High court poised to upend civil rights policies

Addressing two pivotal legal issues, one on affirmative action and a second on voting rights, a divided Supreme Court is poised to answer those questions.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3002797/posts

Maryland employment indicators trending in right direction

National employment indicators continue to show signs that the economy is steadily, if slowly, improving, and recently released figures show that Maryland appears to be keeping pace.

http://www.examiner.com/article/maryland-employment-indicators-trending-right-direction?cid=rss

Quacks like a mess

Echoing the bayou hunters in the reality show "Duck Commander," Gov. Cuomo said last week that he's "hap, hap happy" with his new budget.

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/quacks_like_mess_lvapQZQOpR15BWJzf4A0kO?

The Most (And Least) Business Friendly States

It's a well established fact that government can either help or hinder business.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/mikepatton/2013/03/31/the-most-and-least-business-friendly-states/?ss=personalfinance

Overtime cuts challenge agencies

Along with planning for furloughs, federal agencies are cutting overtime pay with measures that will save money in the short term, but critics say will harm efficiency, compromise public safety and unfairly penalize federal law enforcement agents.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2013/03/29/2e06686a-9241-11e2-bdea-e32ad90da239_story.html

Why The Obama Administration Cracked Down On Whistleblowers

The Obama administration's extraordinary secrecy and pursuit of leakers is usually viewed through the lens of the First Amendent: does a free press conflict with the imperatives of national security? But that's really not the best way to view it, as this piece in the Nation on the National Security Agency illustrates.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/johnmcquaid/2013/03/31/why-the-obama-administration-cracked-down-on-whistleblowers/

Alabama's February Unemployment Rate is 7.2%

Alabama Department of Labor Commissioner Tom Surtees announced today that Alabama's preliminary February unemployment rate is 7.2%, up from January's rate of 6.9%, and equal to February 2012's adjusted rate.

http://www.cherokeeherald.com/view/full_story/22119147/article-Alabama%E2%80%99s-February-Unemployment-Rate-is-7-2-?instance=home_latest_1st_left

Tennessee Unemployment Insurance Program Plagued by Overpayments and Delayed Benefits

The $1.2 billion unemployment insurance program administered by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development has made overpayments exceeding $73 million due to fraud and errors over the last six years.

http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2013/03/31/tennessee-unemployment-insurance-program-plagued-by-overpayments-and-delayed-benefits/

Ruby's Flawed Audit Fails to Make Case

If you read the city auditor's new report like it's the gospel truth, then Courtney Ruby's 64-page "performance review" cites damning evidence against two members of the Oakland City Council who are accused of interfering with staff in awarding a multi-million dollar contract for part of the city's Oakland Army Base development project.

http://www.postnewsgroup.com/publishedcontent/2013/03/31/rubys-flawed-audit-fails-to-make-case/

Larkspur pursuing tax measure, hires political consulting firm

People stand under an umbrella on the front stairs of Larkspur City Hall on Wednesday, Jan.

http://www.marinij.com/larkspurcortemadera/ci_22435713/larkspur-pursuing-tax-measure-hires-political-consulting-firm?source=most_emailed

Judge: UNC failed harassed housekeeper

Administrative Judge Melissa Lassiter also said UNC-CH should amend and simplify its reporting procedures to comply with state and federal requirements.

http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/03/31/2792431/judge-unc-failed-harassed-housekeeper.html#storylink=rss

Can Women Have It All on the Times Obituary Page?

The New York Times made some changes to the obituary of Yvonne Brill , an 88-year-old rocket scientist who died last week, after readers pointed out that the piece's lede praised her homemaking skills before the job that earned her a write-up in the first place.

http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2013/03/can-women-have-it-all-on-the-times-obit-page.html

50 ways schools 'cheat' on tests

Here's a list of 50-plus ways that schools manipulate standardized test scores to make the results look better than they actually are.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/wp/2013/03/31/50-ways-adults-in-schools-cheat-on-standardized-tests/

Local Unemployment Rates Mirror State Trend

The Merrimack Valley got another dose of good economic news last week as statistics from the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development indicated that unemployment rates are continuing to fall locally.

http://wilmington.patch.com/articles/local-unemployment-rates-mirror-state-trend-797b8da0

Transit union to administration: Address bus driver fatigue

The Amalgamated Transit Union is calling for the Obama administration to address long-distance bus driver fatigue.

http://thehill.com/blogs/transportation-report/public-transit/290565-transit-union-to-administration-address-bus-driver-fatigue

NMC Career Fair on April 18

As part of its efforts to connect students and community members with prospective employers, the Northern Marianas College will be hosting its annual Career Fair on April 18, 2013.

http://www.saipantribune.com/newsstory.aspx?newsID=126353

Black pols oppose fiduciary rule

Several members of the Congressional Black Caucus are warning the Labor Department that the latter's effort to expand the number of financial advisers who fall under the nation's retirement law may end up hurting African-American investors.

http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20130331/REG/303319990

'Juniors' in charge of heart unit

Concerns that two "junior" surgeons were in charge of children's congenital heart surgery at Leeds General Infirmary prompted the decision to suspend operations there, a key NHS adviser said.

http://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/uk_national_news/10324515._Juniors__in_charge_of_heart_unit/?ref=nt

K-12 Implosion Update: 35 Atlanta teachers, principals and...

They "'conspired to either cheat, conceal cheating or retaliate against whistle-blowers in an effort to bolster C.R.C.T. scores for the benefit of financial rewards associated with high test scores," the indictment said, referring to the state's Criterion-Referenced Competency Test."

http://pjmedia.com/instapundit/166206/

Leicester Mercury commented Child heart surgery halted at Leeds General Infirmary

Mortality figures which led to children's congenital heart surgery being suspended at Leeds General Infirmary were "not fit to be used", a lead clinician has said.

http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/Child-heart-surgery-halted-Leeds-General/story-18563781-detail/story.html

Big Ticket Wish List Aired

A draft capital plan for East Hampton Town in 2013 includes $9.5 million in projected spending, on items ranging from playground equipment to new stairs at Culloden Beach in Montauk and Police, Parks, and Highway Department vehicles.

http://www.easthamptonstar.com/Government/2013328/Big-Ticket-Wish-List-Aired

Tech companies, labor unions clash over cap on high-skilled worker visas

Senators negotiating a comprehensive immigration bill will get reminded on Monday of the need for temporary worker visas, as the cap is expected to be hit a few days after the government starts accepting applications.

http://thehill.com/blogs/hillicon-valley/technology/291067-tech-companies-and-unions-clash-over-temporary-worker-visas

Local Unemployment Rates Mirror State Trend

The Merrimack Valley got another dose of good economic news last week as statistics from the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development indicated that unemployment rates are continuing to fall locally.

http://tewksbury.patch.com/articles/local-unemployment-rates-mirror-state-trend

Polytech's dental lab makes an impression

Tierra Fenwick's face was a mix of embarrassment and disgust as she wiped the saliva from her chin.

http://www.delawareonline.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.delawareonline.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013303310043%26nclick_check%3D1

Frank Daniels III: Fresh ideas can overcome culture of incompetence

Another troubling headline this week in The Tennessean about a state government department gone awry: "State botches jobless benefits." This time it was a problem in how the Department of Labor and Workforce Development mismanaged the unemployment insurance system, which resulted in, among other problems, more than $73 million "in overpayments due ... (more)

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from the Home Front: Much can be read into jobless figures

Joblessness has been our main problem area when evaluating local, overall economic performance.

http://www.theleafchronicle.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theleafchronicle.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013303310072%26nclick_check%3D1

Waiting periods on 401(k) plans can be costly for workers

Many companies impose waiting periods of six months or more to join 401 plans - and those delays can end up costing workers tens of thousands of dollars in retirement savings.

http://www.boston.com/business/personal-finance/2013/03/30/waiting-periods-plans-can-costly-for-workers/li3HwrqoDLBszofN8kT9GM/story.html

New form of workplace discrimination?

Body modification discrimination-that may sound new to a few of you. That's because it is.

http://www.cm-life.com/2013/03/31/new-form-of-workplace-discrimination/

Supreme hopes for full marriage equality

The Seacoast Media Group editorial board has always stood on the side marriage equality, extending to our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters the same rights and privileges every married couple shares.

http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130331-OPINION-303310325

SC animal doctors and shelter/rescue organizations at odds over proposed bill

Several large groups say they will continue to oppose the bill, H.3492, which was put together at the request of the S.C. Association of Veterinarians to put limits on services offered by the rescue/shelters groups.

http://www.thestate.com/2013/03/31/2701606/sc-animal-doctors-and-shelterrescue.html#RSS=local

Ellison seeks minimum wage increase

The U.S. Department of Labor and US Rep. Keith Ellison hosted a roundtable discussion to support raising the federal minimum wage.

http://www.insightnews.com/news/10518-ellison-seeks-minimum-wage-increase

Waiting periods can be costly for workers

Investing for retirement wasn't a priority for Nimesh Trivedi, 33, until he got a job at MassMutual, where workers can enroll in the 401 plan immediately.

http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/03/30/waiting-periods-plans-can-costly-for-workers/rFrPNQTeiNGhs5IiMvhSSJ/story.html

Whistleblower garda says he'll stay in the force

THE garda whistleblower who compiled the controversial penalty points dossier will not quit the force and is standing behind all the allegations in his report.

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/whistleblower-garda-says-hell-stay-in-the-force-29165101.html

Doc raps kid heart ops chop

A DECISION to suspend children's heart surgery at Leeds General Infirmary was based on death figures which were 'simply wrong', a senior doctor said last night.

