Hiring numbers mean good news for job seekers

U.S. employers added 157,000 jobs in January, and hiring was much stronger at the end of 2012 than previously thought, providing reassurance that the job market held steady even as economic growth stalled.

http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130202/NEWS/302020325/-1/NEWS

Pools must now accommodate disabled swimmers

Some 23 years after Congress used federal muscle to open jobs, public transportation and public accommodations to disabled Americans, another venue is coming under the federal mandate -- swimming pools.

http://www.wgal.com/news/health/Pools-must-now-accommodate-disabled-swimmers/-/9360276/18364144/-/format/rsss_2.0/-/68ytcvz/-/index.html

NYPD officer commits suicide over alleged sexual harassment from supervisor

New York City police officer Matthew Schindler, who was a 15-year NYPD veteran, a husband, and a father of three children, took his life recently.

https://www.examiner.com/article/nypd-officer-commits-suicide-over-alleged-sexual-harassment-from-supervisor?cid=rss

Bill to help Newtown police faces obstacles

The town's police officers are becoming increasingly frustrated by state lawmakers' lack of progress on a proposal to extend worker's compensation benefits to first responders affected by the murders of 20 children and six adults at the Sandy Hook Elementary School .

http://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Bill-to-help-Newtown-police-faces-obstacles-4245964.php

Bill to help Newtown police faces obstacles

The town's police officers are becoming increasingly frustrated by state lawmakers' lack of progress on a proposal to extend worker's compensation benefits to first responders affected by the murders of 20 children and six adults at the Sandy Hook Elementary School.

http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_43460/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=2&contentguid=rNWY5Rph&pn=0

Number of Kansans retiring back to pre-recession levels

Kansans older than 55 were more likely to have a job, or be looking for one, in the depths of the Great Recession, but in the last year many have voluntarily left work, Kansas Department of Labor senior labor economist Tyler Tenbrink said.

http://cjonline.com/news/business/2013-02-02/number-kansans-retiring-back-pre-recession-levels

Lady Gaga 'has to pay' if assistant was 'at her beck and call' day and night

Celebrity top news for Saturday, Feb. 2 is that former Lady Gaga employee Jennifer O'Neill wants her $380,000 in overtime back pay.

http://www.examiner.com/article/lady-gaga-has-to-pay-if-assistant-was-at-her-beck-and-call-day-and-night?cid=rss

Should a US Attorney take pride in helping to "have produced the...

The question in the title of this post is prompted by this interesting local article coming from Indiana which a kind reader sent my way today.

http://sentencing.typepad.com/sentencing_law_and_policy/2013/02/should-a-us-attorney-take-pride-in-helping-to-have-produced-the-longest-average-prison-sentences-in-.html

Americans with Disabilities Act opens pools to disabled swimmers

Some 23 years after Congress used federal muscle to open jobs, public transportation and public accommodations to disabled Americans, another venue is coming under the federal mandate -- swimming pools.

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=295505

Duval schools spokeswoman transferred for use of 'redneck,' poor judgment

Former Duval County Public Schools spokeswoman Jill Johnson was transferred from her position after an African-American subordinate filed a complaint of workplace discrimination against her, according to district documents made public Friday.

http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2013/02/02/6897344.htm

Despite Unemployment Rate Increase, AP's Rugaber Describes...

Yesterday at the Associated Press, aka the Administration's Press , Christopher Rugaber really wrote that the government's Employment Situation Summary released Friday was "mostly encouraging." The Friday morning dispatch, still present at Yahoo News but which has understandably disappeared from the wire service's national site, stuck with his ... (more)

http://www.bizzyblog.com/2013/02/02/aps-rugaber-describes-fridays-jobs-report-as-mostly-encouraging-despite-unemployment-rate-increase/

Family

Beginning this week, most public swimming pools, wading pools and spas must be accessible to disabled people to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Facilities that don't meet the standard may face civil penalties of $55,000.

http://www.click2houston.com/lifestyle/family/-/2597534/-/format/rsss_2.0/-/e5gdxxz/-/index.html

AP's Rugaber Describes Friday's Jobs Report as 'Mostly ...

