Legal Developments
Department of Labor Issues New Interpretation of Son or Daughter Under FMLA
July 08, 2010
New interpretation grants employees in a same-sex relationship leave to care for child, even if the employee has not legally adopted the child
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House Passes Bill To Give Public Safety Employees Collective Bargaining Rights
July 02, 2010
Public safety collective bargaining legislation appended to supplemental appropriations
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South Carolina Illegal Immigration Reform Act Now Applies to All Employers in State
July 01, 2010
Law requires employers to take extra steps to verify employment eligibility
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Compliance Deadline for Federal Contractors Approaching
June 07, 2010
Federal contractors must post employee labor rights notice by June 21, 2010
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COBRA Subsidies Extended Through May 31, 2010
April 22, 2010
Continuing Extension Act of 2010 extends the eligibility period for COBRA subsidies through May 31, 2010.
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Fair Labor Standards Act Amended to Require Reasonable Break Time for Nursing Mothers
April 22, 2010
The health reform law includes provision requiring employers to provide reasonable breaks and facilities for nursing mothers
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President to Sign Health Reform Legislation
March 23, 2010
Health reform measures passed by Congress will mandate coverage for individuals and penalize certain employers who do not provide coverage for employees.
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Department of Labor Issues Updated Model Notices Following Second COBRA Subsidy Extension
March 18, 2010
Employers with group health plans subject to federal COBRA continuation coverage requirements will quickly need to provide current and certain former COBRA participants and beneficiaries these new updated notices following the second subsidy extension.
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Department of Labor Issues Model Notices for COBRA Subsidy Extension
January 18, 2010
Employers with group health plans subject to federal COBRA continuation coverage requirements will quickly need to provide current and certain former participants and beneficiaries notice about the subsidy extension.
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