Qld MPs should leak Costello audit: unions

Unions are calling on Queensland government backbenchers to become whistleblowers by releasing the full Costello report on the state's finances.

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/national/16288297/qld-mps-should-leak-costello-audit-unions/

Woman sues Costco over life insurance money

BOISE, Idaho -- A woman has filed a lawsuit against a northern Idaho Costco contending that the company should pay out the life insurance policy of her brother, a former Costco employee who died two years after being fired.

http://www.statesmanjournal.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.statesmanjournal.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013130303014%26nclick_check%3D1

Employee Benefits Change to Save District $1.1 Million

Moorestown School District will save $1.1 million by switching its employees' health care providers this year, though members of the union aren't keen on the change.

http://moorestown.patch.com/articles/employee-benefits-change-to-save-district-1-1-million

Single mothers need a stronger voice in the work-life debate

Anne-Marie Slaughter came to speak at Yale Law School last week. The lecture room was filled with law students and guests, women and men, all eager to hear her discuss her position on work-life balance .

http://community.feministing.com/2013/03/03/single-mothers-need-a-stronger-voice-in-the-work-life-debate/

Facing an uncertain post-Sandy summer, Jenkinson's searches for workers with job fair

Old Bridge High School senior Ashlyn Rowe, 18, center, fills out a Jenkinson's employment application with hopes of working at the aquarium during a job fair today in Point Pleasant Beach.

http://www.nj.com/ocean/index.ssf/2013/03/facing_an_uncertain_post-sandy_summer_jenkinsons_searches_for_seasonal_workers_with_job_fair.html

Buzz: 10 things I can't wait to see

The start of the 2013 NRL season is just days away and it is set to be more exciting than ever.

http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/nrl-premiership/phil-rothfield-outlines-the-10-things-he-cant-wait-to-see-this-nrl-season/story-fn2mcuj6-1226589710057?from=public_rss

Parmelee Elementary Will Open For Monday Classes

After extensive air quality tests, the Department of Labor has determined that Parmelee Elementary School is safe to occupy and will be open for class on Monday.

http://www.news9.com/story/21448734/parmelee-elementary-will-open-for-monday-classes

Boise store owner denies access to disabled woman

"I went in and I spotted a dress on the back wall," she said. "And I went to go maneuver my scooter so I could get back there and the gentleman that was behind the counter just hollered at me: 'No! You can't do that.'" She uses a mobility scooter to navigate around places like malls and grocery stores.

http://www.kivitv.com/news/194683551.html

Letter: Minimum wage

I read in the newspapers recently that President Barack Obama, in his State of the Union address to Congress, proposed raising the minimum wage to $9 per hour, a rate he stated would bring the minimum-wage worker's income to the poverty cutoff.

http://www.newbernsj.com/opinion/letters/letter-minimum-wage-1.105047

Sunday Conversation: Par-for-the-Course or Prying?

We live in a society of information. Real-time. Streaming. In the moment. It's just the way we live, love it or hate it.

http://www.rollbamaroll.com/2013/3/3/4044140/sunday-conversation-par-for-the-course-or-prying

Legislators discuss worker's compensation at Chamber coffee

Oklahoma businesses and residents could see some massive changes in worker's compensation, if a reform on the policy makes it through both chambers of state legislature.

http://duncanbanner.com/x657743684/Legislators-discuss-worker-s-compensation-at-Chamber-coffee

The Northern Marianas Trades Institute must continue

For the past few months, the Northern Marianas Trades Institute has been silent.

http://www.saipantribune.com/newsstory.aspx?cat=3&newsID=125677

Government policy promotes tribalism in U.S.

The Dispatch welcomes letters to the editor from readers. Typed letters of 200 words or fewer are preferred; all might be edited.

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/editorials/2013/03/03/1-zapsic-gv5lsrcg-1.html

The Record: Honoring Parks

THE BRONZE statue depicts Rosa Parks, sitting with a straight back and a firm gaze, refusing to bow any longer to the base laws of segregation.

http://www.northjersey.com/news/opinions/194593551_The_Record__Honoring_Parks.html

Indiana worker fighting his limitations as he loses vision

Driving to his company's Granger office one day, Niel Makielski noticed the telephone poles along the road seemed to be warping as he passed them.

http://www.crescent-news.com/local%20health/2013/03/03/indiana-worker-fighting-his-limitations-as-he-loses-vision

Valley Views: Disabled need help; agencies need funds

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed a 6 percent, or $240 million, cut to all voluntary nonprofit providers who support and serve individuals with developmental disabilities.

http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.poughkeepsiejournal.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013303030057%26nclick_check%3D1

Political Rewind: McCaskill, Wagner part ways on Violence Against...