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view/306561/Doc-raps-kid-heart-ops-chop/

Leeds Heart Unit Closure: Doctor Questions Data

The hospital, which is involved in a long-running row over the future of its children's heart services, is carrying out an internal review after figures suggested a death rate twice the national average.

http://www.metroradio.co.uk/news/uk-and-world/20130330-leeds-heart-unit-closure-doctor-questions-data/

Connecticut Sees Drop In Unemployment Rate In February

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. Connecticut's unemployment rate dropped a tenth of a percentage point from 8.1 percent to 8 percent during February, according to a report in the Connecticut Mirror based on data from the state Department of Labor.

http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/business/connecticut-sees-drop-unemployment-rate-february

Leeds Heart Unit Closure: Doctor Questions Data

A cardiologist says he has "grave doubts" over figures used to support a decision to shut the hospital's heart unit.

http://news.sky.com/story/1071821/leeds-heart-unit-closure-doctor-questions-data

Leeds Heart Unit Closure: Figures Questioned

A cardiologist at Leeds General Infirmary has said data used to justify stopping children's heart surgery at the hospital was "incorrect, inaccurate and shouldn't have been used." The hospital, which is involved in a long-running row over the future of its children's heart services, is carrying out an internal review after figures suggested a death ... (more)

http://www.lbc.co.uk/leeds-heart-unit-closure-figures-questioned-69744

Leeds Heart Unit Closure: Figures Questioned

The hospital, which is involved in a long-running row over the future of its children's heart services, is carrying out an internal review after figures suggested a death rate twice the national average.

http://www.radiocity.co.uk/news/uk-and-world/20130330-leeds-heart-unit-closure-figures-questioned/

Dunkirk takes one last stab at e...

There has been some back and forth on the Dunkirk Town Board about some policies in the employee handbook.

http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/583028/Dunkirk-takes-one-last-stab-at-e---.html

Bulbouts appear

Construction on the first phase of the bulbout project in downtown Russellville has reached the point where it's easy to see the bulbouts have taken shape and areas for landscaping are now clearly defined.

http://www.couriernews.com/view/full_story/22111961/article-Bulbouts-appear?

Heart unit mortality data 'wrong'

The decision to suspend children's congenital heart surgery at Leeds General Infirmary was based solely on mortality figures which were "simply wrong", a senior doctor said.

http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2013/03/30/heart-unit-mortality-data-wrong-99623-33089972/

'Junior' surgeons left in charge of Leeds heart unit, says NHS chief, ...

CONCERNS that two junior surgeons were in charge of children's congenital heart surgery at Leeds General Infirmary prompted the decision to suspend operations there, a key NHS adviser said today.

http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/10324488._Junior__surgeons_left_in_charge_of_Leeds_heart_unit__says_NHS_chief__but_hospital_boss_says_mortality_figures__simply_wrong_/?ref=nt

Leeds General Infirmary has suspended all congenital cardiac surgery on youngsters

The decision to suspend children's congenital heart surgery at Leeds General Infirmary was based solely on mortality figures which were "simply wrong", a senior doctor said.

http://www.brentwoodweeklynews.co.uk/uk_national_news/10324567.Heart_unit_mortality_data__wrong_/

Why Social Security Cuts Are Inevitable

The single, easiest way to keep track of all the stocks that matter... Your own personalized stock watchlist! It's a 100% FREE Motley Fool service... For decades, people have predicted that Social Security won't be able to meet the demands of an aging population without cuts in benefits.

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/03/30/why-social-security-cuts-are-inevitable.aspx

Heart unit mortality data 'wrong'

The decision to suspend children's congenital heart surgery at Leeds General Infirmary was based solely on mortality figures which were "simply wrong", a senior doctor said.

http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/uk_national_news/10324567.Heart_unit_mortality_data__wrong_/

Heart unit mortality data 'wrong'

To read this article in full you must have registered and have a Premium Content Subscription with the Press Association site.

http://beta.wharfevalleytoday.co.uk/latest-national-news/Heart-unit-mortality-data-39wrong39.7011792.jp

Cheating

Those test scores brought her fame - in 2009, the American Association of School Administrators named her superintendent of the year and Arne Duncan, the secretary of education, hosted her at the White House.

http://www.eschatonblog.com/2013/03/cheating.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FbRuz+%28Eschaton%29

OSHA cites company for violations at local plant

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Kyklos Bearings International for 13 alleged serious safety violations after an October 2012 complaint inspection found that the company failed to comply with asbestos regulations while removing boiler components at the Sandusky facility.

http://www.norwalkreflector.com/article/2404551?trending=

35 Atlanta educators indicted in massive cheating scandal

This is hard to believe, but true. The Atlanta school district has been caught red handed altering student test scores so that the conspirators could realize cash bonuses to their pay due to improved marks.

http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2013/03/35_atlanta_educators_indicted_in_massive_cheating_scandal.html

Medford Bus Corporation May Lay Off 77 Workers

Acme Bus Corporation may be laying off some 77 employees, who work out of the company's Medford location come June 30, according to the New York State Department of Labor's WARN list .

http://patchogue.patch.com/articles/medford-bus-corporation-may-lay-off-77-workers

Alabama unemployment rises to 7.2 percent

The rate announced by the state Department of Labor is up from 6.9 percent in January and is equal to the rate a year ago.

http://www.cbs42.com/news/content/state/story/Alabama-unemployment-rises-to-7-2-percent/1XneDxy-s0Cd4VeSJlYoHw.cspx

HR Strategies Continues to Put Emphasis on Continuing Education with Training

HR Strategies, a Human Resource firm, continues to hold monthly internal training sessions along with their quarterly Client Management Trainings.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2013/3/prweb10585004.htm

Leeds General Infirmary has suspended all congenital cardiac surgery on youngsters

Concerns that two "junior" surgeons were in charge of children's congenital heart surgery at Leeds General Infirmary prompted the decision to suspend operations there, a key NHS adviser said.

http://www.brentwoodweeklynews.co.uk/uk_national_news/10324515._Juniors__in_charge_of_heart_unit/

'Juniors' in charge of heart unit

Concerns that two "junior" surgeons were in charge of children's congenital heart surgery at Leeds General Infirmary prompted the decision to suspend operations there, a key NHS adviser said.

http://www.romseyadvertiser.co.uk/uk_national_news/10324515._Juniors__in_charge_of_heart_unit/

Questions over suspension of child heart surgery in Leeds

PARENTS and local politicians who have been fighting to save child heart surgery in Leeds have questioned the timing of a decision to temporarily halt procedures.

http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/10324379.Questions_over_suspension_of_child_heart_surgery_in_Leeds/?ref=rss

'Junior' surgeons were left in charge of Leeds heart unit, says NHS chief

CONCERNS that two junior surgeons were in charge of children's congenital heart surgery at Leeds General Infirmary prompted the decision to suspend operations there, a key NHS adviser said today.

http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/10324488._Junior__surgeons_were_left_in_charge_of_Leeds_heart_unit__says_NHS_chief/

What to look for in home generators

When the remnants of Hurricane Ike barreled through the Cincinnati area in September 2008, it left a path of destruction.

http://news.cincinnati.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.cincinnati.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013303300037%26nclick_check%3D1

Revel and Resorts casinos face lawsuits

Two Atlantic City casinos face legal problems stemming from an escalator injury and from unpaid vacation wages.

http://www.thedailyjournal.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedailyjournal.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013303300024%26nclick_check%3D1

USA Engineers' Association Opposes Expanding H-1B Visa Programme

US technology firms have already applied for more H-1B visas than will be available in 2013, IEEE-USA President Marc Apter has announced.

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/59286.php?source=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+cellular-news%2FLmiX+%28cellular-news%29

Feds complicate elected school board move

Nearly five months after the overwhelming passage of a referendum in Northampton County to replace the appointed school board with an elected school board, questions remain about how to migrate to the elected board.

http://www.delmarvanow.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.delmarvanow.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013303300011%26nclick_check%3D1

Jobless rate down full point from '12 - at 5.6 percent

Maui County's unemployment rate of 5.6 percent in February was a drop of more than a full percentage point from the 6.9 percent rate in the same month last year, according to the state Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.

http://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/571249.html

What to look for in home generators

When the remnants of Hurricane Ike barreled through the Cincinnati area in September 2008, it left a path of destruction.

http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/AB/20130330/LIFE08/303300037/&gcheck=1

Weekend reading: Seniors smoking marijuana; Same-sex marriage and public health

The New York Times : Shuffleboard? Oh, Maybe Let's Get High Instead For Cher Neufer, a 65-year-old retired teacher, socializing with friends means using marijuana.

http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130330/Weekend-reading-Seniors-smoking-marijuana3b-Same-sex-marriage-and-public-health.aspx

Kay's Country Cafe closes

The eatery is owned by David Duncan, Jr. and managed by David Duncan, Sr. A county's health inspection indicated the need for the facility to shape up or risk losing its permit.

http://www.yadkinripple.com/view/full_story/22060752/article-Kay%E2%80%99s-Country-Cafe-closes?

Wage theft is not uncommon

"When I tell people about the wage theft crisis, they are surprised to learn how widespread the problem is.

http://www.dailycamera.com/guest-opinions/ci_22901778/wage-theft-is-not-uncommon?source=rss

Employment Lawyers 'Kolman Ely PC' Offers Free Consultation And Works ...

Free Employment Law Consultation For Victims Of Wrongful Termination, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Discrimination & Hostile Work Environments By Pennsylvania Employment Lawyers With Offices In Pittsburgh, Penndel & Philadelphia.

http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/employment-lawyers-quotkolman-ely-pcquot-offers-free-consultation-and-works-on-a-contingency-basis-with-three-pennsylvania-locations-in-philadelphia-pittsburgh-amp-penndel-337338.php

LORD Corporation Indiana Plant Honored With Governor's Workplace Safety Award

CARY, NC, March 30, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- LORD Corporation announced that their manufacturing plant in Indianapolis was honored with the Indiana Governor's Workplace Safety Award, in the category of Internal Outreach and Education, for advancing occupational safety and health.

http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/lord-corporation-indiana-plant-honored-with-governors-workplace-safety-award-337231.php

No criminal charges for Harper

A Sandusky County assistant prosecutor announced Friday that no criminal charges will be filed against the former Sandco Industries CEO accused of doctoring mileage and expense reports.

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Dunkirk takes one last stab at employee handbook

There has been some back and forth on the Dunkirk Town Board about some policies in the employee handbook.

http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/583028/Dunkirk-takes-one-last-stab-at-employee-handbook.html?nav=5047

Small-business owners invited to learn about human resources

The event will be from 6 to 8 p.m. April 17 at the Delaplaine Arts and Education Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick a legal primer on such topics as the Fair Labor Standards Act, Equal Employment Opportunity and the Americans with Disabilities Act; Fee for the presentation is $25. Register online at www.scorefrederick.com or call 240-215-4757.

