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Much Anticipated Proposed Revisions to FMLA Regulations Released
The Department of Labor has released long-awaited proposed revisions to the Family and Medical Leave Act regulations. If adopted, the changes would alter significantly many current FMLA procedures. More...

Supreme Court ERISA Decision Could Open Doors to Broader Claims and Relief
The US Supreme Court has opened the door to broader claims and remedies for alleged breaches of fiduciary duty relating to certain pension plans. The Court held that ERISA could be invoked in the context of a defined contribution pension plan to sue for damages to an individual plan account. More...

Appeals Court Says Company Policy Restricting Overtime Does Not Trump Compensation Obligations
A federal appeals court in New York has ruled that the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") requires employers to pay one-and-a-half times the regular rate of pay as compensation to employees who perform overtime work even though the work was not authorized and was in violation of company policy. More...

Technological Advances - A Double-Edged Sword
To say that technology is changing daily is an understatement. We take for granted many of the advancements that have allowed us do our jobs more quickly and efficiently than even years ago. However, the same technology also has created new threats and challenges for employers. More...

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