Claire McCaskill and Republican U.S. Rep. Ann Wagner. At a budget presentation to the Zoo-Museum District board, John Roberts says he expects Robert Archibald will bring in donations that exceed the $270,000 he will be paid for six months.

http://kirkwood.patch.com/blog_posts/political-rewind-mccaskill-wagner-part-ways-on-violence-against-women-act-history-museum-pot-continues-to-boil

Bill pits privacy against potential whistle-blowing

The utility man spotted the pigs first, and he called the St. Joseph County Humane Society to report possible neglect.

http://www.wsbt.com/news/sbt-bill-pits-privacy-against-potential-whistleblowing-20130303,0,157396.story?track=rss

Eye disease threatens vision, job security and sense of personal identity

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Driving to his company's Granger office one day, Niel Makielski noticed the telephone poles along the road seemed to be warping as he passed them.

http://www.courier-journal.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.courier-journal.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013303030029%26nclick_check%3D1

Prevent sexual harassment with policies, monitoring

Unless you have been living under a rock, you have probably heard that the The Shelter, Tallahassee's largest refuge for the homeless in our community, has been rocked by accusations of sexual harassment by a staffer.

http://www.tallahassee.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tallahassee.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013303030016%26nclick_check%3D1

Richard White: Who should be contacted when owners are in a dispute?

Q. I live in a small condominium building. At our last board meeting, the board issued a policy that in a dispute between owners, the old policy required the parties to contact the president.

http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2013/mar/03/richard-white-who-should-be-contacted-when-are-a/?partner=RSS

SEC pads out enforcement successes

As part of that effort, the agency has cited a record number of enforcement actions over the past two years - 734 in fiscal 2012 and 735 the year before - as evidence that an overhaul of its investigative forces has made the regulator smarter, faster and more effective.

http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20130303/BIZ/303039963/1031/BIZ

I am going to die soon

This is a plea for America to finally realize the shape of their country. My name is Jason C Spurlock and I am a unemployed worker because of walmart.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/03/03/1191173/-I-am-going-to-die-soon

Conn. bill applies worker's comp to mental trauma

Lawmakers pressed ahead Thursday with legislation requiring Connecticut's worker's compensation system to cover treatment costs for mental illnesses stemming from future workplace trauma, and planned to create a special fund to help compensate first responders, teachers and others affected by the Newtown school massacre.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/crime/article/Conn-bill-applies-worker-s-comp-to-mental-trauma-4315178.php

Who're you going to Trust: The Stock Market or the Media Innumerates?

Years ago, when I used to play poker with some guys, I played a hand in which across the table from me was someone who looked as though he had a straight flush.

http://www.americanthinker.com/2013/03/whore_you_going_to_trust_the_stock_market_or_the_media_innumerates.html

Reader's view: Pope coverage should include abuse history

So the Rev. Richard Kunst would like more coverage of the pope and his pending retirement, as the Duluth priest argued in his Feb.

http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/260179/

Utah Public Service Commission Issues Notice Regarding Application...

SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 26 -- The Utah Public Service Commission issued the following telecommunications notice: In the Matter of the Application for the Increase of Rates and Charges by Manti Telephone Company DOCKET NO.

http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2013/03/03/6963125.htm

An urgent call for higher wages

Acting US Secretary of Labor Seth D. Harris has been talking to low-wage workers around the country about President Obama's proposal to increase the minimum wage to $9 an hour from $7.25 by 2015 - a pay hike the White House estimates would give nearly 15 million people a raise.

http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/03/03/hot-seat-acting-secretary-labor-seth-harris/ATOSddngx83Ut5mzJHQMcL/story.html

WIB ready to help in Petri's layoffs

With the first wave of layoffs at Petri's Baking Products just a month away, Chautauqua Works and the Workforce Investment Board are making plans to aid the displaced workers.

http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/582092/WIB-ready--to-help-in-Petri-s-layoffs.html?nav=5047

0 LGC members off the hook for $17.1m repayment order

Municipalities and school districts that participate in workers' compensation insurance provided by an arm of the New Hampshire Local Government Center will not be forced to collectively repay $17.1 million the program has been ordered to repay to towns and cities participating in a separate risk pool, according to a letter sent to members.

