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October 2, 2006

Department of Labor Issues Opinion Letter Recognizing Mortgage Loan Officers as Exempt Administrative Employees

For the past several years, employers in the mortgage lending industry have faced increasing litigation

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October 2, 2006

Sharing Compensation or Benefit Information Between Competitors May Violate Antitrust Laws

Employers commonly participate in surveys to assist in setting competitive wage rates, salaries, or benefits.

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September 27, 2006

Dealing With Employees' Tip Income In Large Food and Beverage Establishments: New IRS Agreement ("ATIP") Available January 1, 2007

Introduction Employers that have a lot of tipped employees, such as restaurants and casinos, often face

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September 13, 2006

FMLA Protected Leave May Reduce Bonus

In a recent decision of first impression, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals held that an employer may

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September 13, 2006

Individual Employees May Be Liable for Violations Committed Under the Missouri Human Rights Act

In a case of first impression, the Missouri Court of Appeals in Cooper v. Albacore Holdings Inc, et al.,

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September 11, 2006

RICO/IMMIGRATION or ANTITRUST/IMMIGRATION Lawsuits?

The recent wave of RICO/IMMIGRATION lawsuits has had a tumultuous year.1 At times, the tide seemed to

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September 11, 2006

IRS Issues Final Regulations on Supplemental Wage Payments

IntroductionOn July 25, 2006, the IRS released final regulations addressing the issue of supplemental

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August 31, 2006

Agreements to Submit Disputes to a Judicial Referee May Allow Employers to Avoid the Pitfalls of Jury Trials and Arbitration

The United States Supreme Court endorsed the use of binding arbitration to resolve employment disputes

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August 30, 2006

New UK Age Discrimination Law May Impact US Employers

As of October 1, 2006, age discrimination will become an unlawful employment practice in the United Kingdom.

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August 30, 2006

Positive Drug Test No Bar to Wrongful Discharge Suit, Court Rules

Earlier this month, the Iowa Supreme Court reinvigorated the wrongful discharge lawsuit of an employee

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