Yesterday at the Associated Press, aka the Administration's Press , Christopher Rugaber really wrote that the government's Employment Situation Summary released Friday was "mostly encouraging." The Friday morning dispatch, still present at Yahoo News but which has understandably disappeared from the wire service's national site, stuck with his ... (more)

http://newsbusters.org/blogs/tom-blumer/2013/02/02/aps-rugaber-describes-fridays-jobs-report-mostly-encouraging-despite-une

2013 Market Outlook: Optimism Must Be Grounded In Realism

In 2012 we emphasized real-world economic developments in our investment decision-making process and our outlook for financial markets.

http://seekingalpha.com/article/1151881-2013-market-outlook-optimism-must-be-grounded-in-realism?source=feed

Zane Benefits Publishes New Information on Small Business Employee Benefits

Today, Zane Benefits, Inc. published new information on small business employee benefits .

http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2013/2/prweb10378843.htm

Do As We Say, Congress Says, Then Does What It Wants

When CBS News reported in 2011 that members of Congress weren't prohibited from insider trading, Congress moved swiftly.President Obama signed a law banning it within six months of the broadcast.

http://occupyamerica.crooksandliars.com/propublica/do-we-say-congress-says-then-does-what-

IRA Financial Group Introduces Special Individual 401(k) Retirement...

Individual 401 Plan will offer self-employed business owners a customized retirement and investment solution for buying real estate tax-free. With IRA Financial Group's special Individual 401 Solution, retirement funds can be used to buy real estate tax-free. "With depressed real estate prices, many retirement investors are looking to buy their ... (more)

http://www.prweb.com/releases/Individual-401k/401k-Real-Estate/prweb10390041.htm

Wis. Corrections head warns workers

Wisconsin Corrections Secretary Ed Wall warned department employees that they could be fired for spreading 'false or malicious information' about the department, an email obtained by The Associated Press shows.

http://www.fdlreporter.com/viewart/20130202/FON0101/302020342/Wis-Corrections-head-warns-workers

Corrections head warns workers about spreading information

Wisconsin Corrections Secretary Ed Wall warned department employees that they could be fired for spreading "false or malicious information" about the department, an email obtained by The Associated Press shows.

http://www.wisinfo.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013302020106

LETTER: Corporations abusing retired American workers

This is creating a dangerous and potentially devastating trend. Last summer, GM disposed of $26 billion of its retirees pensions by purchasing insurance company annuities or offering others buyouts.

http://www.dnj.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dnj.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013302020017%26nclick_check%3D1

State corrections head warns workers

Wisconsin Corrections Secretary Ed Wall warned department employees that they could be fired for spreading "false or malicious information" about the department, an email obtained by The Associated Press shows.

http://www.wisinfo.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013302020193

What We Pay: Portage County psychiatrist among state's highest paid

Psychiatrist Maureen Leahy is not only the highest paid employee in Portage County, she is among the state's highest paid public employees at the county level.

http://www.wisinfo.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013302020243

NBA union head on indefinite leave

NBA players put union chief Billy Hunter on an indefinite leave Friday, two weeks after a report they commissioned questioned Hunter's leadership and criticized him for bad decisions and questionable business practices.

http://thechronicleherald.ca/sports/610252-nba-union-head-on-indefinite-leave

Cherry Hill native Billy Hunter criticized for mismanagement

NBA players put union chief Billy Hunter on an indefinite leave Friday, two weeks after a report they commissioned questioned Hunter's leadership and criticized him for bad decisions and questionable business practices.

http://www.courierpostonline.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.courierpostonline.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013302020040%26nclick_check%3D1

Software seller will pay fine

A small Wilmington company that sells software for the legal community has agreed to pay a $130,000 fine to resolve a former employee's claim of retaliation and violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

http://www.delawareonline.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.delawareonline.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013302020033%26nclick_check%3D1

Mississippi Careers of Tomorrow: Hiring funds for IT, engineering firms available

The Central Mississippi Planning and Development District is urging the state's information technology and engineering firms to take part in a federally funded program aimed at growing those industries.

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Players union chief put on leave

NBA players put union chief Billy Hunter on an indefinite leave Friday, two weeks after a report they commissioned questioned Hunter's leadership and criticized him for bad decisions and questionable business practices.

http://www.delawareonline.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.delawareonline.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013302020037%26nclick_check%3D1

What could $100M build?

Half the schools in the Iowa City Community School District aren't fully air conditioned.

