the primate's now-dead owner, according to court documents obtained Thursday by The Associated Press.



http://www.wibw.com/home/headlines/Settlement-Reached-In-Conn-Chimp-Attack-Lawsuit-181435871.html

Former MPS teacher sentenced to federal prison for fraud

When pleading guilty to fraud charges, it's a good idea not to lie to the judge, even about little things.



http://www.jsonline.com/news/crime/former-mps-teacher-sentenced-to-federal-prison-for-fraud-qb7r8a1-181438661.html

APNewsBreak: $4M settlement in Conn. chimp attack

A settlement agreement calls for a woman disfigured in a chimpanzee attack to receive about $4 million from the estate of the animal's now-dead owner, according to documents obtained Thursday by The Associated Press.



http://www.twincities.com/news/ci_22089933/apnewsbreak-settlement-conn-chimp-attack-suit?source=rss

CIA sued for murder of scientist

Retired US Army General David Petraeus testified before Congress this week about the storming of a US consulate building in Benghazi, contradicting previous statements made by the since-resigned CIA chief.



http://rt.com/usa/news/cia-murder-scientist-olson-930/

APNewsBreak: $4M settlement in Conn. chimp attack

A settlement agreement calls for a woman disfigured in a chimpanzee attack to receive about $4 million from the estate of the animal's now-dead owner, according to documents obtained Thursday by The Associated Press.



http://www.abc12.com/story/20217727/apnewsbreak-settlement-in-conn-chimp-attack-suit

How To Make Money While Following Your Passion

When Marva Goldsmith took a buyout in 2001 after a 20-year career at a Detroit utilities company, she moved to Washington, D.C., in search of a job that would use her experience lobbying on energy as well as her training as an electrical engineer.



http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/29/encore-careers_n_2212237.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HP%2FBusiness+%28Business+on+The+Huffington+Post%29

NYC Fast Food Workers Go On Strike For Better Pay

Jonathan Westin of New York Communities for Change speaks to protesters at a Burger King restaurant at 34th Street and 8th Avenue in New York as part of the "Fast Food Forward" campaign aimed at giving the workers of fast food companies the right to form a union on Thursday November 29, 2012.



http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/29/fast-food-strikes-nyc_n_2213548.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HP%2FBusiness+%28Business+on+The+Huffington+Post%29

Florida metro areas post big drops in unemployment

A new employment report tracking 20 metro areas in Florida finds every single one has recorded a drop in unemployment over the past year and most have seen big drops in the jobless rate.



http://www.firstcoastnews.com/rss/article/284699/4/Florida-metro-areas-post-big-drops-in-unemployment

Leveson warns police whistleblowers not to contact media

Police whistleblowers are warned against going to journalists with stories in the Leveson report, which advises officers to seek out other "confidential avenues in which they may have faith", such as the Independent Police Complaints Commission, such as the IPCC.



http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012/nov/29/leveson-police-whistleblowers

Hotel's sudden closing generates wonder, questions

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http://www.newstalkradiowhio.com/ap/ap/agriculture/hotels-sudden-closing-generates-wonder-questions/nTJXz/

First-time jobless benefit claims sharply down, gross domestic product growth up, with caveats

As expected, the surge in first-time unemployment benefit claims in the wake of Hurricane Sandy tapered off for the second week in a row, the Department of Labor announced Thursday.



http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/11/29/1165725/-First-time-jobless-benefit-claims-sharply-down-gross-domestic-product-growth-up-with-caveats

X-mas light firm accused of being Scrooge with pay

The U.S. Department of Labor is accusing a Dallas-based company that hangs Christmas lights of being a Scrooge when it comes to paying its workers.



http://www.kcbd.com/story/20220700/x-mas-light-firm-accused-of-being-scrooge-with-pay

X-mas light firm accused of being Scrooge with pay

The U.S. Department of Labor is accusing a Dallas-based company that hangs Christmas lights of being a Scrooge when it comes to paying its workers.



http://www.khou.com/news/national/181433001.html

Court Rejects Appeal for Maine's Labor Mural

A federal court in Boston has rejected an appeal from those in support of Maine's labor mural.



http://www.wvii.com/stories.html?sku=20121129152833

The Local Voice of YOUR Community

Bethany Beach officials announced recently that a new, "very aggressive" schedule for construction of the Streetscape project had been sent to the Town by consultants JMT, with construction now expected to begin in February on the north side of Garfield Parkway.



http://www.coastalpoint.com/comment/reply/17195

Commissioners to meet on Nov. 30

Action on Upshur County's 2-person Information Technology Department will be among the items on a lengthy agenda facing the Commissioners' Court when they meet at 9 a.m. Friday at the courthouse.



http://www.gilmermirror.com/view/full_story/20974728/article-Commissioners-to-meet-on-Nov--30?instance=home_news_bullets

Verizon management retirees sue to stop pension buyout

Verizon Communications Inc. management retirees filed a federal lawsuit Thursday seeking to halt the pension buyout deal Verizon purchased from Prudential Insurance Co.



http://www.pionline.com/article/20121129/DAILYREG/121129894/verizon-management-retirees-sue-to-stop-pension-buyout

Labor Department sues Maran ESOP plan, fiduciary over stock valuation

The Department of Labor filed a lawsuit against the Maran Inc. employee stock ownership plan and its independent fiduciary and trustee, First Bankers Trust Services, for allegedly allowing overpriced stock purchases.



http://www.pionline.com/article/20121129/DAILYREG/121129893/labor-department-sues-maran-esop-plan-fiduciary-over-stock-valuation

Salary Subsidies Result in Hundreds of Hires

The Connecticut Casket Company, housed in an old American Thread building just outside Willimantic 's downtown, had just one employee besides the co-owners when they discovered the advantages of a state employment program.



http://www.courant.com/business/hc-step-up-hiring-subsidy-20121129,0,6509996.story?track=rss

Former town supervisor drops floatplane suit against NY

Baker sued New York over a ban on floatplanes from certain lakes in the Adirondacks, saying the ban violates the Americans with Disabilities Act.



http://wnyt.com/article/stories/s2850351.shtml?cat=300

School Building Authority visits Mount Greylock High School;...

School district officials think they've hit upon a "significant game changer" to get Mount Greylock Regional High School over the hurdle with the state authority that holds the keys to a new, or majorly renovated, school at 1781 Cold Spring Rd.



http://www.thetranscript.com/ci_22088283/school-building-authority-visits-mount-greylock-high-school?source=most_viewed

Office Parties: Celebrate the Season Without Getting Sued

It's that time of year! Tis the season for toasts and traditions, presents and parties, secret Santa's and sexual harassment, lawyers and lawsuits.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/office-parties-celebrate-the-season-wi-91430/

Little Park in Benton At The Center of Bureaucratic Quandray

A small park in Benton, built by the efforts of a volunteer more than a year ago, is causing a bureaucratic quandary for that city.



http://arkansasmatters.com/fulltext?nxd_id=612742

Eliminating Exemptions to Safety and Encouraging Academic Excellence

The Poder Juvenil Campesino Youth Council and NC FIELD hold Youth Speak event to highlight the occupational dangers and education challenges faced by farmworker children in America.



http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/11/prweb10182983.htm

Concord Historical Society plans to open Galindo House museum Dec. 2

After months of delay, the historical society is set to open the Galindo House on Sunday, but city officials on Tuesday said the society had not completed all the site requirements.



http://www.contracostatimes.com/concord/ci_22083030?source=rss

Research, support needed

Prejudice against disabled parents is still with us more than two decades after the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law.



http://www.hendersondispatch.com/view/full_story_free/20965031/article-Research--support-needed?instance=main_article_opinion

