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August 5, 2009

CLASS ACTION LITE?: The California Supreme Court Allows PAGA Wage and Hour Actions to Proceed as Representative Actions

In Arias v. Superior Court (Angelo Dairy)1 (2009) the California Supreme Court held that an "aggrieved

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August 5, 2009

Employees Alleging Labor Violations by Foreign Suppliers Cannot Proceed Against U.S. Companies Based on Code of Conduct Clause in Supply Contracts

As companies headquartered in the United States and elsewhere in the developed world seek less expensive

ASAP
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August 4, 2009

Bill Would Clarify Independent Contractor Rules, Increase Employer Penalties for Misclassification

Last week Rep. Jim McDermott (D-Wash.) reintroduced the Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, and

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August 4, 2009

Arizona Joins the Growing List of States Enacting "Guns-At-Work" Laws

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer recently signed a new law severely limiting employers from implementing and

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August 4, 2009

E-Verify Usage Continues to Increase

A recent USCIS study reports that American businesses authenticate 1 in 4 new hires’ work status using

ASAP
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August 4, 2009

Department of Homeland Security Unveils New Website and YouTube Channel

The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) recently unveiled its updated website and YouTube channel.

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August 4, 2009

Eleventh Circuit Finds Bus Drivers Exempt from FLSA's Overtime Provisions

On July 23, 2009, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court’s grant of summary

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August 4, 2009

Skilled Immigrants Leaving the United States in Record Numbers

 Increased unemployment, coupled with immigration restrictions and delays has resulted in many skilled

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August 3, 2009

IT Firms Look to NAFTA to Offset Proposed Limit on H1-B Visas

Anticipating greater restrictions on H1-B visas, Indian IT firms operating in the United States are considering

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