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February 27, 2012

States Introduce Legislation on Flu Vaccinations for Healthcare Employees

While federal agencies, hospitals, and unions are debating the issue of mandatory flu vaccinations for

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February 27, 2012

Dismissing Hospital FLSA Collective Action, Court Rejects “Integrated Healthcare System” Claim

For the second time in the past week, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York has

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February 24, 2012

Reorganization Requires Effects Bargaining Prior to Merger and Withdrawal of Recognition

As Craig Becker’s recess appointment to the NLRB lapsed in early January of this year, the NLRB issued

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February 24, 2012

Board Gives Expansive Reading of Anti-Dual Shop Language

Employers should carefully consider the potential business consequences of entering into unit preservation

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February 24, 2012

Legislation Eliminates Compensatory and Punitive Damages Under the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act

On February 21, 2012, the Wisconsin Assembly passed legislation that would eliminate compensatory and

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February 24, 2012

California's Interests and Public Policy Trump Contract's Choice-of-Law Provision

Earlier this month in Ruiz v. Affinity Logistics Corporation [pdf], the Ninth Circuit ruled that California’s

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February 24, 2012

Reinstatement Not Required Where Employee Later Engaged in Unprotected Misconduct

Good news for employers: initial protected activity will not entitle a repeat offender to reinstatement. 

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February 24, 2012

EEOC Approves Strategic Plan for FY 2012-2016

On February 22, 2012 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted 4-1 in favor of its 4-year

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February 23, 2012

Florida Healthcare Providers See Dramatic Rise in Organizing Activity

Traditionally, public opinion and worker sentiment made labor organizing an uphill struggle in Florida,

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February 22, 2012

HHS Issues New Set of FAQs on Determining Essential Health Benefits

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

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