OSHA Announces New Leader Of Whistleblower Protection Program

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has named a former chairman of the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board , as the new director of OSHA's Whistleblower Protection Program.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/osha-announces-new-leader-of-whistleblow-18292/

Maine businesses have many questions about impact of Affordable Care Act

Timber Patrick, a carpenter for Newman Concrete Services works at a job site in Portland Tuesday Nov.



http://bangordailynews.com/2012/11/28/business/maine-businesses-have-many-questions-about-impact-of-affordable-care-act/

HIV prevention director is retiring

Debra Katz came to Stamford from Massachusetts in 1987 as a young social worker to launch both a health center at Stamford High School as well as a city HIV/AIDS counseling and testing program.



http://m.newstimes.com/danbury/db_14253/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=2mheqAS7&detailindex=3&pn=0&ps=4

Editorial Board: Prince George's comes clean

A NOTABLE FACT amid the barrage of scandals that beset Prince George's County in recent years is that so few of them were uncovered by those inside the county itself.



http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/cleaning-up-prince-georges/2012/11/28/e06685e8-342d-11e2-bfd5-e202b6d7b501_story.html?wprss=rss_editorials

Advocates Laud President Obama's Signing of Federal Whistleblower Reforms

President Obama signed the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act into law today, marking the finale of a more than decade-long campaign by the Make It Safe Coalition to restore and modernize federal whistleblower protections.



http://www.opednews.com/articles/Advocates-Laud-President-O-by-Press-Release-121128-695.html

Obama Donors at 'Fiscal Cliff' Meetings

Government watchdogs today questioned the place of top Obama campaign donors among the elite few invited to the White House over the past two weeks for private presidential consultations on the looming " fiscal cliff ." Supporters of President Obama who maxed out personal contributions to his campaign or the Democratic National Committee, or helped ... (more)



http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/11/watchdogs-question-donor-influence-in-obama-fiscal-cliff-meetings/

MSBA Chief Tours Mount Greylock Regional High

David Backus, a member of the Mount Greylock school building committee, explains some of the problems in the gym on Wednesday to state Rep.



http://www.iberkshires.com/story/42735/MSBA-Chief-Tours-Mount-Greylock-Regional-High.html?source=arts_block

Proposed Regulations Address Discrimination in Wellness Programs

The Departments of Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services have issued a revised set of proposed regulations for nondiscrimination in wellness programs.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/proposed-regulations-address-discriminat-19896/

Pick up a whistle and join referees

Brains trust: NRL referee and linesman Gavin Reynolds and Daniel Eastwood pass on their expertise to fellow Parramatta District counterparts Bianca Santi, Bernard Biala and Michael Karam.



http://www.parramattasun.com.au/story/1151650/pick-up-a-whistle-and-join-referees/?src=rss

Management thought customers would not want to see pregnant servers

A Peoria restaurant and bar must pay $15,000 to a former waitress who was moved from Sunday shifts because its management thought men watching football games would not want to see pregnant servers.



http://www.kfyi.com/cc-common/mainheadlines3.html?feed=118695&article=10602940

W. Va. dispatchers to receive advanced training

Putnam County residents who call 911 will get more attention from the person on the other end of the line starting this summer.



http://www.ems1.com/safety/articles/1374584-W-Va-dispatchers-to-receive-advanced-training/

PSA supports call for whistleblowing review

The Public Service Association is supporting a call for a review of whistleblowing legislation, and would like to see it backed up with a public education campaign.



http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1211/S00428/psa-supports-call-for-whistleblowing-review.htm

Starting an internship program

Stephanie's excellent recent posts about internships got me thinking about some of the successes and challenges I've seen with interns over my tenure at Siena.



http://blog.timesunion.com/careers/starting-an-internship-program/2087/

Sean Ganoe Joins Henderson Brothers Employee Benefits Division as Assistant Vice President

Sean Ganoe joins Henderson Brothers, Inc., Pittsburgh, Pa., as assistant vice president in the Benefits Consulting Practice.



http://www.pressreleasepoint.com/sean-ganoe-joins-henderson-brothers-employee-benefits-division-assistant-vice-president

Pregnant server gets $15K from AZ bar

A Peoria restaurant and bar must pay $15,000 to a former waitress who was moved from Sunday shifts because its management thought men watching football games would not want to see pregnant servers.



http://www.abc15.com/dpp/news/region_west_valley/peoria/pregnant-waitress-wins-settlement-from-peoria-bar

EEOC report shows record high monetary recoveries for victims of discrimination

The new Strategic Plan of the EEOC - the agency enforcing federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination - took effect in March 2012 and contains three objectives: strategic law enforcement, education and outreach, and efficiently serving the public.



http://www.examiner.com/article/eeoc-report-shows-record-high-monetary-recoveries-for-victims-of-discrimination?cid=CommunityPacific

Hanford whistleblower to speak at Whitman College

Liz Mattson of Hanford Challenge also will discuss her organization’s efforts to protect whistleblowers and provide information about Hanford.



http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/11/28/2186703/hanford-whistleblower-to-speak.html#storylink=rss

Roberts scolds Solicitor General's office

Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. scolded a Justice Department lawyer in open court Tuesday, accusing the solicitor general's office of being less than candid in a brief describing the government's change in position on an issue before the court.



http://www.dailyreportonline.com/PubArticleDRO.jsp?id=1202579628087&rss=rss_ga_news

Pregnant waitress wins settlement from Peoria bar

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http://www.wdbo.com/ap/ap/labor/pregnant-waitress-wins-settlement-from-peoria-bar/nTHbg/

Rite Aid pays $250K for disability firing

Rite Aid Corp. will pay $250,000 to settle federal claims that the drugstore chain fired a Maryland man because he had epilepsy and had filed an Americans with Disabilities Act claim against the company with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.



http://lawyersusaonline.com/blog/2012/11/28/rite-aid-pays-250k-for-disability-firing/

OSHA proposes $114,000 in fines to Cargill

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Cargill Meat Solutions Corp.



http://www.beardstownnewspapers.com/index.php?id=4211:osha-proposes-114000-in-fines-to-cargill-&option=com_content&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=44

Murky Matters

When Metro Water District managers fired electrician Donovan Hemway after he was nearly electrocuted, they stirred up already murky waters - and several government investigations of Metro Water are under way, as Hemway fights to get his job back.



http://www.tucsonweekly.com/tucson/murky-matters/Content?oid=3587689

High School Softball Diamond Upgrades Could Cost $50,000

A softball diamond built within the last few years could require $50,000 in upgrades in order for the Greenfield High School team to host games as soon as 2014.



http://greenfield.patch.com/articles/high-school-softball-diamond-upgrades-could-cost-50-000

EEOC Obtained Record Monetary Recoveries During 2012

This is the first performance report compiled under the standards of the EEOC's new Strategic Plan, which we previously reported .



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/eeoc-obtained-record-monetary-recoveries-15729/

Big Lots Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit with EEOC for $155,000

Bargain retailer Big Lots Stores Inc. has agreed to pay $155,000 to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.



http://www.workforce.com/article/20121128/NEWS01/121129982/big-lots-settles-sexual-harassment-lawsuit-with-eeoc-for-155-000

Displaced Matrix Telecom workers in Atmore might be eligible for additional benefits

Current and former customer service employees of Matrix Telecom Inc. might be entitled to additional benefits under the federal Trade Adjustment Assistance Act of 2011.



http://blog.al.com/live/2012/11/displaced_matrix_telecom_worke.html

Go home, Rick

Having failed to convince enough Republicans that he was the right candidate to be the party's presidential nominee, Rick Santorum didn't - or wouldn't - take the hint and head home to ponder a post-political life.



http://www.recorder.com/home/3031262-95/santorum-treaty-disabilities-countries

Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts Is a Poor Investment

It is time we all accept the fact that a traditional four-year liberal arts education is a poor investment for America's middle class.



http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tom-snyder/bachelors-degree-in-liber_b_2203839.html

Nov. 28, 2012 12:26 p.m.Pregnant waitress wins settlement from Peoria bar

A Peoria restaurant and bar must pay $15,000 to a former waitress who was moved from Sunday shifts because its management thought men watching football games would not want to see pregnant servers.



http://www.kgun9.com/news/regional/181239651.html

State says 2 elevators shut down for violations

Rhode Island officials say they have shut down two passenger elevators after the building owners failed to correct problems found during previous inspections.



http://www.abc6.com/story/20209205/state-says-2-elevators-shut-down-for-violations

Who's the Boss?

