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April 19, 2010

The Smoke Has Cleared – Oregon Supreme Court Finds Medical Marijuana Use at Work Not Protected

Oregon employers' long wait for a definitive answer regarding whether they have to accommodate employees'

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April 19, 2010

HHS Establishes New Office of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the creation of the Office of Consumer

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April 19, 2010

Overtime Class Action by N.Y. Home Healthcare Workers

Home healthcare employees of McMillan’s Homecare, Inc. filed an opt-out class action, Montero v. McMillan's

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April 19, 2010

Fourth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment to Hospital on Incompetent Intern's ADA Claim

In Shin v. University of Maryland Medical System System Corporation (pdf), the U.S. Court of Appeals

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April 19, 2010

Redefining Wellness - An interview with Alistair Dornan, Head of Wellness and Productivity Management with Right Management, Part I

As discussed in the entry Study Reveals Declining Employer Satisfaction with Health Insurers and Demand

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April 16, 2010

Comprehensive Analysis Demonstrates that Workplace Wellness Programs Save Money and Reduce Absenteeism

Whether they have implemented a wellness program or are considering doing so, employers consistently

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April 16, 2010

White House and HHS Secretary Host Webinars on Health Care Reform

On Thursday, Nancy-Ann DeParle, Director of the White House Office of Health Reform, and Kathleen Sebelius,

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April 15, 2010

DOL Launches Searchable Enforcement Database

The Department of Labor (DOL) has launched a website compiling enforcement data produced by the Office

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April 15, 2010

Senate Approves Bill Providing Two Additional Months of UI, COBRA Assistance

Update: This entry has been updated to reflect that the bill was signed into law. Late Thursday night,

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April 15, 2010

Application Forms for Participation in Temporary Reimbursement Program for Reinsurance of Early Retirees Will be Available in June

Reimbursement application forms enabling employers to be partially repaid for costs associated with reinsuring

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