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35 Atlanta educators arrested in massive test-fixing scandal

It certainly seems like every time an urban area outperforms the norm an investigation uncovers fraud and test fixing.

http://www.poormojo.org/pmjadaily/archives/039661.php

Black conservatives out of touch with community

During this year's Conservative Political Action Conference, the American Conservative Union paraded its star lineup of African Americans who share their political philosophy.

http://www.mysanantonio.com/opinion/commentary/article/Black-conservatives-out-of-touch-with-community-4392813.php

"Appropriate Care Clause" Imposes Duty on Claimant to Seek and...

What happens when the claimant refuses to seek and accept medical care that might enable the claimant to return to work? Take a look at the recent case of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Life v. Cotter ,* FACTS : James Cotter sought and obtained disability benefits under disability insurance he purchased, and thus was a non-ERISA case.

http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=df1e6c05-9d2c-4e73-936e-cdbc8d51d75d

$1 million fine upheld in Rhode Island nightclub fire case

The state workers' compensation court on Friday upheld a $1 million fine against the brothers who owned a Rhode Island nightclub where 100 people died in a 2003 fire, a decision that said the brothers flagrantly violated a law that required them to carry workers' compensation insurance for almost three years.

http://www.berkshireeagle.com/northeastnews/ci_22904790/1-million-fine-upheld-rhode-island-nightclub-fire?source=rss

Argyle receives clean audit

An independent financial auditor reported several positive highlights to Argyle council members after reviewing the town's 2011-12 fiscal year finances.

http://www.dentonrc.com/local-news/local-news-headlines/20130329-argyle-receives-clean-audit.ece

1 percent sales tax could raise $10 million

Once again, La Salle County voters will decide whether an extra penny in sales tax should be collected on every dollar spent on many purchases to help county schools.

http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=472990

It's My Back, Man

I listened to Ira Glass' podcast This American Life this morning. I know better, but I tuned in anyway, expecting to be irritated.

http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/its-my-back-man/979512

Gay Marriage, Obama's Whistle-Blower Crackdown and More

Truthdig Radio airs Thursdays at 4 p.m. Pacific time on 90.7 KPFK in Los Angeles .

http://www.truthdig.com/avbooth/item/gay_marriage_obamas_whistle-blower_crackdown_and_more_20130329/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Truthdig+Truthdig%3A+Drilling+Beneath+the+Headlines

Ex-Bingham Associate With Sleep Disorder Wins Round at Appeal Court

A former Bingham McCuchen associate who says the firm refused to accommodate her sleep disorder can sue the firm in superior court, the Second District Court of Appeal ruled Friday.

http://www.law.com/jsp/ca/PubArticleCA.jsp?id=1202594172449&rss=rss_ca_news

Former Atlanta schools chief faces racketeering charge in testing scandal

A grand jury today indicted Beverly L. Hall, the former superintendent powerhouse of the Atlanta School District, on racketeering and other charges, bringing a dramatic new chapter to one of the largest cheating scandals in the country.

http://www.telegram.com/article/20130329/NEWS/130329571/1052

Doubts over Leeds General Infirmary death rates

Mortality figures which led to children's congenital heart surgery being suspended at Leeds General Infirmary were "not fit to be used", a senior doctor claimed yesterday.

http://www.scotsman.com/news/health/doubts-over-leeds-general-infirmary-death-rates-1-2866902

The NSA Four: Blowing the Whistle on Corruption Around Boondoggle for ...

Timothy Shorrock, author of Spies for Hire: The Secret World of Outsourced Intelligence , wrote a major feature story for The Nation this week on the four whistleblowers from the National Security Agency-William Binney, Thomas Drake, William Binney, Edward Loomis and J. Kirk Wiebe-who Shorrock writes were "falsely accused of leaking in 2007" and ... (more)

http://dissenter.firedoglake.com/2013/03/29/the-nsa-four-blowing-the-whistle-on-corruption-around-boondoggle-for-private-intelligence-contractors/

Spring sparks jobs in Mesa County

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - Good news for Mesa County...February's numbers are in and our unemployment rates have dropped.

http://www.nbc11news.com/home/headlines/Spring-spikes-job-increase-200670901.html

Protections sought for gays, lesbians

Lauren Jasenak, left, holds a letter regarding her dismissal from the Boy Scouts while seated with her mother, Janet Jasenak.

http://www.livingstondaily.com/article/20130329/NEWS01/303290314/

State Senate Bill Could Be Unconstitutional

A bill that passed out of the Senate and is being considered in the House may be a constitutional violation.

http://www.wbiw.com/state/archives/2013/03/state_senate_bill_could_be_unc.php

Audit: Tennessee overpaid $73M for jobless benefits

Tennessee made more than $73 million in unnecessary unemployment payments over the past six years, according to a new state audit.

http://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/blog/morning_call/2013/03/audit-tennessee-overpaid-73m-for.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_memphis+%28Memphis+Business+Journal%29

Audit: Tennessee overpaid $73M for jobless benefits

Tennessee made more than $73 million in unnecessary unemployment payments over the past six years, according to a new state audit.

http://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/morning_call/2013/03/audit-tennessee-overpaid-73m-for.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_nashville+%28Nashville+Business+Journal%29

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Lake County hopes to partner with Lake Technical Center, the school board and local business leaders to help fill manufacturing workforce needs here.

http://www.dailycommercial.com/News/LakeCounty/28march2013jobs

Buffalo job market improved in February

The monthly report said the Buffalo-Niagara Falls market picked up 3,000 private-sector jobs, an increase of 0.7 percent, compared to a year ago.

http://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2013/03/29/buffalo-job-market-improved-in-february.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_23+%28Human+Resources+Industry+News%29

It's My Back, Man

I listened to Ira Glass' podcast This American Life this morning. I know better, but I tuned in anyway, expecting to be irritated.

http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/its-my-back-man/979512

Protections sought for gays, lesbians

A Brighton High School graduate has been cited in a statewide call to include protections for gays, lesbians and transgendered residents in Michigan's 37-year-old civil-rights law.

http://www.livingstondaily.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013303290314

TN overpaid $73 million in jobless benefits

A series of failures in the operation of the state's unemployment insurance program has resulted in the overpayment of more than $73 million in benefits and created a backlog so long that Tennesseans have had to face unreasonable delays before receiving aid, according to a state audit report released Thursday.

http://www.tennessean.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tennessean.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013303290072%26nclick_check%3D1

New Pennsylvania debit card for workers' comp payments

The state of Pennsylvania has moved to a new debit card program for workers' comp recipients, which will offer access to a wider range of ATMs and no fee cash withdrawals.

http://world.einnews.com/247pr/337308

Another View: For many, 'golden years' will not glimmer

The simple fact is that most workers are saving too little to retire, according to the Employee Benefits Research Institute, which tracks pension issues.

http://www.thetowntalk.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thetowntalk.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013303290003%26nclick_check%3D1

Bill tightens leash on service animals

Oregon lawmakers could tighten the reins on which service animals are allowed in businesses such as grocery stores, restaurants and buses.

http://www.statesmanjournal.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.statesmanjournal.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013303290018%26nclick_check%3D1

FDR Labor Secretary Frances Perkins wins a Lent Madnessa tournament

WASHINGTON The NCAA's March Madness is down to the Sweet Sixteen, but Lent Madness has already skipped through the Saintly Sixteen, the Elate Eight, and the Faithful Four to crown an unlikely champion with a golden halo.

http://www.religionnews.com/2013/03/28/fdr-labor-secretary-frances-perkins-wins-lent-madness-tournament/

Protections sought for gays, lesbians

Photo by GILLIS BENEDICT/DAILY PRESS & ARGUS Lauren Jasenak, left, holds a letter regarding her dismissal from the Boy Scouts while seated with her mother, Janet Jasenak.

http://www.livingstondaily.com/article/20130329/NEWS01/303290314/Protections-sought-gays-lesbians

Hudson Valley job growth slows

Job growth in the Hudson Valley is continuing to hold up, the latest data from the state Department of Labor show.

http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.poughkeepsiejournal.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013303290040%26nclick_check%3D1

New York Auto Show: Nissan NV200 Mobility NY Taxi

Even though the Nissan NV200 New York Taxi hasn't gone into service yet, Nissan is already expanding the NV200 Taxi lineup.

http://www.autobytel.com/auto-shows/united-states/new-york/new-york-auto-show-nissan-nv200-mobility-ny-taxi-116040/

Norwich-New London region bucks trend with February job gains

The Norwich-New London area was one of only two regions in Connecticut to see job gains last month, according to figures released Thursday by the state Department of Labor.

http://www.theday.com/article/20130329/BIZ02/303299992/1044

Disclosing Disability

The disclosure of medical information is a highly sensitive and personal issue. While it is generally not required, the healthcare industry poses additional complexity because of safety issues and the potential for transmission of diseases and/or causing physical harm that is not as prevalent in other fields.

http://nurse-practitioners-and-physician-assistants.advanceweb.com/Features/Articles/Disclosing-Disability.aspx

News briefs from around Tennessee at 1:58 a.m. EDT

Tennessee's Department of Labor and Workforce Development mismanaged the unemployment program, causing overpayments that exceed $73 million, according to a state audit.

http://www.sfgate.com/news/crime/article/News-briefs-from-around-Tennessee-at-1-58-a-m-EDT-4390484.php

Briefs: Delta sells Eagan data center in lease-back deal

Delta Air Lines sold its Eagan data center for $37 million in a sale-lease-back arrangement with Digital Towerview LLC, according to a real estate value certificate filed Wednesday.

http://www.startribune.com/business/200541801.html

Jobless claims take sudden upturn

The number of people applying for new jobless benefits rose more than expected in the most recent weekly report, which contained mixed data on an employment environment that has seen substantial gains in recent months.

http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130329/BIZ/303290307/-1/NEWS

Retirement Dilemmas Revealed by the Family Office

Fewer than half of Americans have calculated how much they need to save for retirement.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2013/3/prweb10581477.htm

First-time jobless claims up more than expected

The number of people applying for new jobless benefits rose more than expected in the most recent weekly report, which contained mixed data on an employment environment that has seen substantial gains in recent months.

http://www.thenewstribune.com/2013/03/29/2534899/first-time-jobless-claims-up-more.html?storylink=rss

Round two for village budget

According to Police Chief Steve Smith, the department has been filling the shifts of a full-time vacancy with part-time officers for more than two years.