Earlier this week, the Supreme Court looked into the question of who counts as a "supervisor" for the purpose of employment law.



http://prospect.org/article/whos-boss

Newman Ferrara LLP Announces Investigation of KIT digital, Inc.

Newman Ferrara LLP is conducting an investigation on behalf of shareholders of KIT digital, Inc.



http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20121128006270/en

Florida metros record some of the biggest unemployment drops nationwide

A dozen Florida metros have posted among the biggest drops in unemployment nationwide over the past year.



http://www.floridatrend.com/article/14982/wednesdays-afternoon-update

City Council Tables Beach Club Project Proposal

The future look of the Ole Hanson Beach Club is still up in the air, as the San Clemente City Council tabled a proposal for the design to refurbish the historic facility Tuesday until after the new year.



http://www.sanclementetimes.com/blog/2012/11/28/city-council-tables-beach-club-project-proposal/

ATK to Pay $100,000 to Settle EEOC Race Discrimination Case

Alliant Techsystems, Inc. , a Minnesota-based company that is one of the nation's largest aerospace and defense manufacturers, will pay $100,000 and furnish other relief to settle a race discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission , the agency announced today.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/atk-to-pay-100000-to-settle-eeoc-race-87729/

Big Lots Settles EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit for $155,000

Big Lots Stores, Inc., which operates the Big Lots store at 4900 Rogers Ave. in Fort Smith, will pay $155,000 to four claimants and furnish other relief to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission , the federal agency announced today.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/big-lots-settles-eeoc-sexual-harassment-87592/

South Carolina Retirement Community Settles EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Suit

Ashlan Village, Inc., doing business as Ashlan Village Retirement Community, a retirement and assisted living facility located in Lyman, S.C., will pay $40,000 and provide non-monetary relief to settle a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission , the agency announced today.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/south-carolina-retirement-community-sett-87496/

NAPBS Offers Tips for Screening Job Candidates in 2013

To help business owners and human resource managers make sound hiring decisions, more and more are turning to pre-employment background screening to ensure they find the right people for the right positions.



http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20121128006185/en/NAPBS-Offers-Tips-Screening-Job-Candidates-2013

Caught in the Budget Battle: How the 'Fiscal Showdown' Impacts LGBT Americans

As fiscal cliff deliberations intensify, the Center for American Progress, the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, and a coalition of 23 other national LGBT organizations released "Caught in the Budget Battle: How the 'Fiscal Showdown' Impacts Gay and Transgender Americans." This new report details the negative effects that sequestration would ... (more)



http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=57087

Pregnant waitress wins settlement from Arizona bar

A Peoria restaurant and bar must pay $15,000 to a former waitress who was moved from Sunday shifts because management thought men watching football games would not want to see pregnant servers.



http://www.ktar.com/?nid=22&sid=1591538

Promise 375: YouthBuild is bigger, but not as big as the goal

In his 2008 bid for the White House, Barack Obama said he would expand federal assistance for a nonprofit that provides job training and high school tutoring to low-income youths.



http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/promises/obameter/promise/375/expand-the-youthbuild-program-a-youth-education-a/

Bar Seminar to Discuss Latest Labor Issues

Talk of several prominent employment law issues and challenges with insight gleaned from leading national legal figures will be part of next week's daylong annual seminar of the Memphis Bar Association's Labor & Employment Law Section.



http://www.memphisdailynews.com/news/2012/nov/29/bar-seminar-to-discuss-latest-labor-issues/

Former York City School administrator files discrimination lawsuit

A former York City School District administrator is suing the district because, he claims, he was discriminated against for being white.



http://www.yorkdispatch.com/ci_22080719/former-york-city-school-administrator-files-discrimination-lawsuit?

Powerball Jackpot Increases to $550 Million

28. The jackpots are established based on a forecast of ticket sales. In this case, the ticket sales have outpaced the forecast, resulting in the increase of the estimated jackpot amount.



http://www.sys-con.com/node/2463330

Data shows older fisherman population

The "graying of the fleet" continues in Alaska as fewer young folks obtain permits for various fisheries.



http://www.capitalcityweekly.com/stories/112812/out_1070670040.shtml

James Finley, Former VCU Volleyball Coach, Claims He Was Fired For Being Gay

James Finley, former VCU volleyball coach, was let go on Nov. 19 despite leading his team to a 25-6 record this season and posting perfect graduation scores, GayRVA reports.



http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/28/james-finley-gay-fired-vcu-volleyball_n_2205069.html

Obama signs congressman Platts' whistleblower protection law

Federal employees who report waste, fraud and abuse -- commonly known as whistleblowers -- will have more protection under a law introduced this year by a midstate congressman and signed today by President Barack Obama.



http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2012/11/congressman_platts_whistleblow.html

WPEA Signed into Law, Protecting Federal Food Safety Employees

November 27 - Today, the Government Accountability Project's Food Integrity Campaign is praising President Obama for signing into law the strongest federal whistleblower protections in history.



http://www.commondreams.org/newswire/2012/11/27-5

President signs whistle-blower bill for U.S. workers

President Barack Obama signed the bill into law Tuesday, 13 years after groups representing whistle-blowers began lobbying for the added protections.



http://www.news10.net/news/national/218616/5/President-signs-whistle-blower-bill-for-US-workers

Notice of Board Meetings

NOTICE OF BOARD MEETINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CARBON SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL MEET AT CARBON SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICES IN THE MULTIPURPOSE ROOM LOCATED AT 251 WEST 400 NORTH, PRICE, UTAH ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2012.



http://www.sunad.com/index.php?tier=1&article_id=26569

San Francisco-based bank pays more than $1 million in overtime back...

WHD News Release: [11/27/2012] Contact Name: Deanne Amaden or Jose A. Carnevali Phone Number: 625-2630 or x2631 Release Number: 12-2278-SAN San Francisco-based bank pays more than $1 million in overtime back wages to employees in 5 states following US Labor Department investigation First Republic Bank misclassified 392 workers as exempt from ... (more)



http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2012/11/27/6753894.htm

REMINDER: Holiday 'Volunteer' Services Might Be FLSA Employment

Volunteerism is again on the upswing as the holiday season enters its most-intense period.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/reminder-holiday-volunteer-services-m-24796/

Senate takes up UN disability treaty

A U.N. treaty promoting equal rights for the disabled faced an uncertain future in the Senate Tuesday as Republicans objected to taking up an international treaty during a lame-duck session of Congress and expressed concerns about ceding authority to the United Nations.



http://www.wdbo.com/ap/ap/social-issues/senate-takes-up-un-disability-treaty/nTGwr/

7,000 Midlands residents to lose unemployment benefits

Federal unemployment benefits will end next month for over 7,000 Midlands residents as the Emergency Unemployment Compensation program expires.



http://www.wtoc.com/story/20194964/7000-midlands-residents-to-lose-unemployment-benefits

