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September 1, 2010

Enforcement Action by Federal Trade Commission Highlights Importance of Social Media Guidelines for Employees

Employees who post reviews of their employer’s products and services on social media sites, without

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August 31, 2010

ADA Class Action Challenges Hospital's Return-to-Work Policies

Hospitals are not immune from lawsuits by employees asserting violations of the Americans with Disabilities

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August 31, 2010

Work Assignments in Dangerous Regions Becoming More Common

As new geographic markets emerge and businesses of all sizes expand their operations overseas, employers

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August 30, 2010

OSHA Issues Rules Governing Whistleblower Complaint Procedures under Various Statutes

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will issue three interim final rules that outline

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August 30, 2010

EBSA Proposes Rule Amending Prohibited Transaction Exemption Filing and Processing Procedures

The Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has published a proposed

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August 30, 2010

Safe Harbor (Of Sorts) on Federal External Review Procedures for Self-Insured Plans

Plans need to be prepared to act quickly on, among other things, updating notices and administrative

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August 29, 2010

India Further Clarifies Work-Related Visa Requirements

India’s Ministry of Home Affairs has released a new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (pdf) concerning

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August 29, 2010

Electronic System for Travel Authorization Fees Introduced

Beginning September 8, 2010, international travelers to the United States from Visa Waiver Program (VWP)

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August 27, 2010

H-1B & L-1 Visa Fee Increases Take Effect

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that, as of August 13, 2010, H-1B and L-1

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August 27, 2010

Multi-State Employers Must Revise Job Applications to Address New Massachusetts Background Check Law

Recently enacted legislation in Massachusetts will significantly affect employers’ use of criminal

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