Justice Alito mocks female Justices on the bench

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is being widely criticized for his behavior on Monday while Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg read the dissenting opinion on an employment harassment case; the associated Justice is widely reported to have rolled his eyes and shook his head "no" while Ginsburg - the second woman to serve on the high court and possessing ... (more)



http://www.salon.com/2013/06/25/justice_alito_mocks_female_justices_while_on_the_bench/

US Access Board Releases Proposed Guidelines for Passenger Vessels

Developed under the Americans with Disabilities Act , the guidelines provide design criteria for large vessels when newly constructed or altered to ensure that they are accessible to people with disabilities.



http://www.rollingrains.com/2013/06/us-access-board-releases-proposed-guidelines-for-passenger-vessels.html

Snowden Saga Reveals a Broken Whistleblower System

What is unfolding with Edward Snowden is not surprising - our current policies actually encourage leaks, given there is no meaningful legal system for whistleblowing in the intelligence community.



http://www.commondreams.org/view/2013/06/25-4

Salon: Justice Alito mocks female Justices on the bench

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is being widely criticized for his behavior on Monday while Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg read the dissenting opinion on an employment harassment case; the associated Justice is widely reported to have rolled his eyes and shook his head "no" while Ginsburg - the second woman to serve on the high court and possessing ... (more)



http://uprisingradio.org/home/2013/06/25/salon-justice-alito-mocks-female-justices-on-the-bench/

Employers face Oct. 1 deadline for health insurance exchange notification

Employers have until Oct. 1 to provide employees written notice of the availability of an online health insurance marketplace and their option to obtain coverage through it.



http://www.bizjournals.com/wichita/blog/2013/06/employers-face-oct-1-deadline-for.html

IBMers await layoff briefing by state

Workers losing their jobs from IBM Corp. are still waiting to hear when they get their formal briefing from the state on what to do when your job disappears.



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Commissioner of Labor Jeanne Paquette Recognizes Small Business Week - 6/25/2013

To recognize the contributions small businesses make to Maine's economy, Commissioner of Labor Jeanne Paquette walked through downtown Waterville on Tuesday, June18 and met with several successful businesses as part of Small Business Week.



http://www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/index.php?topic=Portal+News&id=545859

Paula Deen's Sons Defend Mom Against Racism Accusations

Paula Deen's sons say their mother, who lost endorsements and her television show after admitting to using racial epithets, is being unfairly treated.



http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2013/06/25/paula-deens-sons-defend-mom-against-racism-accusations?s_cid=rss:paula-deens-sons-defend-mom-against-racism-accusations

Protect immigrant whistle blowers

Last week, federal immigration authorities seized more than a dozen 7-Eleven stores in New York and Virginia.



http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/25/opinion/soni-immigration-7-eleven/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_us+%28RSS%3A+U.S.%29

Hartselle considers renting armory

The City of Hartselle is hoping to lease the facility, which was vacated more than a year ago and purchased by the city, for $800 per month to United Country Four Oaks Realty & Auction to hold auctions.



http://www.hartselleenquirer.com/2013/06/25/hartselle-considers-renting-armory/

Fair Labor Standards Act turns 75

Today marks the 75th anniversary of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which set the first federal minimum wage, overtime protections, created the 40-hour work week, and established the weekend.



http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Blog/2013/06/25/Fair-Labor-Standards-Act-turns-75/9421372166920/

Obama Espionage Charges

Who is actually bringing 'injury to America': those who are secretly building a massive surveillance system or those who inform citizens that it's being done? The US government has charged Edward Snowden with three felonies, including two under the Espionage Act, the 1917 statute enacted to criminalize dissent against World War I. My priority at ... (more)



http://www.pointofview.net/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=22995

Viewpoints: Want honest government? Keep the lights on

In an 1822 letter to one William Barry, James Madison, the principal author of our Bill of Rights, wrote: "A popular Government without popular information, or the means of acquiring it, is but a Prologue to a Farce or a Tragedy; or perhaps both.



http://www.sacbee.com/2013/06/25/5521168/want-honest-government-keep-the.html#mi_rss=Opinion

EDITORIAL: New BISD hiring policy on criminal offenses demands more openness

Common sense says it's not a good idea to mix adults with criminal records with vulnerable students.



http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/opinions/editorials/article/EDITORIAL-New-BISD-hiring-policy-on-criminal-4615416.php

Opinion: Protect rights of immigrant whistle-blowers

Last week, federal immigration authorities seized more than a dozen 7-Eleven stores in New York and Virginia.



http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/25/opinion/soni-immigration-7-eleven/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_latest+%28RSS%3A+Most+Recent%29

MA: MBTA, MassDOT Hounded by Discrimination Charges

The MBTA and its parent agency, MassDOT, have been hit with more than 750 employee discrimination complaints in the past three years, according to a letter obtained by the Herald.



http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10976544/mbta-massdot-hounded-by-discrimination-charges

Why You Should Hire Ex-Cons

A Clean Slate Through her M.B.A.-style program, Defy Ventures, Catherine Rohr is helping former prisoners, including Maliki Cottrell and Marlon Llin , learn how to launch their own companies."



http://www.inc.com/catherine-rohr/why-you-should-hire-ex-cons.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+inc%2Fheadlines+%28Inc.com+Headlines%29

Two Industries Hanging the - Help Wanted' Sign for Hourly Workers

The labor market is showing signs of improvement, but some industries are mending quicker than others, offering more prospects to job seekers.



http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2013/06/25/two-industries-hanging-help-wanted-sign-for-hourly-workers/

Affirmative Action Returned to Lower Court, Title VII of Civil Rights Act Further Defined

Justices said that the university must prove to an appeals court that using affirmative action in its admissions process achieves educational benefits from diversity.



http://www.infozine.com/news/stories/op/storiesView/sid/56292/

Workers get temporary layoff notice from state

Gov. Jay Inslee speaks Monday about progress on budget negotiations in Olympia. Thousands of furlough notices were sent out to state workers in advance of a potential government shutdown July 1, but Inslee says a budget deal is close.



http://www.thenewstribune.com/2013/06/25/2651935/workers-get-temporary-layoff-notice.html?storylink=rss_xml