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Construction helps U.S. gain 157K jobs

Solid hiring in retail, construction, restaurants and hotels boosted the number of American jobs by 157,000 in January, but the jobless rate ticked up from 7.8 percent in December to 7.9 percent.

http://www.detroitnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013302020323

Isaac cleanup grant awarded by feds

The U.S. Department of Labor says it has awarded a $1 million grant increment for cleanup and recovery jobs in Mississippi related to Hurricane Isaac.

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Corrections head warns workers about spreading information

Wisconsin Corrections Secretary Ed Wall warned department employees that they could be fired for spreading 'false or malicious information' about the department, an email obtained by The Associated Press shows.

http://www.thenorthwestern.com/viewart/20130202/OSH0101/302020106/Corrections-head-warns-workers-about-spreading-information

State Labor Dept. stops work by five firms at Walmart sites

The state Department of Labor issued a stop-work order Friday to a Stonington construction company and four other firms that it alleges were working at Walmart sites in eastern Connecticut using illegal employment methods.

http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2013/02/02/6897001.htm

Casey demands answers on Labor Department shortfall

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey said Friday he is asking the U.S. inspector general to investigate a $60 million budget shortfall that has led the Department of Labor to freeze new student admissions at Keystone Job Corps Center in Drums and the 124 other Job Corps centers nationwide.

http://citizensvoice.com/news/casey-demands-answers-on-labor-department-shortfall-1.1438541?localLinksEnabled=false

Pools must now accommodate disabled swimmers

Some 23 years after Congress used federal muscle to open jobs, public transportation and public accommodations to disabled Americans, another venue is coming under the federal mandate -- swimming pools.

http://www.kxly.com/health/Pools-must-now-accommodate-disabled-swimmers/-/101030/18364144/-/format/rsss_2.0/-/59r2nr/-/index.html

Wet Seal mulls workforce cuts to trim costs

The Wet Seal, Inc. a leading specialty retailer to young women, announced a corporate workforce reduction and certain other cost-saving and investment initiatives.

http://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/newsdetails.aspx?news_id=120677

January ends with mixed economic signals

To the casual observer, the recent rally in stocks might seem a bit unusual. After all, the past week's plate of economic news was less than inspiring, with a report showing economic growth in the fourth quarter turned negative, consumer confidence plunged, and the Federal Reserve had nothing good to say about where things are headed.

http://www.sddt.com/Commentary/article.cfm?SourceCode=20130201tbc&Commentary_ID=10&_t=January+ends+with+mixed+economic+signals

Casey questions Keystone Job Corps budget shortfall

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey said Friday he is asking the U.S. inspector general to investigate a $60 million budget shortfall that has led the Department of Labor to freeze new student admissions at Keystone Job Corps Center in Drums and the 124 other Job Corps centers nationwide.

http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/casey-questions-keystone-job-corps-budget-shortfall-1.1438777

NBA players put union chief on leave

NBA players put union chief Billy Hunter on an indefinite leave Friday, two weeks after a report they commissioned questioned Hunter's leadership and criticized him for bad decisions and questionable business practices.

http://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/NBA-players-put-union-chief-on-leave-4245150.php

Cherry Hill native Billy Hunter criticized for mismanagement

In this Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011 file photo, Billy Hunter, executive director of the NBA players union, speaks during a news conference following NBA labor talks in New York.

http://www.courierpostonline.com/viewart/20130202/SPORTS/302020040/Cherry-Hill-native-Billy-Hunter-criticized-mismanagement

Berta lawsuit files released

Documents unsealed Friday in the sexual harassment lawsuit against former Lorain County Domestic Relations Judge David Berta paint two very different pictures of the six years he spent on the bench.

http://chronicle.northcoastnow.com/2013/02/02/berta-lawsuit-files-released/

Building The Case

A lawyer appointed by the U.S. Department of Labor to investigate Transprint USA employees' wage claims is collecting pay stubs in advance of possible litigation.

http://www.dnronline.com/article/transprint_case

Use of The Ride plummets since fare increase

Whether it was trips to the mall, church, or her exercise class for diabetics, she was always game to venture out, until now.

http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/02/02/use-the-ride-falls-with-increase-fare/cbufsrIiWXk5FJXo63trTJ/story.html

NBA players take step to oust Hunter

In what might be the first step in removing Billy Hunter as boss of the NBA players union, the executive committee has put the executive director on indefinite leave.