http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130303/NEWS06/130309807

Workzone: Top court to hear U.S. Steel case appeal

The nation's highest court has agreed to hear an appeal of a ruling involving workers at U.S. Steel's Gary Works in Indiana who want to be paid for the time it takes them to put on the protective clothing their jobs require.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/business/news/workzone-top-court-to-hear-us-steel-case-appeal-677656/

The week that was: 401(k) plans under scrutiny

One of the newest ideas coming out of Washington, D.C., to reduce the federal deficit includes scaling back some tax advantages that top income earners receive by saving in 401 plans.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/business/news/the-week-that-was-401k-plans-under-scrutiny-677678/

Lenzen v. Workers Compensation Reinsurance Association

Michael Ajiawung Fondungallah, argued, Roseville, MN, for appellant.Kerry Lyle Middleton, argued, Rhiannon Camille Beckendorf, on the brief, Minneapolis, MN, for appellee.

http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-8th-circuit/1623300.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FindLaw8th+%28FindLaw+Case+Law+Updates+-+8th+Circuit+COA%29

Paid to have a life-changing experience

Higie is a partner at Peacock Keller & Ecker LLP in Washington, one of a small number of companies that offers a paid sabbatical to employees.

http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20130302/NEWS01/130309864/1003

Nurses Who Raise Concerns 'Fear Consequences'

A survey of 800 nurses finds many are afraid of being labelled troublemakers if they highlight concerns over patient care.

http://news.sky.com/story/1059334/nurses-who-raise-concerns-fear-consequences

Sequester This

In The Road to Wigan Pier, George Orwell said that while he wasn't a manual laborer of any sort, he figured he could pass for a poor gardener or a "tenth-rate farm hand" if he had to.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/03/02/1191147/-Sequester-This

87,000 Texans facing cut in jobless benefits

Approximately 87,000 Texans will see their unemployment compensation benefits drop as much as $44 a week beginning at the end of March as a result of federal sequestration, according to the Texas Workforce Commission .

http://www.mysanantonio.com/business/article/87-000-Texans-facing-cut-in-jobless-benefits-4321931.php

Nurses' care concerns 'discouraged'

Many nurses believe the NHS has a culture that discourages staff from raising concerns about patient care, a survey suggests.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21646239#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

EEOC issues guidance on domestic violence discrimination

Just about every employer knows that it's illegal to discriminate in employment on the basis of a person's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, military service and disability.

http://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013303020033%26nclick_check%3D1

Kansas jobs: Most vacancies are low-skill, low-wage

The average available job in Kansas in 2012 had some attractive features: It was looking for a permanent, full-time commitment; it didn't demand much education; and it offered health insurance, paid vacation and a retirement savings plan.

http://cjonline.com/news/business/2013-03-02/kansas-jobs-most-vacancies-are-low-skill-low-wage

Nurses 'scared to raise concerns'

Research for the Nursing Times found that an NHS culture of discouraging staff from reporting problems is putting patients at risk Research for the Nursing Times found that an NHS culture of discouraging staff from reporting problems, rather than supporting them, is putting patients at risk.

http://www.brentwoodweeklynews.co.uk/uk_national_news/10263839.Nurses__scared_to_raise_concerns_/

Customer Service Representatives - Employee Benefits

Thank you for your interest in the Customer Service Representatives - Employee Benefits.

http://jobview.monster.com/Customer-Service-Representatives-Employee-Benefits-Job-Plymouth-Meeting-PA-US-120150983.aspx

Jury Awards $21.8 Million in Los Angeles Wrongful Termination Case

A Los Angeles jury has awarded $21.8 million to April Rodriguez, a customer service representative who alleged that she was fired for taking doctor-approved leave for panic attacks.

http://www.bestattorney.com/blog/jury-awards-21-8-million-in-los-angeles-wrongful-termination-case

Connecticut Bill Applies Worker's Comp to Mental Trauma

Lawmakers pressed ahead Thursday, Feb. 28, with legislation requiring Connecticut's worker's compensation system to cover treatment costs for mental illnesses stemming from future workplace trauma, and planned to create a special fund to help compensate first responders, teachers and others affected by the Newtown school massacre.

http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/east/2013/03/02/283377.htm

PPACA Provider Bill Of Rights Reimbursement Laws: Feds Released New...

