Legal Developments
COBRA Subsidies Extended
December 23, 2009
Fiscal Year 2010 Defense Appropriations Act extends the eligibility period for COBRA subsidies through February 28, 2010.
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Interim Final Genetic Non-Discrimination Regulations and Poster Issued
October 28, 2009
Regulations impact wellness and disease management programs, and new poster updates EEO labor poster
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New E-Verify Requirement for Federal Contractors Begins Today
September 08, 2009
Many federal contractors are now required to use E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of their workforce
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New Direct Observation Rule for CDL Drivers Goes Into Effect August 31, 2009
July 31, 2009
Employers of CDL drivers must implement mandatory direct observation rules for DOT drug testing
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Increase in Minimum Wage
July 08, 2009
Employers are reminded that the minimum wage is increasing $.70 per hour on July 24, 2009
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U.S. Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Firefighters
July 01, 2009
High court holds that employer could not disregard test that resulted in only white and hispanic firefighters being eligible for promotion
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E-Verify Requirement for Federal Contractors Delayed Until September
June 02, 2009
New planned implementation date expected to be September 8, 2009
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IRS Issues Further Guidance on COBRA Subsidies
April 02, 2009
The IRS issues guidance on administration of subsidies as April 18 deadline to comply nears
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Reminder: New I-9 Forms Required Beginning April 3, 2009
April 01, 2009
Absent further delay by government, employers must begin using new forms
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Court of Appeals Decision Imposes Liability On Employer and Supervisor for Unauthorized Access of Emails
March 27, 2009
Fourth Circuit decision reminds employers of dangers of accessing employee's emails
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Updated: Department of Labor Issues Model Notices for COBRA Subsidy
March 19, 2009
Employers with group health plans subject to federal COBRA continuation coverage requirements will need to provide qualified beneficiaries with notices regarding their right to a premium subsidy
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Employee Free Choice Act Introduced in Congress
March 18, 2009
Act would require recognition of unions based on signed authorization cards without elections and empower arbitrators to determine wages, hours and working conditions for non-consenting parties
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Guidance Issued on COBRA Subsidies
February 27, 2009
IRS and DOL issue guidance and forms on new COBRA subsidy requirements
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COBRA Subsidies Required by Stimulus Bill
February 18, 2009
New law requires employers to subsidize COBRA and issue new notices
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New Executive Orders Impose Additional Requirements on Federal Contractors
February 05, 2009
President signs three new executive orders benefitting labor
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President Signs Wage Discrimination Law
February 03, 2009
Law changes statutes of limitation for pay discrimination cases
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Government Delays Implementation of New Form I-9
February 02, 2009
Customs and Immigration Service delays use of new I-9 form by 60 days
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New I-9 Form Released by Department of Homeland Security
January 27, 2009
New I-9 forms must be used by employers beginning April 3, 2009
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