President signs whistle-blower bill for US workers

President Barack Obama signed legislation Tuesday that affords greater protection to federal employees who expose fraud, waste and abuse in government operations.



http://www.ktiv.com/story/20197335/president-signs-whistle-blower-bill-for-us-workers

Obama Signs Bill To Protect Whistle-Blowers

This Nov. 16, 2012 file photo shows President Barack Obama, accompanied by House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, speaking to reporters in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, as he hosted a meeting of the bipartisan, bicameral leadership of Congress to discuss the deficit and economy in Washington.



http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/27/whistle-blower-bill_n_2199587.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HP%2FPolitics+%28Politics+on+The+Huffington+Post%29

Alliant Techsystems settles Minnesota bias allegations

A federal agency says Alliant Techsystems, a Virginia-based defense contractor with sizable Twin Cities operations, will pay $100,000 to settle allegations of racial discrimination at one of its Minnesota facilities.



http://www.twincities.com/alllistings/ci_22074198?source=rss

MPS Asst. Supt. out after sexual harassment, ethics violation allegations

A Montgomery Public School District Assistant Superintendent is soon to be unemployed after the board, in a 4-2 decision, voted to terminate him and he opted to settle the terms of his employment.



http://centralmontgomery.wsfa.com/news/news/195211-mps-asst-superintendent-out-after-sexual-harassment-ethics-violation-allegations

Senate takes up UN disability treaty

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http://www.newstalkradiowhio.com/ap/ap/social-issues/senate-takes-up-un-disability-treaty/nTGqH/

Judging quality, appropriateness of services

Today's column continues the series on the effects of budget cuts on mental-health services.



http://www.ldnews.com/announcements/ci_22071846/judging-quality-appropriateness-services

Don't Get Duped by Investment Fees

When it comes to choosing mutual funds to build your 401 or retirement portfolio, there's more to the decision-making process than the stocks that make up the investment.



http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2012/11/27/dont-get-duped-by-investment-fees/

First Republic pays $1 million in overtime pay after federal probe

San Francisco-based First Republic Bank paid $1 million in overtime back wages for 392 employees that the Labor Department found to be wrongly classified as exempt from overtime pay.



http://www.bizjournals.com/portland/first-republic-pays-1m-in-overtime-pay.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_portland+%28Portland+Business+Journal%29

President signs whistle-blower bill for US workers

President Barack Obama signed legislation Tuesday that affords greater protection to federal employees who expose fraud, waste and abuse in government operations.



http://www.wafb.com/story/20197335/president-signs-whistle-blower-bill-for-us-workers

Big Lots Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Involving Fort Smith Store

The Big Lots store chain has settled a sexual harassment lawsuit involving its Fort Smith location.



http://arkansasmatters.com/fulltext?nxd_id=611992

People will soon be driving over Morgan Bridge again; first phase of difficult work almost done

All four of the new sheaves that support the draw span are visible atop the towers.



http://www.thenewstribune.com/2012/11/26/2381413/people-will-soon-be-driving-over.html?storylink=rss_xml

SEC's Whistleblower Chief Disappointed in Questions from Corporate America

Sean McKessey has a message for companies and their lawyers: Stop trying to dream up clever ways to prevent employees from taking whistleblower tips to the Securities and Exchange Commission.



http://www.law.com/corporatecounsel/PubArticleCC.jsp?id=1202579496034&rss=rss_cc

Long Delay for $104M IRS Whistleblower Payment

Why did it take the IRS three years to award a former UBS banker $104 million for his help in collecting $5 billion in unpaid taxes? banker Bradley Birkenfeld asked Stephen Kohn for help in applying to the Internal Revenue Service's whistle-blower award program in September 2009, he could hardly have been in a deeper legal hole.



http://www.law.com/corporatecounsel/PubArticleCC.jsp?id=1353962750121&rss=rss_cc

Dealing with Complex Gender-Discrimination Issues in the Workplace

For the first time in history, women are half of all U.S. workers, and mothers are the primary or co-bread winners in nearly two-thirds of American families.



http://www.law.com/corporatecounsel/PubArticleCC.jsp?id=1202579488303&rss=rss_cc

People will soon be driving over Morgan Bridge again; first phase of difficult work almost done

In spite of heavy rain and wind, crews working on the Murray Morgan Bridge have finished the most technically challenging phase of the $57.4 million restoration project.



http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2012/11/26/2782046/people-will-soon-be-driving-over.html

Tomorrow U.S. Supreme Court Hears Whether Equitable Defenses Can...

The case will most likely have a huge impact on ERISA reimbursement. Here is a mini-summary of the case.



http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=e35e8ed3-fff3-428b-bf58-f5dc6d429d67

REMINDER: Holiday 'Volunteer' Services Might Be FLSA Employment

Volunteerism is again on the upswing as the holiday season enters its most-intense period.



http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=6cbe5e67-0ebd-49bc-92e0-014cf6e67e91

Obama Signs Bill To Protect Whistle-Blowers

This Nov. 16, 2012 file photo shows President Barack Obama, accompanied by House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, speaking to reporters in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, as he hosted a meeting of the bipartisan, bicameral leadership of Congress to discuss the deficit and economy in Washington.



http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/27/whistle-blower-bill_n_2199587.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HP%2FBusiness+%28Business+on+The+Huffington+Post%29

Governor 'Outboxed' Tuesday During Business Tour

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker took a step away from his duties as the state's highest elected official to try out another person's job.



http://menomoneefalls.patch.com/articles/governor-outboxed-tuesday-during-business-tour

Grassley Applauds Signing of Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act

Senator Chuck Grassley today made a special trip to the White House to witness the signing of the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act which strengthens existing law to better protect whistleblowers.



http://www.wowt.com/home/headlines/Grassley-Applauds-Signing-of-Whistleblower-Protection-Enhancement-Act-181046821.html

Senate takes up UN disability treaty

A U.N. treaty promoting equal rights for the disabled faced an uncertain future in the Senate Tuesday as Republicans objected to taking up an international treaty during a lame-duck session of Congress and expressed concerns about ceding authority to the United Nations.



http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/national/Senate-takes-up-UN-disability-treaty_56294201

President signs whistle-blowera

President Barack Obama signed legislation Tuesday that affords greater protection to federal employees who expose fraud, waste and abuse in government operations.



http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/national/President-signs-whistleblower-bill-for-US-workers_58171919

Intelligence agents need whistleblower protections too

As the details of the General Petraeus affair continue to unravel, there still remains a shroud of mystery over the FBI leak that prompted this whole media frenzy.



http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/judicial/269607-intelligence-agents-need-whistleblower-protections-too

Another Attack on the Sovereignty of America, God and Family

It's hardly news any more when conservatives oppose ratification of a treaty reflecting widely shared American values.



http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/political-animal-a/2012_11/another_attack_on_the_sovereig041427.php?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+washingtonmonthly%2Frss+%28Political+Animal+at+Washington+Monthly%29

President signs whistle-blower bill to protect federal workers who expose fraud, waste

President Barack Obama signed legislation Tuesday that affords greater protection to federal employees who expose fraud, waste and abuse in government operations.



http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/congress/president-signs-whistle-blower-bill-to-protect-federal-workers-who-expose-fraud-waste/2012/11/27/4d279d86-38c8-11e2-9258-ac7c78d5c680_story.html

President signs whistle-blower bill for US workers

President Barack Obama signed legislation Tuesday that affords greater protection to federal employees who expose fraud, waste and abuse in government operations.



http://www.modbee.com/2012/11/27/2471829/president-signs-whistle-blower.html

Domestic Workers, an Invisible, Exploited Workforce

Domestic workers are a visible fixture where I live in Manhattan, caring for the elderly, cleaning apartments, shepherding kids to playdates and playgrounds while mom and dad are at work.