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20130202_Union_takes_step_to_ax_Hunter.html

Eva Kalivas Joins the LPL Financial Retirement Partners Group

Eva Kalivas from EPIC Retirement Services Consulting LLC, in New York, New York has been admitted into Retirement Partners Group, a network of retirement plan advisors associated with LPL Financial.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2013/2/prweb10383605.htm

TIS Nashville Acquires ICS of Jacksonville, a Wholesale Insurance...

TIS Nashville is a managing general agency that offers trucking insurance nationwide through their independent agency network.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2013/2/prweb10383601.htm

Gardere Partner Celeste Yeager Discusses Hiring Compliance at National HR in Hospitality Conference

Celeste Yeager, Vice Chair of the Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP Hospitality Industry Team, will discuss hiring compliance issues March 12 at the 7th Annual National HR in Hospitality Conference & Expo.

http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/gardere-partner-celeste-yeager-discusses-hiring-compliance-at-national-hr-in-hospitality-conference-327756.php

Players union chief put on leave

There has been constant speculation of who the perfect quarterback would be for the fast-paced offensive system of new Eagles coach Chip Kelly.

http://www.delawareonline.com/viewart/20130202/SPORTS03/302020037/Players-union-chief-put-leave

Job Corps freezing enrollments

In a news release from Academic Director Ann M. Anderson in Cassadaga, she stated that effective Jan.

http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/580991/Job-Corps-freezing-enrollments.html?nav=5047

Economists: revisions show improving US job market

A revised employment report that shows the nation added 335,000 more jobs in 2012 than previously estimated suggests the economy could be leaving the doldrums behind, economists said Friday.

http://www.northjersey.com/news/189483521_Economists__revisions_show_improving_US_job_market.html

Hunter placed on leave by players

NBA players put union chief Billy Hunter on an indefinite leave Friday, two weeks after a report they commissioned questioned Hunter's leadership and criticized him for bad decisions and questionable business practices.

http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/article/Hunter-placed-on-leave-by-players-4244948.php

NBA players place union head on leave

Billy Hunter, the executive director of the National Basketball Players Association since 1996, has been placed on indefinite leave and appears to be on his way out permanently.

http://www.wusa9.com/usatoday/sports/1883277/NBA-players-place-union-head-on-leave?

NBA union head Hunter placed on indefinite leave

Billy Hunter is being placed on an indefinite leave as executive director of the NBA players association, following a report that was critical of his leadership and urged players to consider his future with the organization.

http://seattletimes.com/html/sports/2020264479_apbknunionhunter.html?syndication=rss

Washington Senate Delays Vote On Workers' Compensation Bills

The Washington state Senate on Wednesday passed its first bills of the 2013 legislative session, but put off a vote on a set of contentious measures intended to save businesses money by changing workers' compensation rules.

http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/west/2013/02/01/279718.htm

NBA union head Hunter placed on indefinite leave

Billy Hunter is being placed on an indefinite leave as executive director of the NBA players association, following a report that was critical of his leadership and urged players to consider his future with the organization.

http://ap.thecabin.net/pstories/sports/20130201/1094726421.shtml

NBA union head Hunter placed on indefinite leave

In this Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011 file photo, Billy Hunter, executive director of the NBA players union, speaks during a news conference following NBA labor talks in New York.

http://www.bradenton.com/2013/02/01/4375468/nba-union-head-hunter-placed-on.html#storylink=rss

Charlotte pitches 6.8 percent budget increase, plans for two bridge replacements

The new municipal budget the Charlotte Selectboard has set for voters' approval at town meeting is $191,554 -- or 6.8 percent -- above the current year's budget.

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US job growth like 'Groundhog Day' - all over again

Prospective job seekers talk with employers during a job fair in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, last month.

http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/new-economy/2013/0201/US-job-growth-like-Groundhog-Day-all-over-again?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+feeds%2Fwam+%28Christian+Science+Monitor+%7C+Business%29

EBSA Updates Delinquent Filer Voluntary Compliance Program

On January 28, 2013, the Employee Benefits Security Administration , an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor , announced updates to its Delinquent Filer Voluntary Compliance Program.