http://elburnherald.com/28832/2013/03/29/round-two-for-village-budget/

Hyatt Place Hotel coming to Lincoln near Pinnacle Bank Arena

Developers announced Thursday that a Hyatt Place Hotel is coming to Lincoln, just one block from the Pinnacle Bank Arena at P and Canopy Streets.

http://www.omaha.com/article/20130329/MONEY/703299937/1697

Marietta, Belpre compete for grant

The city of Marietta may have some competition for $31,000 in Ohio Department of Natural Resources Nature Works Grant funding allocated to Washington County this year.

http://www.mariettatimes.com/page/content.detail/id/550781.html

Hyatt Place Hotel coming to Lincoln near Pinnacle Bank Arena

The sisters who started Mockingbird Cupcakes have the skills to run most of the aspects of their new business themselves, but not all of them at once.

http://www.omaha.com/article/20130329/MONEY/703299937

Laguna Honda whistle-blowers awarded settlement

The city of San Francisco has given a $750,000 settlement to whistle-blowers Derek Kerr and Maria Rivero -- former doctors at Laguna Honda Hospital.

http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/iteam&id=9045267&rss=rss-kgo-article-9045267

Why Your Kid Can't Get a Job

This article was co-authored by veteran Silicon Valley marketing executive Tom Hayes, currently founder and CEO of MePedia.com According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, one out of every two Millennials-age 18 to 32-is either unemployed or under-employed. Numbering approximately 80 million people , this cohort is now the most educated, yet ... (more)

http://www.forbes.com/sites/mikemalone/2013/03/29/why-your-kid-cant-get-a-job/

Military contractor pulling out from Ga. base

Nearly 300 people are expected to be laid off when a contractor at the Robins Air Force Base shuts down at the end of May.

http://www.11alive.com/rss/article/285788/3/Military-contractor-pulling-out-from-Ga-base

Wage investigators visit Fire Island contractors

Large piles of debris still sit on the front lawns of some of the homes in Ocean Beach before a major FEMA/ Army Corps of Engineers debris clean-up of Fire Island .

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/wage-investigators-visit-fire-island-contractors-1.4925176

Columbia Council panel seeks handicapped accessibility review

A committee of Columbia City Council has recommended that council hire a consultant to evaluate how accessible City Hall is to people with disabilities, and to train city workers on federal laws that govern the physically challenged.

http://www.thestate.com/2013/03/28/2698683/columbia-council-panel-seeks-handicapped.html#RSS=local

Accent Signage Responds to Mass Shooting Death Lawsuit

For the first time, the company that was the site of Minnesota's deadliest workplace shooting is responding to the wrongful death lawsuit against it, asking a judge to dismiss the case because it argues the claim is barred from being filed in district court under state workers compensation law and because the plaintiffs cannot prove gross ... (more)

http://kstp.com/news/stories/s2979702.shtml?cat=1

South Pasadena assistant city manager accused of workplace discrimination

Newly appointed Assistant City Manager Hilary Straus has been accused of workplace discrimination and illegal retaliation against a former colleague during his time as city manager of Hanford, a city of 52,000 near Bakersfield.

http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/news/ci_22895949/south-pasadena-assistant-city-manager-accused-workplace-discrimination

Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta Honored

Cesar Chavez Day is a state holiday in California - one of eight states to recognize the date, and one of the few holidays in the nation dedicated to a labor leader.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/03/28/1197764/-Cesar-Chavez-Dolores-Huerta-Honored

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An audit of the Veterans Affairs regional office in Nashville found that staff did not always accurately process medical disability and traumatic brain injury claims filed by veterans and said more outreach was... An audit of the Veterans Affairs regional office in Nashville found that staff did not always accurately process medical disability and ... (more)

http://www.wate.com/story/21824429/audit-state-overpays-73m-in-unemployment

Jobless benefits climb to 357,000. GDP growth for 4th quarter tiny bit better than first report

In what could be the first signs of an impact from the budget sequestration, the Department of Labor reported Thursday that for the week ending March 23, seasonally adjusted initial claims for jobless benefits rose to 357,000, up 16,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 341,000. For the comparable week of 2012, new claims were 363,000. The ... (more)

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/03/28/1197586/-Jobless-benefits-climb-to-357-000-GDP-growth-for-4th-quarter-tiny-bit-better-than-first-report?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+dailykos%2Findex+%28Daily+Kos%29

Former WGME anchor Rafferty suing station

Doug Rafferty, a former longtime news anchor for WGME-TV who says he was removed from his job after an on-air stroke and later received a steep pay cut, is suing the television station and its Maryland parent company, claiming disability and age discrimination.

http://www.kjonline.com/news/former-wgme-anchor-rafferty-suing-station_2013-03-28.html

National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) meeting

All federal civil service employees and retirees are invited to the meeting of Chapter 1511, National Active and Retired Federal Employees , 10:45 AM, Thursday, March 28, 2013.

http://www.annistonstar.com/pages/ad_details/?id=47997227

SCDEW Facing Budget Deficit

Despite three rounds of layoffs over the last six months, S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley's Department of Employment and Workforce is still hemorrhaging taxpayer cash.

http://www.fitsnews.com/2013/03/28/scdew-facing-budget-deficit/

Business videotaping ban clears Ind. House panel

Taking videos and photos at farms and factories without permission would become illegal under a proposal endorsed Thursday by an Indiana House committee despite objections from critics who say it would punish whistleblowers and criminalize the exposure of the truth.

http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/2358ae1e2b58412ebb6faf22c084c14e/IN-XGR--Videotaping-Ban

Arizona lawmakers tighten eligibility on jobless benefits

State lawmakers gave final approval Tuesday to putting new hurdles in the path of those seeking jobless benefits, sending the measure to Gov.

http://cvbugle.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=37877

Foldager's harbor work recognized

Flip Foldager, City of Seward, receives a Special Achievement Award at the Governor's Safety and Health conference in Anchorage.

http://sewardcitynews.com/2013/03/foldagers-harbor-work-recognized/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SewardCityNews+%28Seward+City+News%29

Lawmakers consider clarifying definition of service animal

Oregon lawmakers could tighten the reins on what service animals are allowed in businesses open to the public such as grocery stores, restaurants and buses.

http://www.statesmanjournal.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.statesmanjournal.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013303280067%26nclick_check%3D1

Site cleared at UCSC's Merrill College to begin improvements

Work has begun at UC Santa Cruz to prepare for renovations to the residential areas of one of oldest colleges on campus.

http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/rss/ci_22895730?source=rss

Scientific Study Shows SkillSurvey's Online Reference Checking...

SkillSurvey , Inc. announced today that the International Journal of Selection and Assessment published results of an extensive, large-sample study showing that SkillSurvey's Pre-Hire 360 , an online reference-checking assessment, statistically predicts involuntary turnover and future job performance of those hired.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/3/prweb10580134.htm

Livingston's Top March Stories

What do Patch readers wish would move into this long-vacant space on Route 10 in Livingston? A lawyer employed by a Livingston firm has pleaded guilty to forgery, falsifying bank records and misapplying entrusted clients' funds.

http://livingston.patch.com/articles/livingston-s-top-march-stories

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A state audit has found Tennessee's Department of Labor and Workforce Development mismanaged the unemployment program, causing overpayments that exceed $73 million.

http://www.wkrn.com/story/21823505/audit-state-overpays-73m-in-unemployment

Loyaltyworks' Safety Incentive Programs Reduce Insurance Premiums and Increase Safety Awareness

Loyaltyworks, an Atlanta-based premium provider of incentive programs, customer loyalty programs and employee recognition programs, is proud to announce an expanded focus on providing safety incentive programs.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/3/prweb10582423.htm

Audit Blasts Labor Department Management

Dead people and state employees were among those who wrongly received unemployment benefits in Tennessee, according to a newly released audit.

http://www.newschannel5.com/story/21823162/audit-blasts-labor-department-management

RFP - Nexsan Satabeast II Controllers w/Drives

Cherokee Nation Entertainment, LLC a wholly owned tribal company of the Cherokee Nation is seeking qualified bids from authorized distributors/resellers for NEXSAN equipment as specified on the attached bid sheet listed under the DOCUMENTS tab of this posting.

http://www.cherokee.org/PressRoom/9482/ProcurementDetails.aspx

On Our Radar: More Light, Act Right?

Amid all the recent buzz about the advantages of having a "startup culture," some big businesses are starting to take note, according to WSJ .

http://blogs.wsj.com/atwork/2013/03/28/on-our-radar-more-light-act-right/?mod=WSJ_Careers_At_Work

Senate endorses bill to curb illegal workers

House Bill 297 would suspend the license of a business that employs illegal immigrants and would allow the prosecution of whistleblowers who provide false reports of illegal labor.

http://www.abcfoxmontana.com/news/state/200422401.html

The NSA Four Blow More Whistles: "Blatant and Outright Favoritism" in NSA Contracts

Tim Shorrock's must-read piece in The Nation features the "NSA Four" - whistleblowers Thomas Drake , Bill Binney, J. Kirk Wiebe , and Edward Loomis - continuing to disclose waste, fraud, mismanagement and abuse they witnessed at NSA.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/03/28/1197557/-The-NSA-Four-Blow-More-Whistles-Blatant-and-Outright-Favoritism-in-NSA-Contracts

Disability Rolls Explode

Disability isn't just for the disabled anymore. The Obama Administration has been using it to keep the official unemployment rate down to only twice what it was under Bush by paying people not to work when they have "disabilities" including unprovable back pain and mental problems such as mood disorders, which between them account for the majority ... (more)

http://moonbattery.com/?p=27707

Senate endorses bill to curb illegal workers

House Bill 297 would suspend the license of a business that employs illegal immigrants and would allow the prosecution of whistleblowers who provide false reports of illegal labor.

http://www.kfbb.com/news/state/200422401.html

Investor Alert: Hagens Berman Notifies Star Scientific, Inc....

Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, a national investor-rights law firm, is notifying investors in Star Scientific, Inc.

http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2013/03/28/7023646.htm

Investor Alert: Hagens Berman Notifies Avid Technology, Inc....

Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, a national investor-rights law firm, is notifying investors in Avid Technology, Inc.

http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2013/03/28/7023645.htm

Weekly jobless claims highest since February

The number of people applying for new jobless benefits rose more than expected in the most recent weekly report, which contained mixed data on an employment environment that has seen substantial gains in recent months.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/weekly-jobless-claims-highest-since-february-2013-03-28?link=MW_home_latest_news

Study: Fame Isn't Fleeting

True fame lasts far longer than 15 minutes, according to a new study. The study, published in the American Sociological Review , found that the vast majority of people who become "truly famous" stay famous for years.

http://www.wtma.com/common/more.php?m=58&article=F6637ABF975C11E286DEFEFDADE6840A&mode=2

GOP strategist Matalin speaks out against 'ag-gag' bill

Republican pundit Mary Matalin is lobbying Indiana lawmakers to oppose a bill banning filming at farms and factories.

http://www.ibj.com/gop-strategist-matalin-speaks-out-against-ag-gag-bill/PARAMS/article/40447

Safety and new technology focus of Rockefeller's mine legislation

U.S. Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., called for more protection for miners who report safety violations as well as incorporating new technology into mine safety efforts during a forum on mine safety at Concord University Wednesday.

http://bdtonline.com/local/x1221100794/Safety-and-new-technology-focus-of-Rockefeller-s-mine-legislation

Job Opening in East Dublin, Dublin, Dudley

Call the Department of Labor Career Center at 751-6164 and give them the job number of the position that interests you.

http://dublin.13wmaz.com/news/best/94752-job-opening-east-dublin-dublin-dudley

'Dying needlessly': Nurse condemns treatment of late elderly mother

Elderly people are "dying needlessly" at Epsom Hospital, according to a nurse at the hospital who has condemned the lack of dignity and respect afforded her mother who died there last month.

http://www.surreycomet.co.uk/news/10320085._Dying_needlessly___Nurse_condemns_treatment_of_late_elderly_mother/

CASSIDY: Three years of Obamacare hustling

With the passage of Obamacare's third anniversary, I've been thinking about all the implications of the law and, frankly, I feel hustled.

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/mar/28/three-years-of-obamacare-hustling/?

Pros and cons of raising minimum wage

The recently failed back-and-forth struggle by both political parties to reach a real compromise over the contentious sequestration has masked another looming subject that may prove to be just as controversial: Raising the minimum wage.

http://www.thedailyjournal.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedailyjournal.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013303280017%26nclick_check%3D1

A global approach to the investment industry

Chris Tobe, CFA, CAIA is a top expert on Defined Contribution investing, particularly Stable Value and Target Date Funds, for over 20 years and is the founder of Stable Value Consultants .

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/future-of-finance-project-is-a-good-start-2013-03-28

Another View: A bull market for investors; a bear market for workers

The U.S. Department of Labor reported that 236,000 new jobs were created in February.

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desmoinesregister.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013303280079%26nclick_check%3D1

Job fair is Tuesday

Job seekers should bring updated resumes and be prepared for interviews when attending the Great Falls Community Job Fair on Tuesday at Montana ExpoPark Exhibition Hall 400 3rd St.

http://www.greatfallstribune.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.greatfallstribune.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013303280004%26nclick_check%3D1

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CriminalBackgroundRecords.com Strongly Recommends Utilizing a Third-Party Background Screening Company in Light of Continued Confusion Over Use of Criminal Histories In light of continued confusion over the use of Criminal Histories as part of a pre-employment background screening process, CriminalBackgroundRecords.com strongly recommends and ... (more)

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In light of continued confusion over the use of Criminal Histories as part of a pre-employment background screening process, CriminalBackgroundRecords.com strongly recommends and supports the use of a third-party background agency to remain compliant with Federal and State law, specifically in regards to the use of Criminal Histories.

http://www.americanbankingnews.com/2013/03/28/criminalbackgroundrecords-com-strongly-recommends-utilizing-a-third-party-background-screening-company-in-light-of-continued-confusion-over-use-of-criminal-histories/

Oversight will help, not hurt, the NYPD

City Council Speaker Christine Quinn recently announced her support of a bill to establish independent oversight for the Police Department.

http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/oversight-hurt-nypd-article-1.1300678?localLinksEnabled=false

GOP operative Matalin opposes 'ag-gag' bill

Groups representing Indiana farmers and manufacturers have been pushing a bill that would ban covert filming of their operations.

http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/GOP-operative-Matalin-opposes-ag-gag-bill-4390689.php

Stuart backs skipper Hayne

RICKY Stuart has hit back at claims Jarryd Hayne's not the right man to captain Parramatta and wants the fullback to keep on talking to referees.

http://www.sportsnewsfirst.com.au/articles/2013/03/28/stuart-backs-skipper-hayne/

Disability accomodations: Helping or hindering?

Each day, nearly 16,500 students travel the Southern Miss campus attending their classes.

http://www.studentprintz.com/disability-accomodations-helping-or-hindering-1.3016555

Feds fine Spectra contractor $70,000 for safety violations during Bayonne installation

Aconstruction company installing a portion of the controversial Spectra natural gas pipeline in Bayonne has been fined $70,000 by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

http://www.nj.com/jjournal-weeklies/index.ssf/2013/03/feds_fine_spectra_contractor_7.html

Assemblyman opens new office in Tustin

Wagner was scheduled to attend a ribbon cutting for it Wednesday with his district and Sacramento staff.

http://www.ocregister.com/news/district-501350-office-tustin.html

Pennsylvania woman wins case alleging pregnancy discrimination

A recent case demonstrates some of the remedies that may be available when an employer wrongfully discriminates against a woman because of her gender.

http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/pennsylvania-woman-wins-case-alleging-pregnancy-discrimination-337035.php

Transparency in Government During Sunshine Week 2013

Congress was the focal point of two events during Sunshine Week 2013 . On March 12, the Congressional Transparency Caucus hosted an event examining recent progress concerning the Freedom of Information Act reform.

http://newsbreaks.infotoday.com/NewsBreaks/Transparency-in-Government-During-Sunshine-Week--88658.asp

Concerned groups visit Department of Justice

A conflict resolution office within the Department of Justice is working with Down syndrome advocacy groups and the family of a New Market man who died in January while in the custody of off-duty sheriff's deputies.

http://www.frederickNewsPost.com/sections/news/display.htm?storyid=148688

Lawsuit alleges sexual harassment in Middle Smithfield Township

Robyn Pugh is suing Middle Smithfield Township and current and former supervisors for sexual harassment and discrimination, and to be reinstated as the township's golf course and sewer system director, according to federal court papers.

http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130328/NEWS/303280314/-1/rss01

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Letter To Editor: Bob Howard

Dear Editor: Having been involved closely with the township, I see first-hand how it is Bob who has pushed to defend our vital transportation and general assistance services from any cuts.

http://www.russell-publications.com/articles/14091/letter-to-editor-bob-howard

Swansea library cat causes controversy

It's front page news in southeastern Massachusetts. A quiet, unassuming cat is causing big problems for at least one person in Swansea.

http://www1.whdh.com/news/articles/local/10010213686093/swansea-library-cat-causes-controversy/

Goffstown resident pushes for better handicap access for voting

As a polling site on election day, Goffstown High School is technically compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act access requirements, but more could be done.

http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130328/NEWHAMPSHIRE1409/130329106

Our View: It's time to build a new library in Acushnet

Fiscal responsibility is about more than keeping the purse strings pulled tight.

http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130328/OPINION/303280331/-1/rss07

Pell City Center reorganizing staff

The Pell City Center is expanding and building upon its services and mission by reorganizing its staff.

http://www.dailyhome.com/view/full_story/22089361/article-Pell-City-Center-reorganizing-staff?instance=home_right_bot

ADA, Cemetery Upgrades on North Adams' Agenda

The city hopes to begin bringing the city up to compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act in the next few months.

http://www.iberkshires.com/story/43566/ADA-Cemetery-Upgrades-on-North-Adams-Agenda.html?source=top_stories

U.S. legal office settlement at Summit sheriff's office

Copyright i 1 2 2013 Beacon Journal Publishing Co. Inc and Black Press. All Rights Reserved.

http://www.ohio.com/news/u-s-legal-office-settlement-at-summit-sheriff-s-office-1.384883

Former Delco guard alleges racism at George W. Hill prison

A fired Delaware County corrections officer filed a complaint Wednesday with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleging rampant racism and illegal conduct at the George W. Hill Correctional Facility in Glen Mills.

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20130327_Former_Delco_guard_alleges_racism_at_George_W__Hill_prison.html

Employment resources for older job seekers

What resources can you recommend to help older job seekers? I'm 62 and have been out of work for nearly a year now and need some help.

http://www.sierrastar.com/2013/03/27/61983/employment-resources-for-older.html

Muslims file complaints, saying they were fired for praying at work

An advocacy group says 18 Muslims have filed federal complaints against a Westerville-based logistics company, saying they were fired for praying at work.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3001498/posts

How To Manage Your 401

From contributions all the way to rollover, a smart approach to managing your 401 will help you prepare for retirement.

http://www.smartmoney.com/retirement/planning/how-to-manage-your-401k-1307461019143/?link=SM_mostemailed

BlackSand Capital selling interest in Maile Sky Court hotel in Waikiki

An affiliate of the Honolulu-based real estate private equity firm BlackSand Capital is selling some fo the hotel condominium units in the Maile Sky Court hotel in Waikiki to a Delaware-based entity called MSC Owner.

http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2013/03/27/blacksand-capital-selling-interest-in.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_national+%28Bizjournals+National+Feed%29

Huron County has 6th worst jobless rate in Ohio

The local jobless rate for February was 12.2 percent, according to data released this week by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services .

http://www.norwalkreflector.com/article/2404811

Louisiana Receives Another $1.1 Million In Isaac Employment Assistance

Louisiana will receive $1,119,339 in National Emergency Grant funding to continue assistance for unemployed individuals performing clean-up work as a result of Hurricane Isaac.

http://myarklamiss.com/fulltext?nxd_id=201142

MD: MTA Unveils New 'MV-1' Mobility VehiclesFrom: Maryland Transit Administration

The announcement marks the beginning of the MTA's long term goal of replacing the mobility fleet's sedans and many of its cut-away buses with these innovative, mobility-friendly, more fuel efficient vehicles.

http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10910946/md-mta-unveils-new-mv-1-mobility-vehicles

Anti-discrimination bill falters in House

A bill that would make it illegal to fire or evict someone in West Virginia because they are gay won't become law in the state this year.

http://www.dailymail.com/News/statehouse/201303270123

Oregon Department of Transportation and Hillsboro hosting open house on 'significant' road project

A $14 million Oregon Department of Transportation and Hillsboro road and utility project is coming soon, and the agencies want to hear from the public.

http://www.oregonlive.com/hillsboro/index.ssf/2013/03/oregon_department_of_transport.html

TriMet Lift fares going up on Monday to $2.45, a 30 cent increase

The fare for TriMet's Lift rides will increase by 30 cents on Monday, climbing from $2.15 for a one-way trip to $2.45. The increase is part of a phased-in approach to raising the cost of rides on the Lift system, which provides door-to-door transportation for paratransit riders.

http://www.oregonlive.com/commuting/index.ssf/2013/03/trimet_lift_fares_going_up_on.html

Self-Directed IRAs on the Rise - IRA Financial Group Expands Miami...