On March 1, 2013, DOL released a new PPACA self-compliance guidance for full implementation of PPACA Coverage and Claims Appeals Regulations, also known as Provider Bill Of Rights Claims Regulations.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2013/3/prweb10491252.htm

Norfolk Southern Railway by OSHA to Pay $1.1 million

Norfolk Southern Railway Co. has been ordered to pay $1,121,099 to three workers following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which found that the company violated the whistleblower provisions of the Federal Railroad Safety Act.

http://trailer-bodybuilders.com/news/norfolk-southern-railway-osha-0301/index.html?imw=Y

RFP - Parking Garage Repairs

Cherokee Nation Entertainment, LLC a wholly owned tribal company of the Cherokee Nation is seeking SEALED bids from qualified contractors for repairs to the ramp located on level 4 of the parking garage located at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Catoosa, OK.

http://www.cherokee.org/PressRoom/9394/ProcurementDetails.aspx

Mike Lewis Attorneys Debuts a New Website Design

This week Mike Lewis Attorneys debuted their new website design; the law firm hopes that their website will continue to be a resource for residents.

http://www.emailwire.com/release/115304-Mike-Lewis-Attorneys-Debuts-a-New-Website-Design.html

Correction: UNC Sexual Assault story

In a March 1 story about a University of North Carolina student rally against sexual assaults, The Associated Press misspelled the last name of the chancellor in some references.

http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/2013/03/02/3358832/correction-unc-sexual-assault.html

Phoenix Now Prohibits Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity And Disability Discrimination

Arizona employers take note - the Phoenix City Council has passed a measure prohibiting employers from discriminating against lesbian, gay and transgender individuals, as well as individuals with disabilities.

http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=51cf1c35-ccc2-4607-88db-9f0f2297cfa9

5K Pride Run kicks off on Capitol steps tomorrow in Jackson

Local college students have formed one of the capital city's first pride events, a feat the organizers say they hope will promote lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues within Mississippi.

http://www.clarionledger.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.clarionledger.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013303010053%26nclick_check%3D1

Texas takes on drones

With the swift proliferation of surveillance drones into the hands of domestic government bodies, law enforcement, and private corporations, efforts to regulate drone use and protect U.S. citizens' privacy have spread across the country.

http://www.salon.com/2013/03/01/texas_takes_on_drones/

Lewiston CareerCentera s March 4 Job Fair Targets Unemployed - 3/1/2013

For Immediate Release: March 1, 2013 Contact: Mary LaFontaine, Lewiston CareerCenter, 753-9094; Julie Rabinowitz, Department of Labor, 621-5009 LEWISTON-The Lewiston CareerCenter will hold a job fair at its building on 5 Mollison Way, Lewiston, on Monday, March 4, 9 a.m. to noon.

http://www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/index.php?topic=Portal+News&id=510196

March Programs for Job Seekers at the Wilton CareerCenter - 3/1/2013

For those who are looking to make a change in careers this spring or get a new job, the Wilton CareerCenter will be offering a variety of programs for jobseekers in March.

http://www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/index.php?topic=Portal+News&id=510191

March Programs for Job Seekers at the Skowhegan CareerCenter - 3/1/2013

Maine CareerCenters bring job seekers and employers together. For those who are looking to make a change in careers this spring or get a new job, the Skowhegan CareerCenter will be offering a variety of programs for job seekers in March.

http://www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/index.php?topic=Portal+News&id=510188

OPINION: Don't hate me because I'm beautiful

When my family celebrated my bar mitzvah and my twin sister's bat mitzvah, we followed the fairly common practice of having a party at a catering hall, which also held events for weddings and other festivities.

http://www.law.com/jsp/nlj/PubArticleNLJ.jsp?id=1202590548927&rss=rss_nlj

Eastern District Concludes That ERISA Preempts Negligent Misrepresentation Claim

Korman v. Consolidated Edison Co. , No. 12-CV-1561 : The plaintiff brought the Employee Retirement Income Security Act and common law claims against his benefits provider, UnitedHealthcare , arising out of its misrepresentation as to the medical benefits available to him under his employer's benefits plan after retirement.

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/eastern-district-concludes-that-erisa-pr-47137/

HealthSmart Acquires Employee Benefits Administrators, Inc and The...