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/ebsa-updates-delinquent-filer-voluntary-09157/

Do As Congress Says, Not As It Does

When CBS News reported in 2011 that members of Congress weren't prohibited from insider trading, Congress moved swiftly.President Obama signed a law banning it within six months of the broadcast.

http://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/do-as-congress-says-not-as-it-does/Content?oid=2808883

New York businesses hit by Sandy can get free on-site safety, health inspections

Businesses affected by Superstorm Sandy can take advantage of businesses free on-site safety and health inspections, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced.

http://www.examiner.com/article/new-york-businesses-hit-by-sandy-can-get-free-on-site-safety-health-inspections?cid=rss

EEOC Releases Detailed Enforcement Statistics - Claims Remain at Historic Levels

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced that it received 99,412 private sector workplace discrimination charges during fiscal year 2012 October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2012.

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/eeoc-releases-detailed-enforcement-stati-06965/

Wage and Hour Division Unveils Plans to Survey Workers' Knowledge of...

Wage and Hour Division Unveils Plans to Survey Workers' Knowledge of Their Classification as Employees or Independent Contractors; May Signal Plan to Reactivate "Right to Know" Rulemaking From the advent of the Obama Administration, the U.S. Department of Labor has clearly expressed its intent to adopt an adversarial approach towards employers at ... (more)

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/wage-and-hour-division-unveils-plans-to-06843/

U.S. economy adds 157,000 jobs in January; unemployment at 7.9%

On Friday the Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in its January 2013 Employment Situation Summary that 157,000 net non-farm payroll jobs were added to the U.S. economy in January.

http://www.examiner.com/article/u-s-economy-adds-157-000-jobs-january-unemployment-at-7-9?cid=rss

State budget proposal presented in Ticonderoga

Dede Scozzafava, deputy secretary of state for local government, and Cliff Donaldson, the state Department of Labor commissioner's North Country regional administrator, meet with people in Ticonderoga to discuss the proposed 2013-14 state budget.

http://www.timesofti.com/news/2013/feb/01/state-budget-proposal-presented-ticonderoga/

Workplace bias charges down slightly, EEOC says

Workplace discrimination charges went down slightly in fiscal year 2012, according to year-end data released by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

http://lawyersusaonline.com/blog/2013/02/01/workplace-bias-charges-down-slightly-eeoc-says/

Ilford healthcare assistant accused of assault and neglect against elderly patients faces trial

Sharmilla Gunda, 35, of Horns Road, and two other assistants, Annette Jackson, 32, and Akousa Sakyiwaa, 37, deprived vulnerable female pensioners of on the Beech Ward at Whipps Cross University Hospital in Leytonstone, it is claimed.

http://www.ilfordrecorder.co.uk/news/news/ilford_healthcare_assistant_accused_of_assault_and_neglect_against_elderly_patients_faces_trial_1_1856090

Ira Financial Group Introduces Special Purpose Ira LLC Solution For...

With IRA Financial Group's Special Purpose IRA LLC Solution, buying real estate is as simple as writing a check and is tax-free IRA Financial Group, the leading provider of Self-Directed IRA LLC Solutions, introduces the Special Purpose IRA LLC, a self-directed retirement solution for purchasing real estate tax-free. The Special Purpose IRA LLC ... (more)

http://www.prweb.com/releases/IRA-LLC/IRA-Real-Estate/prweb10385719.htm

Funding granted for jobs for Hurricane Isaac recovery

JACKSON -- The U.S. Department of Labor says it has awarded a $1 million grant increment for cleanup and recovery jobs in Mississippi related to Hurricane Isaac.

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Kentucky Coal Company Sues Worker Who Filed Safety Complaints

The federal agency that oversees mine safety claims a western Kentucky coal company broke the law by filing a lawsuit against a former worker who complained about unsafe working conditions.

http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/southeast/2013/02/01/279669.htm

St. Louis Archdiocese Fight Against Contraception: Mandate Lawsuit Dismissed

Last May, the Archdiocese of St. Louis and Catholic Charities went up against the United States government with a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a health care contraception mandate -- and this week, a federal judge decided to dismiss the case.

http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2013/02/st_louis_archdiocese_contraception_obama.php