Increased demand for self-directed IRA LLC structures leads IRA Financial Group to expand and relocate its Miami office to 1688 Meridian Avenue in Miami Beach.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/ira-financial-gorup-miami/self-directed-ira-office/prweb10569221.htm

Help Wanted: Local Job Openings Mar. 27

For those seeking work in the area - or those who are looking for a new job, or even a second job - here's a list of local job openings.

http://farmingdale.patch.com/articles/help-wanted-local-job-openings-mar-27

It's My Back, Man

I listened to Ira Glass' podcast This American Life this morning. I know better, but I tuned in anyway, expecting to be irritated.

http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/its-my-back-man/979512

For some, shaping up means saving money

Four days after the "official" start of spring, it finally is starting to feel like spring today.

http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20130327/BUSINESS/303270006/1124/?gcheck=1

Md. lawmakers look to aid pregnant women on the job

The case of a Maryland delivery driver is providing a legal backdrop to efforts by state lawmakers to aid pregnant women in the workplace.

http://www.wtop.com/41/3264913/Md-lawmakers-look-to-aid-pregnant-women-on-the-job

Scant progress on jobs for disabled Americans

WASHINGTON -- Whether it means opening school track meets to deaf children or developing a new lunch menu with safe alternatives for students with food allergies, recent Obama administration decisions could significantly affect Americans with disabilities.

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Union Hypocrisy: AFL-CIO Conveniently Ignores The Union-Related Inferno That Killed 97 People

Unlike two years ago, on the 100th anniversary, when then-Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis spoke in New York City , Monday's AFL-CIO post merely served as a reminder-a reminder at how hypocritically today's union bosses and left-wing ideologues completely ignore the tragic deaths of 97 individuals in another inferno in 1986- 75 years after the ... (more)

http://www.redstate.com/2013/03/27/union-hypocrisy-afl-cio-conveniently-ignores-the-union-related-inferno-that-killed-97-people/

TN Steel Co Receives Workplace Safety Award

Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development Commissioner Burns Phillips announced that Nucor Steel Memphis, Inc.

http://www.safetyonline.com/doc.mvc/tn-steel-co-receives-workplace-safety-award-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a

200 Miles of Blisters and Deceit

Recently in Florida, a labor advocacy group called the Coalition of Immokalee Workers marched 200 miles from Fort Myers to Lakeland to protest against a company which it claims places corporate greed over immigrant rights.

http://spectator.org/archives/2013/03/27/200-miles-of-blisters-and-dece

Labor probe finds more than $73K due to employees

A Houma electrical company has paid more than $73,000 in back wages to 15 current and former employees following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division.

http://www.klfy.com/story/21803994/labor-probe-finds-more-than-73k-due-to-employees

Workers' comp plan goes against conservative ideals

I'm a conservative and therefore try to support candidates who are conservative; however, I've discovered to my dismay over the years that, too often, a politician's conservative principles are only pertinent to that politician when they are seeking votes or it supports what they want to do, but when what the politician wants to do is inconsistent ... (more)

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Judge v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

ARGUED:Gary S. Fields, Eisenberg, Benson & Fields, PLLC, Southfield, Michigan, for Appellant.

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Kids of slain mom won't get benefits

Sad news for six children of Zuheily Rosado, the Flagler County store clerk shot and killed on the job last month.

http://www.news4jax.com/news/Kids-of-slain-mom-won-t-get-benefits/-/475880/19485260/-/nkvrhoz/-/index.html

Will the Legal Malpractice Case Be Heard in Federal or State Court?

Jurisdiction in US District Court is a serious matter, and may be based upon diversity or upon federal question jurisdiction.

http://blog.bluestonelawfirm.com/legal-malpractice-news-will-the-legal-malpractice-case-be-heard-in-federal-or-state-court.html

Bill to make you 'ag-gag'

Under the guise of privacy protection, several state lawmakers have introduced a bill that would make it illegal for anyone to take a photograph on a farm without the owner's permission.

http://thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/bill-to-make-you-ag-gag-1.1463945?localLinksEnabled=false

Disabled man wins judgement against Disneyland

A disabled man who became stuck for 30 minutes on the "It's A Small World" ride when it malfunctioned was awarded $8,000 from Disneyland in a federal lawsuit.

http://www.swrnn.com/2013/03/27/disabled-man-wins-judgement-against-disneyland/

Tell Mel: Employer, workers rules are complex

On Sunday I wrote about workers at North American Materials & Manufacturing LLC who were complaining about not getting paid.

http://ww2.wwws-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013303270039

Jo-Ann Birch Inducted into Worldwide Who's Who for Excellence in Employment Law Training

Jo-Ann Birch, President of Fair Measures, Inc. has been recognized by Worldwide Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in employment law training.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/3/prweb10567364.htm

Building on a positive job report

There are signs of life in the Connecticut economy, but the patient is hardly fully healed or ready to climb off the operating table.

http://www.theday.com/article/20130327/OP01/303279980/1069/rss06

Judge Awards Small Sum to Man Trapped on Small World

A disabled man who became stuck for 30 minutes on the "It's A Small World" ride when it malfunctioned was awarded $8,000 from Disneyland in a federal lawsuit.

http://losalamitos.patch.com/articles/judge-awards-small-sum-to-man-trapped-on-small-world

Corporate Whistle Blower Center Now Urges Physicians To Become A...

The Corporate Whistle Blower Center is urging medical device representatives, medical device maker insiders, surgeons, or physicians in the US, or anywhere in the world to step forward if they possess significant proof a US based medical device company was, or is bribing physicians as a way to increase their sales, because this type of information ... (more)

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/3/prweb10563142.htm

Scant progress on jobs for disabled Americans

In this photo taken March 1, Jennifer Lortie begin her two-hour commute home after work, waiting for a bus in Willimantic, Conn.

http://www.shreveporttimes.com/viewart/20130327/NEWS05/303270316/Scant-progress-jobs-disabled-Americans

Sunspots 411

Things I have recently spotted that may be of interest to someone else: The Arts: From Wired : the preview of a new Star Trek movie.

http://sunandshield.blogspot.com/2013/03/sunspots-411.html

New Earth Launches Unique Online Portal to Analyze Supply Chains Social Conditions

The release of the Social Hotspots Database Web Portal opens up a world of social impact information for use by corporate directors, investors, product designers, supply chain managers, policymakers, academic researchers, international organizations, and others.

http://www.pr.com/press-release/481530

2 ex-mayors on move, sort of

Former Detroit Mayor Coleman A. Young's portrait, left, is now at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center.

http://www.freep.com/article/20130327/NEWS05/303270068/1001/news

Cape, Islands jobless rate falls

The employment outlook warmed up in February, as the Cape and Islands jobless rate dropped nearly a full percentage point from the same time last year.

http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130327/BIZ/303270331/-1/rss05

The big immigration fight isn't citizenship

The big fight inside the immigration reform talks right now is, at first glance, a little strange.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013/03/26/the-afl-cio-wants-foreign-workers-paid-more-than-native-born-ones-why/?tid=pm_business_pop

Disclosure? It's called free speech

In "Speech not always free," March 15, the subject of public employees' rights to speak openly about government operations is broached.

http://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/Disclosure-It-s-called-free-speech-4385897.php

Kay's Country Cafe closes

The eatery is owned by David Duncan, Jr. and managed by David Duncan, Sr. A county's health inspection indicated the need for the facility to shape up or risk losing its permit.

http://www.yadkinripple.com/view/full_story/22060752/article-Kay%E2%80%99s-Country-Cafe-closes?instance=commented

U.S. judge dismisses suit over special-needs pupil's death

The facts of 7-year-old Isabella Herrera's death last year after she stopped breathing on a school bus are tragic, a federal judge agrees.

http://www.tampabay.com/news/us-judge-dismisses--suit-over-special-needs-pupils-death/2111365

West York Area School District residents raise concerns about plans

Residents in the West York Area School District expressed concerns about the cost and necessity of some of the district's proposed renovations to the high school as well as the impact to their own homes at a neighborhood meeting Tuesday.

http://www.ydr.com/local/ci_22878426/west-york-area-school-district-residents-raise-concerns

Disabled Man Awarded $8,000 From Disneyland For Being Stuck On "It's A Small World"

A disabled man was awarded $8,000 from Disneyland in a federal lawsuit after he became stuck for 30 minutes on the "It's A Small World" ride.

http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2013/03/26/disabled-man-awarded-8000-from-disneyland-for-being-stuck-on-its-a-small-world/

Battle Brewing Over Funds Donated To Slain Officer

He died in the line of duty, serving as a Cold Spring police officer. Now, there is a court fight over all of the money people donated after his death.

http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2013/03/26/battle-brewing-over-funds-donated-to-slain-officer/

Yellow Cab, MTA add vehicles built for wheelchair users

Driver Mobility driver Everett Simpson sits in the handicap-accessible cab assigned to him to drive.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bs-bz-handicapped-cabs-20130327,0,873862.story

Workers Comp. Reform Rally

Injured workers joined union leaders on the steps of the state capitol to oppose a bill that would take workers comp cases out of the courts.

http://www.fox17.com/newsroom/top_stories/videos/wztv_workers-comp-reform-rally-17209.shtml?wap=0

Elementary school considers growing dome project

Sierra House Principal Ryan Galles visits the website of the company that would design the elementary school's proposed growing dome Tuesday.

http://www.tahoedailytribune.com/news/5729012-113/project-dome-galles-tahoe

Expansion - Growth - Hiring = Compensation Manager Needed

Thank you for your interest in the Expansion - Growth - Hiring = Compensation Manager Needed.

