Hawaii Legalizes Civil Unions
Hawaii has become the seventh state to recognize civil unions between same-sex partners, just one month after a similar law was signed in Illinois. The Hawaii Civil Union Law, signed by Governor Neil...
View ArticleCalifornia May Expand Employee Rights
The California legislature is considering several bills that would impact employers, including a minimum wage increase and extension of family leave rights. Another bill would protect employees who...
View ArticleUpdated New York Reporting Requirements
New York employers must update their reporting practices by April 9, 2011 under a new law with stringent recordkeeping requirements. The New York State Wage Theft Prevention Act imposes severe...
View ArticleDodd-Frank Act Offers Financial Incentives, Protection to Whistle-blowers
The Wall Street reform act offers strong protection from retaliation to employees who are whistle-blowers, according to Tennessee attorney Cynthia Gibson. The law applies to all corporations, not just...
View ArticleNew Utah Immigration Law
Utah has passed an innovative new immigration law that creates a guest worker program, in direct conflict with federal law. On March 15, 2011 Governor Gary Herbert signed the Immigration...
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