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Will Obama make paid sick days mandatory?


March 17, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Benefits Law, Pending Legislation, Special Report

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Earlier this month, the House of Representatives held a hearing on a bill that would make offering paid sick leave mandatory for employers.

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Employee Free Choice debate heats up


March 17, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Pending Legislation

As businesses continue voicing concern about the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA), Congressional Republicans have introduced a new bill they hope will stop the union-friendly proposal in its tracks.

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OSHA won’t halt ‘guns at work’ law


March 13, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Pending Legislation, State and local law

A state law granting employees the right keep guns in their cars at work was recently given the thumbs-up by a federal court.

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EFCA one step closer to becoming law


March 11, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Pending Legislation

It’s official: The much-anticipated (and much-feared by many employers) Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) has been introduced to both houses of Congress.

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4 HR issues hidden in Obama’s stimulus package


March 3, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Benefits Law, Pending Legislation, Special Report

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Legal experts are still trying to comb their way through the 1,079-page American Recovery and Reinvestment Act President Obama signed into law last month. And deep in the document, they’re finding several provisions that will have a big impact on HR.

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Obama speaks out on Employee Free Choice Act


February 18, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Pending Legislation

Depending on who you ask, the Employee Free Choice Act will either become law soon or, it’s a long shot to pass in its current form. Here’s what the President has to say about it.

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