http://jobview.monster.com/Expansion-Growth-Hiring-Compensation-Manager-Needed-Job-Los-Angeles-CA-US-120889928.aspx

US news media has devolved to 'carnival act' - Hedges

Chris Hedges, author, columnist and former Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist for The New York Times spoke with RT about how FCC deregulation during the Clinton administration allowed a handful of corporations to dominate US media.

http://rt.com/op-edge/chris-hedges-corporate-media-896/

Oregon job fairs set for same day, unique purposes

In addition to veterans, the free event is open to active-duty members of the military, as well as guard and reserve members and spouses.

http://www.oregonlive.com/money/index.ssf/2013/03/oregon_job_fairs_set_for_same_day_unique_purposes.html

Farm pays back wages

A Johnston County sweet potato farm has paid fines to the N.C. Department of Labor after a 2011 investigation into its treatment of migrant workers.

http://www.theherald-nc.com/2013/03/26/26512/farm-pays-back-wages.html

Bayonne's Henry Repeating Arms cited for safety violations, fined $72K: OSHA

A Bayonne business still recovering from damages inflicted by superstorm Sandy has been cited with four repeat and four serious safety and health violations, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced today.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3001101/posts

The Koch brothers exemplify the planetary perils of extreme wealth

Among the billions of stars in ours and surrounding galaxies, very few have the potential for intelligent life.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/03/26/1197155/-The-Koch-brothers-exemplify-the-planetary-perils-of-extreme-wealth

Arizona Lottery's 21st $1 Million Powerball(R) Second Prize Claimed

The Arizona Lottery announces that the winner of the $1 million Powerball second prize from the drawing on March 23 has come forward.

http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/arizona-lotterys-21st-1-million-powerballr-second-prize-claimed-1772291.htm

Fringe Benefit Group Helps Government Contractors Cut Costs, Win Bids ...

Fringe Benefit Group helps government contractors and their insurance advisers comply with the new healthcare legislation and bid more effectively on prevailing wage jobs.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/3/prweb10573076.htm

Slain clerk's family denied $150K due to lapse in worker's comp insurance payment

Channel 9 obtained a criminal affidavit alleging the Zuheily Rosado's boss failed to pay worker's compensation insurance.

http://www.wftv.com/news/news/local/slain-clerks-family-denied-150k-due-lapse-workers-/nW42Y/

Montgomery County breaks ground on new Scotland rec center

After months of no visible progress, Montgomery County and Department of Recreation officials are holding a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday to celebrate the beginning of construction of the new Scotland Neighborhood Recreation Center in Potomac.

http://www.gazette.net/article/20130326/NEWS/130329145/1022/montgomery-county-breaks-ground-on-new-scotland-rec-center&template=gazette

Matthews And Christian Conservative Agree: Optimal When SCOTUS...

Ralph Reed , the founder of the Faith And Freedom Coalition, joined MSNBC host Chris Matthews on Tuesday to debate the merits of state-level bans on gay marriage.

http://www.mediaite.com/tv/matthews-and-christian-conservative-agree-optimal-when-scotus-doesnt-intervene-in-social-issues/

Anaheim General to shut down

Anaheim General Hospital, which made a rare turnaround two years ago after a near-fatal loss of federal funds, will go out of business in May.

http://www.ocregister.com/articles/hospital-501344-anaheim-general.html

Supervalu/Jewel Food Held in Contempt for Breaching Consent Decree...

A federal judge has held Supervalu, Inc., which owns the Jewel-Osco chain of stores, in contempt for failing to comply with conditions settling the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's disability discrimination lawsuit against the company, the federal agency announced today.

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/supervalujewel-food-held-in-contempt-fo-11900/

Ozarks Electric Cooperative to Pay $95,000 to Settle EEOC Religious Discrimination Suit

Ozarks Electric, an electric cooperative located in Fayetteville and Springdale, Ark., will pay $95,000 to a former employee and furnish other relief to settle a religious discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission , the agency announced today.

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/ozarks-electric-cooperative-to-pay-950-10359/

Como Park's historic footbridge on its way to complete renovation

A century ago, it functioned as an elegant main entrance to Como Regional Park, but in recent decades, the footbridge near the Historic Streetcar Station more closely resembled a crumbling wreck.

http://www.parkbugle.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1819:footbridge&catid=13:articles

GIS Compliance Webinar Receives Pre-Approval for Re-Certification...

The webinar, titled "A Final Consensus on Criminal Background Checks and Equal Employment Opportunity," addresses the EEOC's stance on criminal background checks and how to build a screening policy that balances a company's needs with the EEOC's guidance.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/3/prweb10562879.htm

Foster v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company

Frank FOSTER, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated, et al., Plaintiffs-Appellants, v. NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, Defendant-Appellee. ARGUED:Matthew H. Morgan, Nichols Kaster, PLLP, Minneapolis, MN, for Appellant.

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Feds sue Placer County nonprofit group

The lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission accuses Placer ARC of refusing to provide a certified American Sign Language interpreter for a deaf instructional aide.

http://www.mynews4.com/news/story/Feds-sue-Placer-County-nonprofit-group/oefEHnl2eUevW-gJGNV71A.cspx

Musical Wheelchairs: Why Did the Kennedy Center Eject Patrons From Some of its Priciest Seats?

When it comes to opera, Dan and Nancy Gamber of the District are fans in the serious, face-painting and tailgating sense of the word, if such practices existed for opera.

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/music/2013/03/26/musical-wheelchairs-why-did-the-kennedy-center-eject-patrons-from-some-of-its-priciest-seats/

Parisi v. Goldman Sachs Co

Lisa PARISI, Shanna Orlich, H. Christina Chen-Oster Plaintifs-Appellees, v. GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO., the Goldman Sachs Group, Defendants-Appellants. Robert Giuffra, Theodore O. Rogers, Jr., Suhana S. Han, Sullivan & Cromwell, LLP, New York, NY; Zachary D. Fasman, Barbara B. Brown, Paul Hastings, LLP, New York, NY, for Defendants-Appellants.F. Paul ... (more)

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Companies add stick to carrots while promoting health

Employers are increasingly trying to lower health care costs by using incentives to persuade workers to make better lifestyle choices, a new survey shows.

http://www.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/blog/morning-edition/2013/03/companies-add-stick-to-carrots.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_albuquerque+%28Albuquerque+Business+First%29

Health Care Reform is Prompting Changes in Employee Benefits

As brokers and employers get ready to meet the benefits challenges posed by health care reform, many American workers have concerns about how the reforms will affect their worksite benefits.

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20130326005437&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

Jellyvision Takes Employee Benefits Counselor Tool on the Road

Harry Gottlieb, employee communication expert and creator of ALEX , the virtual employee benefits counselor, is taking his act on the road .

http://www.andhranews.net/Business/2013/Jellyvision-Takes-Employee-Benefits-Counselor-Tool-13038.htm

Communications Unlimited Indiana Employees Represented by Gibbons...

Plaintiffs Chasen Shoopman, Sammy L. Hope, and Christopher Brown file an action to recover unpaid overtime wages and unlawful payroll deductions for themselves and other technicians who are similarly situated.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/3/prweb10561390.htm

Feds sue Placer County nonprofit group

The Sacramento Bee says the lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission accuses Placer ARC of refusing to provide a certified American Sign Language interpreter for a deaf instructional aide.

http://www.montereyherald.com/state/ci_22872198/feds-sue-placer-county-nonprofit-group

How Consumers And Providers Can Report Abuses By Managed Mental Health Care Companies

Managed mental health-care companies are a mess now that federal law has made it illegal for them to discriminate against people with a mental illness.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/toddessig/2013/03/26/how-consumers-and-providers-can-report-abuses-by-managed-mental-health-care-companies/

Feds sue Placer County nonprofit group

Federal regulators are suing a Placer County nonprofit for allegedly failing to provide reasonable accommodations to a deaf employee.The Sacramento Bee says the lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission accuses Placer ARC of refusing to provide a certified American Sign Language interpreter for a deaf instructional aide.The ... (more)

http://www.590ktie.com/article.aspx?id=6cf21cb1-010e-4ed4-8a5b-f39409797c8b&catid=-999

West Point discrimination suit settled

A federal race discrimination lawsuit was settled Monday just before a federal jury was seated to try it, documents show.

http://djournal.com/view/full_story/22071736/article-West-Point-discrimination-suit-settled-?instance=secondary_stories_left_column

Color Them Blind

It takes determination to out-demagogue New York City's anti-cop advocates, but the New York Times has done just that.

http://newmediajournal.us/indx.php/item/8801

Madison seeks $50,0000 grant for adding bus to elderly/disabled transit service

The City of Madison wants to add a bus similar to this one to boost its transit service for elderly and disabled residents.

http://blog.al.com/breaking/2013/03/madison_seeks_500000_grant_for.html

DeKalb City Council votes 7-1 to issue bonds for library expansion

Graphics design and public relations assistant Emily Gron carries items from a dumb waiter to her new work station on the third floor as Jodi Sapita works at her desk Wednesday at the DeKalb Public Library in DeKalb.

http://www.daily-chronicle.com/2013/03/25/dekalb-city-council-votes-7-1-to-issue-bonds-for-library-expansion/agak1e1/

Little progress on jobs for disabled Americans

Whether it means opening school track meets to a deaf child or developing a new lunch menu with safe alternatives for students with food allergies, recent Obama administration decisions could significantly affect Americans with disabilities.

http://www.delawareonline.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.delawareonline.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013303260044%26nclick_check%3D1

Brief

The new times are as follows: 6:30 a.m. and 8 a.m.; 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; 2:30 p.m. and 4:15 p.m.; and 6 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. from Cape May and Lewes, respectively.

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The Financially Organized Doctor

President & CEO of Larson Financial, the nation's largest financial planning firm exclusively for doctors, provides a guide to help doctors become more financially organized.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/3/prweb10558772.htm

Female Firefighter Claims City Denied Her Job

A Shelton volunteer firefighter is suing the city on charges it stalled in giving her a promotion despite a promise to make her deputy fire marshal.

http://shelton.patch.com/articles/shelton-firefighter-claims-city-denied-her-job

Theater Review: '9 to 5' works hard but doesn't get the job done

In Dolly Parton's bouncy title song for the "9 to 5" movie, the actors "tumble outta bed and stumble to the kitchen" to pour themselves "a cup of ambition, yawnin', stretchin', tryin' to come to life." If you saw it, you'll remember Jane Fonda hustling to her first day on the job, where she reports to Lily Tomlin.