http://blogs.forward.com/sisterhood-blog/166806/domestic-workers-an-invisible-exploited-workforce/

President signs whistle-blower bill for US workers

President Barack Obama signed legislation Tuesday that affords greater protection to federal employees who expose fraud, waste and abuse in government operations.



http://www.wkrn.com/story/20197335/president-signs-whistle-blower-bill-for-us-workers

Putnam 911 dispatchers to get new instructions for helping callers

Putnam County residents who call 911 will get more attention from the person on the other end of the line starting this summer.



http://dailymail.com/News/PutnamCounty/201211270073

First Republic pays $1M in overtime pay after federal probe

San Francisco-based First Republic Bank paid $1 million in overtime back wages for 392 employees that the Labor Department found to be wrongly classified as exempt from overtime pay.



http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/blog/2012/11/first-republic-bank-overtime-pay-labor.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_15+%28Employee+Compensation+%26+Benefits+Industry+News%29

Senate takes up UN disability treaty, prospects uncertain

The Senate has begun debate on a U.N. treaty promoting equal rights for the disabled, a convention that was signed by the George W. Bush administration in 2006 but faces some opposition from Republican senators.



http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/congress/senate-takes-up-un-disability-treaty-prospects-uncertain/2012/11/27/62b830c6-38d1-11e2-9258-ac7c78d5c680_story.html

President signs whistle-blower bill for US workers

A group of U.S. senators is asking President Barack Obama for an emergency declaration in an effort to keep barges moving on the drought-stricken Mississippi River.



http://www.kmph.com/story/20197335/president-signs-whistle-blower-bill-for-us-workers

President signs whistle-blower bill for US workers

By LARRY MARGASAK Associated Press WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama signed legislation Tuesday that affords greater protection to federal employees who expose fraud, waste and abuse in government operations.



http://www.keyc.tv/story/20197335/president-signs-whistle-blower-bill-for-us-workers

Senate takes up UN disability treaty

The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is based on the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and does not require the United States to change any laws.



http://www.cortezjournal.com/article/20121127/APW/1211270845/Senate-takes-up-UN-disability-treaty

Mercier's Inc. plans to lay off 75 workers

Mercier's Inc. of Harmons plans to layoff 75 workers due to a contract not being renewed, the company said in a filing Tuesday with the state's labor department.



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President signs whistle-blower bill for US workers

President Barack Obama signed legislation Tuesday that affords greater protection to federal employees who expose fraud, waste and abuse in government operations.



http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/11/27/3115770/president-signs-whistle-blower.html

Senate takes up UN disability treaty

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Obama signs whistle-blower bill for U.S. workers

President Barack Obama signed the bill into law Tuesday, 13 years after groups representing whistle-blowers began lobbying for the added protections.



http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/nov/27/obama-signs-whistle-blower-bill-us-workers/

Sanjay Sanghoee: Minimum Wage, the Poverty Trap, and America's Imperative

After having had the luxury this Thanksgiving of consuming liberal amounts of turkey and stuffing with our families, it is worth remembering just how lucky most of us are, or at least those of us who are over the poverty line.



http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sanjay-sanghoee/minimum-wage_b_2175801.html

Va. contractor settles bias allegations in Minn.

MINNEAPOLIS - A federal agency says a Virginia-based defense contractor will pay $100,000 to settle allegations of racial discrimination at 1 of its Minnesota facilities.



http://www.keyc.tv/story/20197002/va-contractor-settles-bias-allegations-in-minn

Baylor agrees to settle whistle-blower case

The 928-bed Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas and its affiliated HealthTexas Provider Network have agreed to pay $907,000 to settle whistle-blower allegations that the hospital and physicians fraudulently billed Medicare and Tricare for radiation oncology services between 2006 and 2010.



http://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20121127/NEWS/311279964?

President signs whistle-blower bill to protect federal workers who expose fraud, waste

President Barack Obama signed the bill into law Tuesday, 13 years after groups representing whistle-blowers began lobbying for the added protections.



http://www.startribune.com/politics/181031991.html

Sandy delays bids on ADA updates at River Edge Borough Hall

River Edge was once again delayed in finding a bid for the replacement of the Borough Hall doors to meet Americans with Disabilities Act compliance, with Hurricane Sandy putting a damper on submitted bids and the borough's ability to respond.



http://www.northjersey.com/news/180928281_Sandy_delays_bids_on_ADA_updates_at_River_Edge_Borough_Hall.html

WMATA finds whistleblower faced retaliation

A Metro employee was laid off for serving as a whistleblower regarding a troubled technology project, according to the transit agency's own findings.



http://washingtonexaminer.com/wmata-finds-whistleblower-faced-retaliation/article/2514403?custom_click=rss

Supreme Court Hears Case Asking: Who's A Boss?

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a case that asks the justices to define who is a "supervisor" when the issue is harassment in the workplace.



http://www.gpb.org/news/2012/11/26/supreme-court-hears-case-asking-whos-a-boss?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GPBNewsFeed+%28GPB+News%29

Disabled parents face bias, loss of kids: report

Millions of Americans with disabilities have gained innumerable rights and opportunities since Congress passed landmark legislation on their behalf in 1990.



http://www.chinapost.com.tw/international/americas/2012/11/27/362174/Disabled-parents.htm

Supreme Court Hears Case Asking: Who's A Boss?

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a case that asks the justices to define who is a "supervisor" when the issue is harassment in the workplace.



http://www.npr.org/2012/11/26/165947466/whos-a-supervisor-when-it-comes-to-harassment?ft=1&f=2&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NprProgramsATC+%28NPR+Programs%3A+All+Things+Considered%29

In harassment case, Supreme Court ponders: Who qualifies as a supervisor?

"And the senior employee says ... 'If you don't date me, it's going to be country music all day long,'" Roberts hypothesized.



http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/in-harassment-case-supreme-court-ponders-who-qualifies-as-a-supervisor/2012/11/26/d92e655a-3808-11e2-8a97-363b0f9a0ab3_story.html?wprss=rss_politics

Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $425 Million; Largest Jackpot in Powerball History

The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $425 million for the draw on Wednesday, Nov.



http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/powerball-jackpot-climbs-to-425-million-largest-jackpot-in-powerball-history-1730222.htm

When Is Confidential Medical Information Not Confidential?

The Americans with Disabilities Act requires that employers treat employee medical information obtained from "medical examinations and inquiries as a confidential medical record." In Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans , the 7th Circuit recently decided the extent to which that confidentiality requirements ... (more)



http://www.workforce.com/article/20121126/BLOGS07/121129992/when-is-confidential-medical-information-not-confidential

Orange Fudge

I remember as a child being able to go to the store and buy a ball of chocolate that had an orange flavor.



http://www.examiner.com/article/orange-fudge?cid=rss

Worse Treatment for Pregnant Workers: It's Ironic, Don't You Think?