Jim Pennington, President of HealthSmart, said, "This acquisition builds on our national growth strategy, and we are excited to expand our footprint in the Kentucky market and to continue to expand our capabilities in the southeastern part of the U.S." HealthSmart Holdings, Inc.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/3/prweb10489990.htm

Former federal wage specialist to represent Route 66 Malt Shop owner

Nob Hill restaurant owner Eric Szeman , at the center of a minimum wage dispute with the city, has hired Josephine Martinez de Nunez to represent him.

http://www.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/news/2013/03/01/former-federal-wage-specialist-to.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_56+%28Restaurant+Industry+News%29

Thousands at GSA Eligible for Back Pay

Up to 5,000 employees at the General Services Administration are owed back pay after the agency reached a settlement agreement with National Federation of Federal Employees in a case involving overtime eligibility, according to Federal Times .

http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/03/thousands-gsa-eligible-back-pay/61630/

About 87,000 Texans could see their weekly federal jobless benefits cut starting in early April

An estimated 87,000 Texans could see their weekly federal jobless benefits reduced by as much as $44 starting next month if automatic spending cuts take effect, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.

http://bizbeatblog.dallasnews.com/2013/03/about-87000-texans-could-see-their-weekly-federal-jobless-benefits-cut-starting-in-early-april.html/

RSM - Insurance Sales, Selling to Insurance Brokers, Employee Be

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http://jobview.monster.com/RSM-Insurance-Sales-Selling-to-Insurance-Brokers-Employee-Be-Job-Odessa-TX-US-120138042.aspx

Senator Harry Brown Constituent Update - March 1, 2013

The session continues to move at a fast pace. Joint Appropriations Subcommittees are still meeting to discuss state agency budgets and many bills are being introduced as filing deadlines rapidly approach.

http://beachcarolina.com/2013/03/01/senator-harry-brown-constituent-update-march-1-2013/

Fraud sleuth passes hat for whistle-blower effort

While some regulators have been warning about scamsters infesting the crowd-funding world, fraud sleuth Edward "Ted" Siedle is working the flip side of that coin: A crowd-funded effort to fund whistle-blower claims.

http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20130301/FREE/130309996

Hearing Held Friday On Bills Regarding Thompsonville Fire District

The opposition to a new fire station in the Thompsonville Fire District in Enfield is a political witch hunt, a fire commissioner said during a public hearing Friday at the Legislative Office Building.

http://www.courant.com/community/enfield/hc-hartford-thompsonville-hearing-20130301,0,5813204.story

SCOTUS Declines Review in Case Allowing Health Care Provider to...

The provider, a medical device company, alleged that it supplied devices to patients based on representations from the ERISA plan that it would reimburse reasonable charges for the devices and related services.

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/scotus-declines-review-in-case-allowing-43058/

Friday Roundup: How the sequester cuts will affect women, access to reproductive health

There's not much to say about the sequester that hasn't already been said But hey, I'm just a blogger on a Friday afternoon trying to meet you where you're at.

http://feministing.com/2013/03/01/friday-roundup-how-the-sequester-cuts-will-affect-women-reproductive-health/

ObamaCare's Whistleblower Protections Go Into Effect

Though President Obama and Congress established broad requirements in the Affordable Care Act , they tasked federal agencies with filling in myriad blanks regarding implementation.

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/obamacares-whistleblower-protections-go-43267/

California Supreme Court Rules 'Mixed Motive' Is a Mixed Bag for Employers

The California Supreme Court recently clarified the defenses available to employers defending against claims of discrimination.

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/california-supreme-court-rules-mixed-mo-36922/

Adventures in Learning to Pay $31,000 to Settle EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Case

Adventures in Learning Aurora, Inc., an Aurora, Ill.-based childcare center with approximately 100 employees across four locations in Illinois, will pay $31,000 to settle a pregnancy discrimination case brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission .

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/adventures-in-learning-to-pay-31000-to-34684/

Week Ahead: Jobs Report Highlight of Light Week

The February jobs report is out next Friday and should prove the highlight of an otherwise light week for economic data.

http://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/2013/03/01/week-ahead-jobs-report-highlight-light-week/

Phoenix Now Prohibits Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity And Disability Discrimination

Arizona employers take note - the Phoenix City Council has passed a measure prohibiting employers from discriminating against lesbian, gay and transgender individuals, as well as individuals with disabilities.

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/phoenix-now-prohibits-sexual-orientation-43395/

IRS and US Department of Labor Continue to Expand, Encourage and...

Plan sponsors know that errors and failures in administering a retirement plan happen.

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/irs-and-us-department-of-labor-continue-34389/

Phoenix City Council Votes In Favor Of Expansion Of...

On February 26, 2013, by a vote of 5 to 3, the Phoenix City Council approved a proposal to expand the Phoenix City Code's anti-discrimination ordinance to more broadly prohibit discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered residents.

