Labor Law News

"It is important to constantly review and improve internal systems to prevent unemployment insurance fraud and abuse," Deuschle said.2.7

The NARAL ads attacking John Roberts may have nose-dived, but the Supreme Court nominee's stance on women's rights remains in the media spotlight ahead of his Supreme Court confirmation hearings early next ...3.2

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. A Schenectady man is suing the state Senate minority for 1-point-5 million dollars, saying some Democratic senators conspired to replace him, a white man, with someone not white.2.7

Senate Bill 1 and 130 dealing with the Missouri workers' compensation law that was passed during the 2004-2005 legislative session and signed by Governor Matt Blunt, goes into effect Sunday, August 28, 2005.2.7

Citizens who help crack Medicaid theft cases could get millions of dollars under a proposed law.2.7

Diane Stafford Kansas City Star Aug. 28, 2005 12:00 AM Fringe benefits are no longer "fringe" in the minds of employees, the Employment Policy Foundation says in a new report.2.7

Michigan's unemployment rate highest in nation during July. Associated Press On the Net Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth: www.michigan.gov/mdcd Berrien County had the state's highest seasonally ...2.7

By BETH BURGER Daily Tribune Staff An Adams County hospital could be the subject of a federal investigation for terminating the employment of a soldier called to active duty.4

Under ERISA, the calculation of a worker's pension benefits cannot exclude a period of work due to a "break in service" -- even if that first stretch of work occurred before ERISA was passed -- a divided panel ...2.7

No sweat -- as long as you know how to balance a budget, market the business and hire good ... Fitness professionals need management skills in order to move up the ladder," said Carol Kennedy, a lecturer in the department of kinesiology at Indiana University's School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation in Bloomington.2.7

The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded $343,901 in unemployment benefits and worker retraining funds to Rhode Island to help people who've lost their jobs because of foreign competition, U.S. Senator Jack ...2.7

Humphreys County citizens will soon have a unique, multi-faceted workforce development Career ... The career center in Humphreys County is currently located at 121 Waverly Plaza in Waverly.2.7

BATON ROUGE, La. The head of Louisiana's community and technical colleges, Walter Bumphus, is ... Kathy Sellers-Johnson, chairwoman of the Board of Regents, says Bumphus is taking on extra duties, such as, working with the Department of Labor, and has steered the young chain of colleges and technical schools through strong growth for the past ...3.1

The largest solar electric system in northern Michigan will soon be installed in Grand Traverse county.2.7

The following resolution is being proposed to the City Council by Ward 2 Councilman Ken Takasaki.2.7

WASHINGTON D.C. - Recent news accounts on the ethics of whistle-blowing have left out one major reason some government employees tell all - religion.2.7

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Thursday rebuffed naysayers of his November special election, promising to push forward with a packed schedule of fundraisers to pay for launching a "full blast" campaign after ...3.1

KCBS reporter Mike Colgan says the governor toured a family owned sheet metal plant in San Jose and then with the company's employees behind him, touted the impact of his worker's comp reform on jobs in ...2.7

Kentucky's seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate rose to 5.9 percent in July, up from 5.7 percent in June and 5.3 percent in July 2004, according to the state's Office of Employment and Training ...2.7

WASHINGTON - To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, SBA Administrator Hector V. Barreto issued the following statement: "The passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 marked a major ...2.7

The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries and U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission have turned down challenges from former McMinnville police office Kelsey Stirling over her dismissal following ...3.1

Posted: Thursday, August 25, 2005 KENNEWICK, WA - It's up to a jury to decide if a group of Hanford workers was wrongfully laid off as retribution for raising safety concerns.2.7

Treasurers of union locals that are required to submit an LM-2 form for fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2004, are reminded that a digital signature is now required to submit the form electronically ...2.7

Air quality tests in Northampton County's government center will continue despite a state order that county administrators describe as too vague to warrant a response.2.7

A Moxee farm laborer was hospitalized Wednesday morning after an emergency crew spent more than an hour freeing his hand from a piece of farm machinery.2.7

Former Saint Louis University undergraduate admissions director Shani Lenore, who was fired on July 8, filed racial discrimination charges against the school two weeks ago.

As Seemor led David Dixon along the Atlantic Avenue sidewalk Wednesday morning, the guide dog passed a newly planted palm tree on the street side, forcing Dixon to step on the curb as a truck approached on the ...2.7

The proposed budget and tax rate for 2005-2006 were presented during the required public hearing that was held during Monday night's regular monthly meeting of the Stephenville Independent School District Board ...2.7

Human Rights Watch accuses Smithfield Foods of widespread safety problems and worker abuse.3.1

The Maryland company that manages the Hilton Springfield hotel in Virginia has been fined $70,000 for violating safety regulations in the death of a housekeeper who fell down an elevator shaft in February.4.4

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Raquel Crepeau, 8, right, and other Hazelwood Elementary School students walk home after school Monday afternoon.2.7

Purdue uses Web software that, in a recent lawsuit, a former Capella University student said violates the Americans With Disabilities Act.1.7

ExpertPlan administers a 401 platform that solves the problem of limited asset class diversification by offering 25 SRI funds from nine fund families than span the spectrum.2.7

If any publicly traded companies sell hair dye, now might be the time to buy their stock.2.7