Arjun Sethi and NWLC's recent article on CNN.com describes pregnant workers' struggles to hold onto their jobs and have healthy pregnancies, after their requests for minor adjustments to their job duties - adjustments they needed to continue safely working during pregnancy - were denied by their employers.



http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/11/26/1164846/-Worse-Treatment-for-Pregnant-Workers-It-s-Ironic-Don-t-You-Think

White House Memo Shows Clampdown on Leaks Coming

An interagency Insider Threat Task Force has established "minimum standards" for responding to threats, according to a memo signed by President Barack Obama.



http://dissenter.firedoglake.com/2012/11/26/white-house-memo-shows-clampdown-on-leaks-moving-forward/

U.S. Supreme Court examines role of supervisor in workplace suits

The Supreme Court on Monday tried to make sense of conflicting standards when determining a key question in workplace discrimination claims: Who is the boss? In an intense oral argument, the justices raised numerous scenarios to explore when a worker's actions were supervisory in nature but appeared uncertain on what approach was best for resolving ... (more)



http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/26/justice/court-harassment/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_latest+%28RSS%3A+Most+Recent%29

Exotic Dancers Continue to Rake in Class Action Dollar Bills

In our continuing coverage of exotic dancer performances on the class action stage, another group of dancers from California recently won approval of a multi-million dollar settlement in a wage and hour class action suit.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/exotic-dancers-continue-to-rake-in-class-38825/

City of El Paso to host meeting on Montwood construction tonight

The city of El Paso will conduct an informational meeting at 6 p.m. today about the Montwood Street improvements projects in East El Paso set to begin in December.



http://www.elpasotimes.com/newupdated/ci_22067414/city-el-paso-host-meeting-montwood-construction-tonight

Paid for health insurance, but got no coverage

But an Orange County woman got quite a shock after major surgery, she learned she had no coverage, and when the business wouldn't take responsibility for the lapse she got 7 on her side.



http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/7_on_your_side&id=8898550&rss=rss-wabc-article-8898550

Supreme Court Hears Case Asking: Who's A Boss?

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a case that asks the justices to define who is a "supervisor" when the issue is harassment in the workplace.



http://www.npr.org/2012/11/26/165947466/whos-a-supervisor-when-it-comes-to-harassment?ft=1&f=1003

Marianne Mollmann: Combating Discrimination: The Good News, Sort of

It's that time of year again: Turkeys get pardoned or, more frequently, eaten. Malls get raided.



http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marianne-mollmann/combatting-discrimination_b_2184538.html?utm_hp_ref=politics&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HP%2FPolitics+%28Politics+on+The+Huffington+Post%29

Always Perfect Christmas Fudge

I hear from a lot of people that they just can't make fudge. It doesn't set up for them and it never turns out right.



http://www.examiner.com/article/always-perfect-christmas-fudge?cid=rss

Employee (or future employee) protections

"In the United States, the standard employment relationship is considered to be at-will, meaning that the employer and employee are both free to terminate the employment at any time and for any cause, or for no cause at all.



http://www.examiner.com/article/employee-or-future-employee-protections?cid=rss

Regional News Stories: Unless Congress Intervenes, Benefits for...

The debate over the fiscal cliff has centered on big spending items like the Bush tax cuts and entitlement reform.



http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/50491

Who's A Supervisor When It Comes To Harassment?

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday in a case that asks who qualifies as a supervisor when the issue is workplace harassment.



http://www.npr.org/2012/11/26/165947466/whos-a-supervisor-when-it-comes-to-harassment?ft=1&f=1070

High court to decide who counts as a supervisor

When does your co-worker also count as your supervisor? The Supreme Court may make a final decision on whether to draw a legal line between work colleagues and work managers, at least when it comes to harassment and retaliation claims.



http://thedailyrecord.com/2012/11/26/high-court-to-decide-who-counts-as-a-supervisor/

The price of withdrawl: college dropouts struggle to payoff loans

Student loans may become harder to pay off for college dropouts, who now earn 37 percent less than those who graduate, according to an article in the Wall Street Journal.



http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865567516/The-price-of-withdrawl-college-dropouts-struggle-to-payoff-loans.html

$27 Million Federal Grant Helps to put 5,000 New Yorkers Back to Work

GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES $27 MILLION FEDERAL GRANT TO PUT MORE THAN 5,000 UNEMPLOYED NEW YORKERS TO WORK ON HURRICANE SANDY CLEAN UP Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the state has secured a $27 million federal grant that will help put more than 5,000 unemployed New Yorkers to work helping clean-up communities still recovering from ... (more)



http://www.longislandassociation.org/news.cfm/2012/all/-27-million-federal-grant-helps-to-put-5-000-new-yorkers-back-to-work

Grant

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the state has secured a $27 million federal grant that will help put more than 5,000 unemployed New Yorkers to work helping clean-up communities still recovering from Hurricane Sandy.



http://www.examiner.com/article/grant?cid=rss

Disabilities Treaty Will Not Help Americans with Disabilities

Earlier today, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced his intention to proceed to executive session tomorrow to consider the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities , an international treaty purporting to protect the rights of the disabled that the Obama Administration signed in July 2009.



http://blog.heritage.org/2012/11/26/disabilities-treaty-will-not-help-americans-with-disabilities/

By the numbers

Just as Democrats and the liberal left were feeling euphoric about the president's re-election to four more years in the oval office, numbers began rolling in that put a more somber face on this so-called economic recovery.



http://www.tnonline.com/2012/nov/26/numbers

Who's A Supervisor When It Comes To Harassment?

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday in a case that asks who qualifies as a supervisor when the issue is workplace harassment. It's a key question because if you are a supervisor, your employer is liable for damages in most cases



http://nhpr.org/post/whos-supervisor-when-it-comes-harassment

New York Set To Hire 5,000 Unemployed Workers For Sandy Relief

In a move that harkens back to the halcyon days of Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal initiative, New York State plans to put 5,000 unemployed people to work in an effort to help with Superstorm Sandy reconstruction, according to a report in the New York Post .



http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2012/11/new-york-set-to-hire-5000-unemployed-workers-for-sandy-relief/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SheepsheadBites+%28Sheepshead+Bites%29

On-demand access with ramps

That's the motto Karen Alohilani Hue Sing hopes other fellow "wheelers" can live by with the help of her newly launched business, Accessible Maui.



http://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/567399.html

Schuette Joins West Michigan Companies In Fight To Protect Religious Freedom

Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette today announced he has filed an amicus brief supporting a lawsuit filed by Michigan-based Autocam Corporation and Autocam Medical Company along with John Kennedy and other Kennedy family owners, to defend religious liberty and challenge the unconstitutional Obama administration mandate which forces employers ... (more)



http://www.michigan.gov/minewswire/0,4629,7-136-3452-290367--,00.html

Supreme Court: Who counts as a workplace supervisor?

When does your co-worker also count as your supervisor? The Supreme Court may make a final decision on whether to draw a legal line between work colleagues and work managers, at least when it comes to harassment and retaliation claims.



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Who counts as a supervisor? Supreme Court to decide

When does your co-worker also count as your supervisor? The Supreme Court may make a final decision on whether to draw a legal line between work colleagues and work managers, at least when it comes to harassment and retaliation claims.



http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2012/11/who_counts_as_a_supervisor_sup.html

U.S. Supreme Court Justices gather for an official picture at the Supreme Court in Washington

Fourteen years after deciding that employers can be liable for workplace harassment by supervisors they employ, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday appeared to struggle with an issue left unanswered: who qualifies as a supervisor.



http://whtc.com/news/articles/2012/nov/26/supreme-court-struggles-over-workplace-harassment-standard/

Parents with disabilities continue to face bias, lackof support, threat of losing children: advocates

Millions of Americans with disabilities have gained innumerable rights and opportunities since Congress passed landmark legislation on their behalf in 1990.



http://www.vancouversun.com/life/Facing+bias+loss+children+disabled+parents+should+more+support/7609812/story.html

Federal Agencies Propose Three Important Health Care Reform Regulations

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services , the Department of Labor , and the Department of the Treasury recently released two proposed rules and a notice of proposed rulemaking addressing some of the most fundamental reforms of the Affordable Care Act : essential health benefits, health insurance market reforms, and wellness program incentives.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/federal-agencies-propose-three-important-36414/

Supreme Court: When is an employer liable for harassment?