Regulatory Forecast Bodes Change

Over the coming year, financial regulators are expected to press ahead with scores of rulemaking proceedings that will affect advisors and their clients.

http://www.onwallstreet.com/ows_issues/23_2/regulatory-forecast-bodes-change-2682940-1.html

Duval schools spokeswoman transferred for use of 'redneck,' poor judgment

Former Duval County Public Schools spokeswoman Jill Johnson was transferred from her position after an African-American subordinate filed a complaint of workplace discrimination against her, according to district documents made public Friday.

http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2013-02-01/story/duval-schools-spokeswoman-transferred-use-redneck-poor-judgment?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+JacksonvillecomsNewsSportsAndEntertainment+%28Jacksonville%27s+Most+Recent+Headlines+-+Jacksonville.com+and+The+Florida+Times-Union%29

January Jobs: Construction Adds; Architecture and Engineering Loses

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http://www.architectmagazine.com/business/0113-bls-jobs-report.aspx?rssLink=0113+BLS+Jobs+Report

January Employment Data

The Department of Labor issued its January employment data today. The big numbers: 157,000 jobs added, with the unemployment rate at 7.9% . But perhaps the more important figures from the report were revisions in previous months' data, with significant uptick.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/laborprof_blog/2013/02/january-employment-data.html

MWCC to host info sessions health care job training

Mount Wachusett Community College is hosting two information sessions on Wednesday, Feb.

http://www.nashobapublishing.com/ci_22497551/mwcc-host-info-sessions-health-care-job-training?source=rss

Editorial: Don't repeal common-law marriage; fix it instead

David Bickford's bill to eliminate common-law marriage in New Hampshire is timely.

http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/4121293-95/law-common-marriage-married

News 2 Investigates: School accused of discrimination

A former principal at East Iberville School filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against the school system, alleging she was transferred and ultimately fired because she is white.

http://www.wbrz.com/news/news-2-investigates-school-accused-of-discrimination/

Unemployment rate inches up to 7.9%

The jobs recovery continued to crawl forward in January, as employers hired 157,000 workers, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

http://www.kjct8.com/news/money/Unemployment-rate-inches-up-to-7-9/-/194312/18369110/-/1548e2i/-/index.html

Pools must now accommodate disabled swimmers

Some 23 years after Congress used federal muscle to open jobs, public transportation and public accommodations to disabled Americans, another venue is coming under the federal mandate -- swimming pools.

http://www.localnews8.com/lifestyle/health/Pools-must-now-accommodate-disabled-swimmers/-/461628/18364144/-/15tgjvlz/-/index.html

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Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Inc. , where the Supreme Court's decision on the Title VII statute of limitations accrual date for pay discrimination claims sparked passage of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, the first act of Congress signed into law by President Obama In addition, footnotes in most chapters now focus on decisions ... (more)

http://www.cw15kxvo.com/story/20932444/bloomberg-bna-releases-new-edition-of-employment-discrimination-law

Pools must now accommodate disabled swimmers

Some 23 years after Congress used federal muscle to open jobs, public transportation and public accommodations to disabled Americans, another venue is coming under the federal mandate -- swimming pools.

http://www.4029tv.com/news/health/Pools-must-now-accommodate-disabled-swimmers/-/8897344/18364144/-/um8cjkz/-/index.html?absolute=true

De Lima: Aquino gov't needs FOI Law

Justice Secretary Leila De Lima believes freedom of information is a crucial tool in the promotion of transparency and prevention of corruption.

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/02/01/13/de-lima-aquino-govt-needs-foi-law

Free safety and health inspections saving businesses impacted by Hurricane Sandy up to $4,300

New York State Department of Labor safety and health inspectors are available to areas hard hit by Hurricane Sandy to offer affected businesses free on-site safety and health inspections, a service that can save small businesses thousands of dollars.

http://www.empirestatenews.net/News/20130201-4.html

West Deptford business to lay off 72 employees

WEST DEPTFORD TWP. - Seventy-two employees at a pharmaceutical distribution site in Thorofare will find themselves laid off come April, according to a notice filed with the federal government this month.

http://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/index.ssf/2013/02/west_deptford_business_to_lay.html

Finish Line guilty of sexual bias, must pay former employees $30,000

A federal jury found Finish Line guilty of sexual discrimination after deliberating for about five hours Thursday and ordered the retail company to award three females represented by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission $30,000 total.

