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June 29, 2005

The California Supreme Court Leaves a Window of Opportunity for Class Action Waiver Clauses in Employment Arbitration Agreements

On June 27, 2005, the California Supreme Court issued a long-awaited decision in Discover Bank v. Superior

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June 26, 2005

Still Tied in Knots: An Employer Update On Same-Sex Marriage And Domestic Partner Issues

Across the nation, the legal landscape for domestic partnerships and same-sex marriage keeps changing.

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June 18, 2005

First Circuit Provides Guidance to Employers Who Wish to Communicate Contractual Arrangements to Their Employees

In a recent decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit considered what notice is adequate

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June 8, 2005

Texas Reforms Its Workers' Compensation System

On June 1, 2005, Governor Rick Perry signed House Bill 7 (HB7), which provides for sweeping changes to

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June 6, 2005

IRS Allows Employers to Provide Grace Period for Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

On May 18, 2005, the Internal Revenue Service issued Notice 2005-42 which permits employers to adopt

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June 3, 2005

Travelers from Visa Waiver Program (VWP) Countries Must Now Have Machine Readable Passports: Law is in Full Effect

E-Passport Deadline for VWP Countries Extended One YearCitizens of the twenty-seven VWP (Visa Waiver

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May 19, 2005

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division Increases Minimum Wage

Recognizing that the federal minimum wage has fallen to its lowest inflation-adjusted value of all time,

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May 1, 2005

New FTC Regulations On Proper Destruction of "Consumer Information": Steps Employers Need to Take to Comply

As part of its comprehensive efforts to combat identity theft, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has

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