Maetta Vance started working in Ball State University's Banquet and Catering Department in 1989, and for much of that time, she was the sole African-American employee in that division.



http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-250_162-57554451/supreme-court-when-is-an-employer-liable-for-harassment/

ProPark Outsourcing New Haven Employees

ProPark says despite a notice to the state that all of its 186 parking garage employees in New Haven are being laid off in January, it is not eliminating any positions in New Haven.



http://www.courant.com/business/hc-propark-layoffs-20121126,0,501347.story?track=rss

Supreme Court struggles over workplace harassment standard

Fourteen years after deciding that employers can be liable for workplace harassment by supervisors they employ, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday appeared to struggle with an issue left unanswered: who qualifies as a supervisor.



http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/26/us-usa-court-ballstate-harassment-idUSBRE8AP11Y20121126?feedType=RSS&feedName=domesticNews

Court: Who counts as a supervisor?

When does your co-worker also count as your supervisor? The Supreme Court may make a final decision on whether to draw a legal line between work colleagues and work managers, at least when it comes to harassment and retaliation claims.



http://www.kcbd.com/story/20185993/court-who-counts-as-a-supervisor

Supreme Court: Who Counts as a Supervisor?

When does your coworker also count as your supervisor? The Supreme Court may make a final decision on whether to draw a legal line between work colleagues and work managers, at least when it comes to harassment and retaliation claims.



http://www.memphisdailynews.com/news/2012/nov/27/supreme-court-who-counts-as-a-supervisor/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+memphisdailynews%2Fbbde+%28The+Memphis+Daily+News%29

Propark Alerts of Changes in New Haven

Propark Inc., a parking services management company, has filed a notice with the state Department of Labor about changes coming to the company, but said they do not plan to eliminate or cut jobs in New Haven.



http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/49968827/ns/local_news-hartford_ct/

Supreme Court may decide definition of supervisor

When does your coworker also count as your supervisor? The Supreme Court may make a final decision on whether to draw a legal line between work colleagues and work managers, at least when it comes to harassment and retaliation claims.



http://www.ibj.com/supreme-court-may-decide-definition-of-supervisor/PARAMS/article/38126

Judge Orders Sex Plaintiffs to Hand Over Cellphones, Online Accounts

A judge has ordered nearly two dozen women who are participants in a lawsuit alleging unlawful sexual harassment to hand over their cellphones, as well as login information for their email accounts, blogs and Facebook and other social-networking accounts.



http://www.livescience.com/25021-judge-wants-facebook-password.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Livesciencecom+%28LiveScience.com+Science+Headline+Feed%29

Disabled parents face bias, loss of kids: report

Millions of Americans with disabilities have gained innumerable rights and opportunities since Congress passed landmark legislation on their behalf in 1990.



http://www.crescent-news.com/latest%20headlines/2012/11/26/disabled-parents-face-bias-loss-of-kids-report

Supreme Court struggles over workplace hara...

Fourteen years after deciding that employers can be liable for workplace harassment by supervisors they employ, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday appeared to struggle with an issue left unanswered: who qualifies as a supervisor.



http://wtaq.com/news/articles/2012/nov/26/supreme-court-struggles-over-workplace-harassment-standard/

Supreme Court: Supervisor or not?

When does your coworker also count as your supervisor? The Supreme Court may make a final decision on whether to draw a legal line between work colleagues and work managers, at least when it comes to harassment and retaliation claims.



http://libn.com/2012/11/26/supreme-court-supervisor-or-not/

Court: Who counts as a supervisor?

When does your coworker also count as your supervisor? The Supreme Court may make a final decision on whether to draw a legal line between work colleagues and work managers, at least when it comes to harassment and retaliation claims.



http://www.wsbtv.com/ap/ap/labor/court-who-counts-as-a-supervisor/nTFwh/

Report says disabled parents face bias, loss of kids

Millions of Americans with disabilities have gained innumerable rights and opportunities since Congress passed landmark legislation on their behalf in 1990.



http://www.daily-jeff.com/ap%20news/2012/11/26/report-says-disabled-parents-face-bias-loss-of-kids

Avoiding Racial Discrimination Claims in the Workplace

With an increasingly diverse workforce comes the higher likelihood of having to deal with racial discrimination claims.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/avoiding-racial-discrimination-claims-in-30539/

Disabled parents face bias, loss of kids: report

Millions of Americans with disabilities have gained innumerable rights and opportunities since Congress passed landmark legislation on their behalf in 1990.



http://ap.peninsulaclarion.com/pstories/us/20121126/1069787945.shtml

Johnson: The perversion of affirmative action

Neither supporters - nor opponents - of racial preferences should get too excited about the 8-7 ruling by the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati that tossed out Michigan's voter-approved ban on affirmative action in college admissions and public hiring .



http://www.detroitnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2012211260356

Sandy Updates, Nov. 26: $27M Grant to Put Unemployed Back to Work

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Sunday that the state has secured a $27 million federal grant that will help put more than 5,000 unemployed New Yorkers to work helping clean-up communities still recovering from Hurricane Sandy.



http://rockvillecentre.patch.com/articles/sandy-updates-nov-26-27m-grant-to-put-unemployed-back-to-work

Milford Unemployment Rate Back Above 8 Percent

Milford's October unemployment rate rose from 7.8 percent in September to 8.1 percent in October, according to the state Department of Labor.



http://milford.patch.com/articles/milford-unemployment-rate-back-above-8-percent

Bethel Unemployment Rises to 6.7 Percent

Bethel's October unemployment rate rose from 6.5 percent in September to 6.7 percent in October, according to the state Department of Labor.



http://bethel.patch.com/articles/bethel-unemployment-rises-to-67-percent

Disabled parents face bias, loss of kids: report

Millions of Americans with disabilities have gained innumerable rights and opportunities since Congress passed landmark legislation on their behalf in 1990.



http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-disabled-parents-bias-loss-kids.html

The Week Ahead: Buckhead CID Meeting Cancelled, Brandon Elementary Tree Sale Begins

Tuesday The Buckhead Community Improvement District meeting is cancelled. 7:30 p.m.: The NPU-D meeting is relatively light, but includes the election of the NPU-D officers for 2013.



http://buckhead.patch.com/articles/the-week-ahead-buckhead-cid-cancelled

Supreme Court To Look At Who Is A 'Supervisor' In Harassment Cases

The U.S. Supreme Court this week takes up the question of who qualifies as a supervisor when the issue is harassment in the workplace.



http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/11/26/165883697/supreme-court-to-look-at-who-is-a-supervisor-in-harassment-cases?ft=1&f=1003

Ridgefield Unemployment Inches Up to 5.8 Percent

Ridgefield's October unemployment rate rose from 5.7 percent in September to 5.8 percent in October, according to the state Department of Labor.



http://ridgefield.patch.com/articles/ridgefield-unemployment-inches-up-to-5-8-percent

Worcester may drop controversial pit bull ordinance

The city is moving to bring its rules governing the licensing and regulation of dogs into conformance with comprehensive statewide animal control regulations that took effect Oct.



http://www.telegram.com/article/20121126/NEWS/111269974/1160/SPECIALSECTIONS04&source=rss

Basing hiring decisions on criminal history can put employers in hot water

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has sent a warning to businesses: Conduct criminal background checks at your own risk.



http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lansingstatejournal.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2012311260008%26nclick_check%3D1

Chamber Corner with Larry McHugh

The 2012 Middlesex County Business to Business Expo is finally upon us. With over 110 exhibitors, and featuring a full day of events and activities, the Expo will be held today at the Crowne Plaza Cromwell.



http://middletown-ct.patch.com/blog_posts/chamber-corner-with-larry-mchugh-4e3bbd72

Sylvester Simon Pascal posted a blog post

You may want to rethink hitting that 'sell' button next to your LinkedIn shares.