http://www.tennessean.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tennessean.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013302010109%26nclick_check%3D1

Do As Congress Says, Not What It Does

When CBS News reported in 2011 that members of Congress weren't prohibited from insider trading, Congress moved swiftly.President Obama signed a law banning it within six months of the broadcast.

http://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/do-as-congress-says-not-what-it-does/Content?oid=2808883

Injured On Job, Ex-County Employee Wants Officials to Do Right Thing

Time is running short for the Jones family. The lease on the home the family of four -- David, his wife, Sandra, and sons Zachary and Matthew -- has been renting ran out at the end of December.

http://barnegat-manahawkin.patch.com/articles/injured-on-job-ex-county-employee-wants-officials-to-do-right-thing

Did Detroit Mercy players listen outside hotel rooms?

A former Detroit Mercy basketball assistant coach gives details about an alleged culture of harassment within the athletic department, players listening in on the athletic director and another assistant coach having an extramarital affair at team hotels, and inaction by the university to stop it all in a lawsuit he filed against the school.

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013302010141

EXCLUSIVE: Tracing the life of a civil rights icon

Fred Shuttlesworth didn't make black history. The late civil rights icon was black history.

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Passings: Edward M. KennedyTHE Last Liberal Lion

The Democratic Party's most stalwart defender of civil rights, labor rights, health care, immigration, housing and education for nearly five decades in the U.S. Senate has left us.

http://www.american-reporter.com/4,650/701.html

Does America Hate Its Children?

Over the last few weeks I seem to read with increasing frequency news that suggests a particularly pernicious truth in American politics: there is utter contempt and hatred for children.

http://www.counterpunch.org/2013/02/01/does-america-hate-its-children/?#038;#038;

Re: Nine Former 'American Idol' Contestants Sue Show For Alleged Racism

The producers of one of America's most popular reality TV competition shows " American Idol " are being sued by nine former contestants for alleged racism, according to TMZ .

http://newsone.com/2163784/american-idol-racist/#comment-785506407

Teachers, parents 'play a part in graft'

Corruption in schools, where teachers and principals rip off state funds allocated to educate the nation's youth, was the third-highest type of corruption reported to Corruption Watch last year.

http://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-courts/teachers-parents-play-a-part-in-graft-1.1462547

Gordner, others vow to address unemployment filing problems

Following this week's joint legislative hearing of the Senate and House labor and industry committees, the committees' four chairs said they are committed to a bipartisan effort to work with the Department of Labor and Industry to address the difficulties unemployment compensation claimants have experienced in filing claims.

http://newsitem.com/news/gordner-others-vow-to-address-unemployment-filing-problems-1.1437988?localLinksEnabled=false

Task force to study Port Angeles school facilities

The Port Angeles School District's newly created long-term facilities task force wasted no time in its mission to research how to replace four aged district schools and planned to hold its first meeting only 24 hours after its membership was finalized.

http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013302019991

Court to Rule on Use of 'Mixed-Motive' Defense in Discrimination Cases

A case pending before the California Supreme Court could have a major impact on plaintiffs' abilities to recover damages in employment discrimination cases.

http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/court-to-rule-on-use-of-quotmixedmotivequot-defense-in-discrimination-cases-327643.php

Notorious Chicago Eye Doctor With Probationary License in Trouble Again

Chicago ophthalmologist Dr. Nicholas Caro is the subject of news stories again because of trouble with the U.S. Department of Labor and a federal grand jury for allegedly raiding his employee's pension fund.

http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/notorious-chicago-eye-doctor-with-probationary-license-in-trouble-again-327774.php

Something to Chew On

The workers will be the same, the name will be similar, but the values will be radically different.

http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2013/2/1/just-crust-ownership/

No. Hampton school deliberative session Tuesday

Next week residents will have the opportunity to discuss - and perhaps alter - the articles set to appear on the 2013 School District Annual Meeting warrant.

http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130201-NEWS-302010358

Editorial: Don't blame it on the intern

Nowadays, things are much different. The current state of the economy paired with the increasing level of college grads in the workforce means that it is much harder for those who have recently received a college diploma to find a full-time job.

http://www.tnhonline.com/opinion/editorial-don-t-blame-it-on-the-intern-1.2980858