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August 10, 2009

Bill Would Expand and Mandate the Use of E-Verify

Legislation introduced in both the House and Senate aimed at reducing illegal immigration would expand

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August 10, 2009

Federal District Court Rules that Back Pay and Front Pay Are Wages Subject to Employment Taxes

In Josifovich v. Secure Computing Corp.1 a federal district court in New Jersey held that both back pay

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August 7, 2009

Obama Administration's Immigration Policy Resembles Bush's

The New York Times reports that President Obama’s approach to immigration enforcement has remained

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August 7, 2009

Protecting America's Workers Act Is Reintroduced in the Senate

On Wednesday, Sen. Edward Kennedy reintroduced the Protecting America’s Workers Act of 2009 (PAWA)

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August 7, 2009

Court Extinguishes Smoker's Claims

In a victory for employers with mandatory wellness initiatives, a Massachusetts federal judge has dismissed

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August 6, 2009

Nomination of Mayorkas to Lead USCIS Clears Committee and Heads to Full Senate

The nomination of Alejandro Mayorkas as director of the Department of Homeland Security’s Citizenship

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August 6, 2009

Patricia Shiu Chosen to Head the OFCCP

The Obama Administration has selected Patricia A. Shiu, a public interest employment lawyer, to head

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August 6, 2009

Sonia Sotomayor Confirmed as Next Supreme Court Justice

As anticipated, the Senate by a vote of 68-31 has confirmed the nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to replace

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August 6, 2009

ENDA Introduced For the First Time in the Senate

Four Senators have introduced a bi-partisan bill that would ban employment discrimination on the basis

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August 6, 2009

The Expanding New York Human Rights Laws

It has been a busy year for the First Department of New York's Appellate Division, which issued three

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