http://www.recruitingblogs.com/profiles/blogs/facebook-launches-lame-job-app?xg_source=activity

Radiologists: UTMB chair targets foreign doctors

A court has denied the University of Texas Medical Branch's attempts to block the deposition of a former department chairman in a petition claiming foreign-trained physicians were being targeted for elimination from the radiology program.



http://galvestondailynews.com/story/364686

Disabled parents face bias, loss of kids: report

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Disabled parents face bias, loss of kids: report

Millions of Americans with disabilities have gained innumerable rights and opportunities since Congress passed landmark legislation on their behalf in 1990.



http://www.times-standard.com/statenews/ci_22066237

NY Gets $27 Million to Hire Sandy Cleanup Workers

New York has gotten a $27 million federal grant that will go toward hiring people to help Superstorm Sandy cleanup efforts.



http://www.wetmtv.com/news/local/story/NY-Gets-27-Million-to-Hire-Sandy-Cleanup-Workers/li8pK9Dv1k-DmcDvoyWsJw.cspx?rss=127

Report: Disabled parents face bias, loss of kids

Millions of Americans with disabilities have gained innumerable rights and opportunities since Congress passed landmark legislation on their behalf in 1990.



http://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/usatoday/article/1726465?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Frontpage|s

Audubon up for auction this week

Prospective bidders will have their chance to buy the school on Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Administration Building, 425 N. Washington Ave.



http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/audubon-up-for-auction-this-week-1.1408387

Disabled parents face bias, loss of kids: report

Millions of Americans with disabilities have gained innumerable rights and opportunities since Congress passed landmark legislation on their behalf in 1990.



http://www.wfaa.com/news/national/180793771.html

Disabled parents face bias, loss of kids: report

Millions of Americans with disabilities have gained innumerable rights and opportunities since Congress passed landmark legislation on their behalf in 1990.



http://www.wtop.com/209/3132625/Disabled-parents-face-bias-loss-of-kids-report-

New York gets $27 million from feds for jobs aiding storm recovery

New York State has secured a $27 million federal grant to put more than 5,000 unemployed New Yorkers to work helping clean up communities recovering from Hurricane Sandy.



http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121126/NEWS/211260316

State Labor Dept. Offers More Than 5K Jobs In Sandy Recovery Efforts

The state Department of Labor is looking to fill more than 5,000 jobs through Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts, to mainly get young New Yorkers living in areas impacted by the storm to help clean their own neighborhoods.



http://origin.ny1.com/content/top_stories/172819/state-labor-dept--offers-more-than-5k-jobs-in-sandy-recovery-efforts

Disabled parents face bias, loss of kids: report

Millions of Americans with disabilities have gained innumerable rights and opportunities since Congress passed landmark legislation on their behalf in 1990.



http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2012/11/25/2780261/disabled-parents-face-bias-loss.html#storylink=rss

Opinion: Fairness needed for pregnant workers

Editor's note: Arjun Sethi is a lawyer in Washington and a frequent commentator on civil rights and social justice-related issues.



http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/25/opinion/sethi-pregnant-workers/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_crime+%28RSS%3A+Crime%29

The Bump In The Room

Waddling into a job interview 6-months pregnant, I worried my bulging belly would scream: Don't hire me.



http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/jobs/the_bump_in_the_room_N2OOxVQuQlK8jAjbIyhQ7L?

Workzone: Host of issues factor into impact of raises

The average U.S. worker in the private sector can expect about a 3 percent salary increase in 2013, a little bit more than they received this year, according to compensation consultants.



http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/business/personal/workzone-host-of-issues-factor-into-impact-of-raises-663506/

NY to hire thousands for Sandy clean-up

The US state of New York has secured $27 million federal grant to hire more than 5,000 unemployed New Yorkers to help clean up communities still recovering from Hurricane Sandy, Governor Andrew Cuomo said Sunday.



http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2012-11/26/content_15957900.htm

Council split on implementation of Human Rights Commission

Charlottesville City Council is deadlocked in deciding how to implement a Human Rights Commission in Charlottesville, with the December deadline for a proposed gameplan quickly approaching.



http://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2012/11/council-split-on-implementation-of-human-rights-commission

Boeing undecided about pension survivor benefits for gay spouse

Boeing has indicated in a round of contract talks with its engineering union that it might not provide survivor pension benefits to married gay employees.



http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2019765521_gaymarriageboeing.html?syndication=rss

New York Governor: 5,000 New Sandy Clean-up Jobs Available

More than 5,000 unemployed New Yorkers will get temporary jobs through a $27 million federal grant, Gov.



http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/united-states/new-york-governor-5-000-new-sandy-clean-up-jobs-available-318619.html

University Governance Doesn't Represent the People

About 800,000 Pennsylvanians are members of labor unions, and the state has a long history of union rights and activism, but neither of the two largest university systems has a labor representative on its governing board.



http://my.firedoglake.com/brasch/2012/11/23/university-governance-doesnt-represent-the-people/

Cleanup from Sandy will create new jobs

New York has gotten a $27 million federal grant that will go toward hiring people to help Superstorm Sandy cleanup efforts.



http://www.fox23news.com/news/local/story/Cleanup-from-Sandy-will-create-new-jobs/-5fZyzJMgEGFY2x6hQV6bg.cspx?rss=39

Lions donate for pool lift

The Auburn Lions Club presents a check for $3,000 to Rick Hower of the Auburn Parks Department to help with the cost of an Americans with Disabilities Act lift for the Auburn Community Pool.



http://www.kpcnews.com/index.php?view=article&id=49046:Lions-donate-for-pool-lift&option=com_content&catid=51:latest&Itemid=79

Disabled parents face challenges

Carrie Ann Lucas, right, mother of four disabled adopted children, holds up a mirror for her daughter Adrianne, 13, at their home in Windsor, Colo., before going on an outing.



https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20121125/entlife/711259943/

Regional Transportation Improvement Program approved | $7.9 billion in planned projects

Transportation projects totaling more than $7.9 billion will move forward in the central Puget Sound region, following action by the Puget Sound Regional Council's Executive Board to approve the 2013-2016 Regional Transportation Improvement Program on October 25.



http://www.maplevalleyreporter.com/news/180770341.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+cmvnews+%28News+-+Covington+Reporter%29

NY Gets Grant For Sandy Cleanup

New York state has received a $27 million federal grant that will go toward hiring people for Superstorm Sandy cleanup efforts.



http://www.13wham.com/news/local/story/New-York-Sandy-cleanup-relief-grant/cDeDLoR2e0-ipfS96A2Huw.cspx?rss=509

Cuomo: Grant to put 5,000 to work on Sandy cleanup

An insurance adjuster surveys a destroyed property on River Road in Stony Point.



http://www.newsday.com/cuomo-grant-to-put-5-000-to-work-on-sandy-cleanup-1.4258891

NY Gets Grant For Sandy Cleanup

New York state has received a $27 million federal grant that will go toward hiring people for Superstorm Sandy cleanup efforts.



http://www.9wsyr.com/news/state/story/New-York-Sandy-cleanup-relief-grant/cDeDLoR2e0-ipfS96A2Huw.cspx?rss=113

Penn State football suffers another drop in attendance

University Park, PA, United States - For the fifth straight year, Penn State football games have suffered a drop in attendance, averaging just 96,730 fans per game this season at Beaver Stadium.



http://gantdaily.com/2012/11/25/penn-state-football-suffers-another-drop-in-attendance/

All-party meet today to break Parliament logjam

The government has called an all-party meeting on Monday in a bid to end the logjam in Parliament over FDI in retail.



http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/All-party-meet-today-to-break-Parliament-logjam/articleshow/17365746.cms