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The following is a summary of the legislative and regulatory news for the week of April 19, 2009:
Discrimination in the Workplace
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued a technical assistance document on caregiving responsibilities.
EFCA
Andy Stern, head of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) has acknowledged problems in passing the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA).
Employee Benefits
The Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 (H.R. 1988) would amend ERISA regarding the provision of independent investment advice.
Immigration
The New Employee Verification Act of 2009 (H.R. 2028) would replace E-Verify. Meanwhile, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that the H-1B cap has still not been reached.
Labor/Management Relations
The Patriot Employers Act (S. 829) was reintroduced. This bill would provide a tax credit to employers that create and maintain domestic jobs with specific pay and benefits and maintain neutrality toward union organizing efforts.
The Green Jobs Improvement Act (H.R. 2026) would amend the Workforce Investment Act to make non-union training programs eligible for federal funding under the “Green Jobs” program.