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desmoinesregister.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013303260010%26nclick_check%3D1

Stewart v. Waco Independent School District

Steven Gregory White, Waco, TX, Martin J. Cirkiel, Cirkiel & Associates, P.C., Round Rock, TX, for Plaintiff-Appellant.Philip E. McCleery, Peter Kelley Rusek, Sheehy, Lovelace & Mayfield, Waco, TX, for Defendant-Appellee. Plaintiff-Appellant Andricka Stewart appeals from the district court's dismissal of her civil-rights action against ... (more)

http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-5th-circuit/1625872.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FindLaw5th+%28FindLaw+Case+Law+Updates+-++5th+Circuit+COA%29

Ex-treasurer charged with embezzling from Tampa steel workers

They appointed a new treasurer and asked for the financial books from the old treasurer, Martin Mosher.

http://www2.tbo.com/news/plant-city/2013/mar/26/ex-treasurer-charged-with-embezzling-from-tampa-st-ar-670660/

Viewing area planned for Port Angeles stack's tumble

Spectators, including new state Ecology Director Maia Bellon, will watch the April 8 demolition of the former Peninsula Plywood mill's 175-foot stack from nearby property.

http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013303269998

Winston Benefits Announces a New eBook on Employee Benefits...

Winston Benefits, a human resources solutions company, announces a free eBook: " Optimizing Enrollment & Communications ." The eBook guides companies through the steps of effectively communicating benefits plan information to employees.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/prwebwinstonbenefits/enrollmentcommunications/prweb10567601.htm

IRA Financial Group Presents Webinar on How to Flip Homes Tax-Free...

Using retirement funds to flip homes tax-free webinar is part of a series of free webinars offered by IRA Financial Group.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/ira-financial-group-/real-estate-flip-home-ira/prweb10568745.htm

U.S. Utility Credit Union Offers Financial Wellness Benefits and New Health Savings Perks

Utilities Employees Credit Union is helping American utility and energy workers and their families save more effectively for their health and medical expenses with an enhanced Health Savings Account product.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/prwebvirtual-credit-union/energy-employee-benefits/prweb10562888.htm

"Preserving First": $2.5 Million Renovation of the First Presbyterian...

The congregation at First Church is committed to 'Preserving First' to insure that its ministry will continue now and for generations to come.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/3/prweb10554920.htm

Don't Cease Background Screenings or Hire Unqualified Ex-Cons...

Confusion over the implications of new rules has some employers asking if they must cease background checks, lose control over who they hire and potentially expose employees to danger.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/prwebEEOC_background_checks/FCRA_background_checks/prweb10545323.htm

Wage and overtime violations increase as employers ask more from employees

The Fair Labor Standards Act requires that hourly workers receive overtime, if they work more than 40 hours per week; however, salaried employees are exempt.

http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/wage-and-overtime-violations-increase-as-employers-ask-more-from-employees-336740.php

San Jose Injury Lawyers at Scranton Law Firm Announce Launch of...

San Jose motorcycle accident lawyers at Scranton Law Firm have launched a new website dedicated to motorcycle accident victims hiring a San Jose motorcycle accident lawyer and the new No Cost Injury Hotline.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/san-jose-motorcyclelawyer/accidentlawsuitsettlement/prweb10569782.htm

City Council divided over commission nominee

City solcitor Charles D. Younger is looking into whether a vote is needed for an appointment on the Charter Review Commission.

http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=463405

Calvary Christian Center v. City of Fredericksburg Virginia

ARGUED:Erik William Stanley, Alliance Defending Freedom, Leawood, Kansas, for Appellant.

http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-4th-circuit/1625844.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FindLaw4th+%28FindLaw+Case+Law+Updates+-+4th+Circuit+COA%29

E. Thomas McClanahan: Women making much progress

Next month, brace yourself for another round of grumbling about gender discrimination in the workplace.

http://www.omaha.com/article/20130326/NEWS0802/703269965/1677

Brown: Put minimum above $10

Sherrod Brown says raising the federal minimum wage will be a ''tough sell'' on Capitol Hill with special interest groups against it, but the U.S. senator is going to ''make the fight'' to see an increase from the $7.25 an hour it's at now.

http://www.tribunechronicle.com/page/content.detail/id/585209/Brown--Put-minimum-above--10--video-.html?nav=5021

Guest column: Publix spokesman responds to accusations regarding Florida's migrant workers

Letters of about 200 words are preferred. Longer letters will be edited for space.

http://members.jacksonville.com/opinion/premium-opinion/2013-03-26/story/guest-column-publix-spokesman-responds-accusations?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+JacksonvillecomOpinion+%28Jacksonville.com%3A+Opinion%29

Calabrese Wants Reason For Cuts to HRC Funding

Earl Ray Tomblin and state and federal lawmakers in hopes they will put pressure on city officials to reconsider.

http://news-register.net/page/content.detail/id/583035/Calabrese-Wants-Reason-For-Cuts-to-HRC-Funding.html?nav=510

Town of Chichester, former fire chief settle wrongful termination suit

Chichester's former fire chief will be paid $27,500 to settle his wrongful termination lawsuit against the town, ending a long-standing dispute that started when two of his employees accused him of assault.

http://www.concordmonitor.com/news/5249413-95/vien-town-settle-accused

Rule change could threaten employee stock ownership plans

Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H., speaks to employees at Admix during a visit in Manchester on Monday.

http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130326/NEWS02/130329361

Huntington's Financial House Closer to Order

Fiscally, the March 25 meeting of Huntington City Council unanimously approved a $5 million dollar letter of credit from two banks solidifying the city's self-insured Workman's Compensation fund.

http://www.huntingtonnews.net/58579

Cop To Honor Mom In AIDS Bike Ride

One of Concord's police officers is making the gruelling, trip-of-a-lifetime bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles - for the second time.

http://concord-ca.patch.com/articles/cop-to-honor-mom-in-aids-bike-ride

Sommers Schwartz Announces the Election of Jason J. Thompson to its Board of Directors

Mar. 25, 2013 - SOUTHFIELD, Mich. -- Mr. Thompson, a senior shareholder with Sommers Schwartz, joined the firm in 2008 and chairs the firm's Complex Litigation Department.

http://www.prlog.org/12105895-sommers-schwartz-announces-the-election-of-jason-thompson-to-its-board-of-directors.html

We should save a lot more for retirement

The U.S. is facing a retirement crisis. The simple fact is that most workers are saving too little to retire, according to the Employee Benefits Research Institute, which tracks pension issues.

http://www.bryancountynews.net/section/3/article/26082/

$4 million renovation nears awaited unveiling

The Cougar snarls from center court of the gleaming new basketball floor at ConVal High School's renovated gym.

http://www.ledgertranscript.com/home/5265667-95/gym-floor-conval-grossi

Letter: Too much lying from our leaders

Today's iconic leaders are promptly forgiven after exposure for lying. Historical novelist Gore Vidal observed, "American are not concerned with anything that happened before yesterday," and called us "The United States of Amnesia." Following a worldwide blizzard of egregious duplicities by bankers, government bureaucrats, politicians, and business ... (more)

http://www.ledgertranscript.com/home/5193507-95/leaders-public-lying-amnesia

The Myth of Libertarianism and the Fight for LGBT Equality

Between Sen. Rob Portman's recent announcement that he supports marriage equality and the spate of similar sentiments being voiced at the recent Conservative Political Action Conference , it seems that every day the media is highlighting another powerful conservative figure speaking out in favor of marriage equality, and this is undeniably a ... (more)

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/maya-rupert/libertarianism-lgbt-equality_b_2941402.html

What to Cut: As Congress treats crises with new programs, government grows

Almost every president of the last 40 years has called for shrinking or streamlining the federal bureaucracy.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/03/25/what-to-cut-as-congress-treats-crises-with-new-programs-government-grows/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+foxnews%2Fpolitics+%28Internal+-+Politics+-+Text%29

Discrimination charges filed by former UT coach

Earlier this month, a lawyer for former University of Texas woman's head track coach Bevy Kearney filed a complaint with the EEOC and Texas Workforce Commission.

http://www.kvue.com/news/Details-in-Discrimination-Charges-filed-against-U-T-by-former-coach-199945741.html

Labor's whistleblower bill just window dressing without an overhaul

The federal government has put forward long-awaited legal protections for whistleblowers, but experts have told Crikey there are too many holes in the legislation.

http://www.crikey.com.au/2013/03/26/labors-whistleblower-bill-just-window-dressing-without-an-overhaul/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CrikeyDaily+%28Crikey+Daily%29

Plan to renovate Prescott Building needs voter approval

Town Hall will be vacated shortly before 2015 if a majority of voters approve a $3.4 million debt exclusion in May to renovate the historic Prescott Building.

http://www.sentinelandenterprise.com/rss/ci_22864625?source=rss

The Bounty Hunter In All of Us

Bounty hunters are typically imagined as big burly men who make a living by working within the law to bring down the bad guys.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/kellypope/2013/03/25/the-bounty-hunter-in-all-of-us/

Scant progress on jobs for disabled Americans

Whether it means opening school track meets to deaf children or developing a new lunch menu with safe alternatives for students with food allergies, recent Obama administration decisions could significantly affect Americans with disabilities.

http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/business/20130325/1115501500.shtml

Employment of disabled in America continues to lag

Whether it means opening school track meets to deaf children or developing a new lunch menu with safe alternatives for students with food allergies, recent Obama administration decisions could significantly affect Americans with disabilities.

http://www.capitolhillblue.com/node/46960

Decrease Seen In Employed Americans With Disabilities

Whether it means opening school track meets to deaf children or developing a new lunch menu with safe alternatives for students with food allergies, recent Obama administration decisions could significantly affect Americans with disabilities.

http://washington.cbslocal.com/2013/03/25/decrease-seen-in-employed-americans-with-disabilities/

Education Advocacy Group Objects to Government's Demand for Its E-mails

A prominent group that advocated for tougher oversight of for-profit colleges now finds itself at the center of a legal battle with investigators from the U.S. Department of Education.

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