ASAP
|
February 19, 2009

Newly-Introduced Employment Bills Focus on Immigration

The nation’s economic troubles have inspired a number of new employment-related bills. One immigration

Insight
|
February 19, 2009

Stimulus Package: An In-Depth Look at the New COBRA Subsidy in the ARRA

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA or "the Act"), the stimulus legislation signed

ASAP
|
February 19, 2009

In-Depth Analyses of the Employment-Related Provisions Contained in the Stimulus Package Are Now Available

The stimulus legislation signed into law as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)

ASAP
|
February 19, 2009

Bill Would Ban Predispute Arbitration Agreements

A bill introduced on February 12 would significantly restrict the ability for employers to arbitrate

ASAP
|
February 19, 2009

Australia: Government Releases Draft Employer Obligations for Overseas Workers

Australia’s government has released draft regulations outlining new sponsorship obligations for employers

ASAP
|
February 19, 2009

United Kingdom: Government Announces Proposed 2009/10 Immigration Fee Levels

The UK government has announced its proposed fee levels for all visa, immigration and nationality applications

Insight
|
February 18, 2009

Public Employers May Discipline Employees for Not Answering Job Performance Questions So Long as Fifth Amendment Right is Protected

The California Supreme Court, in Spielbauer v. County of Santa Clara, S150402 (Feb. 9, 2009) recently

ASAP
|
February 18, 2009

Ninth Circuit Withdraw its Decision in Sullivan v. Oracle

UPDATE: On February 17, 2009, the Ninth Circuit withdrew its decision in Sullivan v. Oracle and remanded

ASAP
|
February 18, 2009

Undue Hardship Exemption to Oregon Meal Period Regs Clarified

On January 12, 2009, the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) clarified meal and rest period requirements

ASAP
|
February 18, 2009

Stimulus Bill Contains Numerous Employment-Related Provisions

The massive $787.2 billion economic recovery package signed into law as the American Recovery and Reinvestment

Pages