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March 29, 2010

Employers Should Be Cautious of New Decision Holding That Severance is Not "Wages" Subject to FICA

In United States v. Quality Stores, Inc.,1 a federal district court in Michigan held that severance payments

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March 29, 2010

Obama Makes NLRB, EEOC Recess Appointments

Despite increasing opposition, President Obama on Saturday announced his appointment of 15 individuals

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March 26, 2010

Health Care Reform Law Presents Unique Considerations for Collectively Bargained Plans

The new health care reform legislation has dramatic implications for all employers. For employers with

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March 26, 2010

Republican Senators Draft Letter Opposing Potential NLRB Recess Appointment

On Thursday, all 41 Republican senators signed a letter written by Senators Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and John

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March 26, 2010

Bill Temporarily Extending COBRA, UI Benefits Stalls

Despite last-ditch efforts, the Senate failed to approve the Continuing Extension Act of 2010 (H.R. 4851)

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March 26, 2010

Health Care Reform Law Presents Unique Considerations for Collectively Bargained Plans

The new health care reform legislation has dramatic implications for all employers. For employers with

ASAP
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March 26, 2010

Bill Temporarily Extending COBRA Benefits Stalls

Despite last-ditch efforts, the Senate failed to approve the Continuing Extension Act of 2010 (H.R. 4851)

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March 26, 2010

House Passes Bill Extending Certain USERRA Right to Members of the National Guard

On Wednesday, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved by a vote of 416-1 the National Guard

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March 25, 2010

Bill Would Limit Executive Compensation Paid by Systemically Significant Financial Institutions

Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) has introduced legislation that would amend the tax code to create special rules

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March 25, 2010

DOL Changes Course On Exempt Status Of Mortgage Loan Officers

In its first Administrator Interpretation Letter, the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of

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