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March 1, 2011

California Supreme Court Holds Right to File Wage Claim with State Labor Commissioner Trumps Pre-Dispute Arbitration Provision

In the California Supreme Court opinion of Sonic-Calabasas A, Inc. v. Moreno, a 4-3 majority of the court

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February 28, 2011

California Court of Appeal Deals Another Blow to Class Action Plaintiffs

The California Court of Appeal, Second District, affirmed yet another ruling in favor of employers in

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February 25, 2011

Lessons Galore from Eye-Popping $4.3 Million HIPAA Penalty

For the nearly eight years since the HIPAA Privacy Rule went into effect in April 2003, the U.S. Department

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February 24, 2011

California Court of Appeal: Employers Must Simply Make Meal Periods Available To Employees, Not Ensure They Are Taken

In the same week that one California court held that employees are entitled to two hours pay for any

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February 24, 2011

Lessons Galore from Eye-Popping $4.3 Million HIPAA Penalty

By Philip L. Gordon For the nearly eight years since the HIPAA Privacy Rule went into effect in April

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February 24, 2011

Federal District Court Rules Employers Must Reimburse Guest Workers in U.S. for Costs of Travel, Visa, Recruitment

The U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York has determined that the Fair Labor Standards

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February 24, 2011

House Subcommittee Addresses Direction of the NLRB

Healthcare employers are watching with particular attention the recent decisions and proposed rules

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February 23, 2011

California Court of Appeal: Employers Must Simply Make Meal Periods Available To Employees, Not Ensure They Are Taken

UPDATE: On May 18, 2011, the California Supreme Court granted review of the Tien decision. In the

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February 23, 2011

Alaska Governor Declines Federal Funds for Insurance Exchange Implementation While DC Judge Declares Health Care Law Constitutional

In light of the recent ruling by a Florida federal court judge that the entire Affordable Care Act is

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