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/phoenix-city-council-votes-in-favor-of-e-42988/

How to Let Go an Unstable Employee

One of the very hardest things you'll ever do as a business owner is terminate an employee.

http://www.inc.com/suzanne-lucas/firing-an-unstable-employee.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+inc%2Fheadlines+%28Inc.com+Headlines%29

Supreme Court Rules SEC Has Five Years to Seek Penalties

In an important decision, the Supreme Court held that the SEC has five years from when a fraud occurred to file an action to seek civil penalties.

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/supreme-court-rules-sec-has-five-years-t-42444/

VA Supreme Court Dismisses Albemarle Employee Benefits Case

Thursday's ruling says the employees failed to give the county enough notice of the impending lawsuit and ordered the award tossed out.

http://www.nbc29.com/story/21437615/va-supreme-court-dismisses-albemarle-employee-benefits-case

EEOC settles suit over illegal firing with Regional Mental Health

Regional Mental Health Center will pay $200,000 and train employees in disability accommodation as part of a settlement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

http://posttrib.suntimes.com/18560496-418/eeoc-settles-suit-over-illegal-firing-with-regional-mental-health.html

Risks Of 'Internship' Claims And Liability Still Increasing

We have warned for some time now that businesses and other organizations should think carefully if they are considering the possibility of permitting unpaid internships.

http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=daeeadae-d8e6-4b19-bb64-c240e55dd789

EEOC Wins Second Victory Against RadioShack in Retaliation Case

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission won another victory in federal court in Denver on Feb.

http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=bd6736e4-8919-406d-b303-a057064134c5

General Manager Report a " February 2013

While we have started out 2013 well within our operating budget, total revenue for the corporation was $20,161 less than budget and $28,979 less than last year.

http://sunaz.com/general-manager-report-february-2013/

ATF Nomination Lingers as Senate Republicans Seek Answers

Don't expect the nomination of B. Todd Jones for director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to move too quickly through the Senate.

http://www.rollcall.com/news/atf_nomination_lingers_as_senate_republicans_seek_answers-222770-1.html

No Doubt bassist lobbies against videotaping ban

Bassist Tony Kanal of the group No Doubt is lobbying against a bill moving through the Indiana General Assembly that would ban videotaping at Indiana farms and factories.

http://dailyjournal.net/view/story/99478ed3c0a54454bb8a8b139c396e9f/IN-XGR--Kanal-Videotaping-Ban/

Should 'Support Dogs' Be Allowed in No-Pets Buildings?

Q . I own a condo in a no-pets building. Recently, someone with an "emotional support dog" applied to rent it.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324662404578334311936203852.html?mod=WSJ_Opinion_LatestHeadlines

Sequestration May Impact Federal Contractors

If Congress and the White House do not reach a deal on the sequestration, employers with federal contracts should be prepared to take immediate action to deal with drastic cuts in government spending that will result.

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/sequestration-may-impact-federal-contrac-36640/

Impact of Affordable Care Act on businesses the topic of a...

01, 2013, under Economic Development , One-Stop Career Center , Pima County , Southern Arizona , Tucson A certified public accountant and an insurance executive will talk about the impact of the Affordable Care Act on individuals and businesses at the March 8 Pima County Workforce Investment Board meeting.

http://tucsoncitizen.com/pima-county-news/2013/03/01/impact-of-affordable-care-act-on-businesses-the-topic-of-a-presentation-at-the-march-8-pima-county-workforce-investment-board-meeting/

Child care center settles pregnancy bias case

An Illinois child care center has agreed to pay $31,000 to settle a pregnancy discrimination case brought by the federal government.

http://www.news-gazette.com/news/courts-police-and-fire/2013-03-01/child-care-center-settles-pregnancy-bias-case.html

Stress test: Does teaching yoga violate Constitution?

A school district near San Diego has been hit with a lawsuit that claims it violates the students' religious freedom.

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/Stress_test_Does_teaching_yoga_violate_Constitution_.html

OSHA Issues Interim Final Rule on Whistleblower Protections under the Affordable Care Act

As the 2014 implementation date for the most controversial provisions of the Affordable Care Act draws closer, most businesses are focused on ensuring that their group health plans meet the ACA's requirements.

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/osha-issues-interim-final-rule-on-whistl-33234/

$438,000 award in rail worker's firing

Norfolk Southern Railway Co. has been ordered to reinstate a Fort Wayne employee it fired and pay him nearly $438,000 in damages.

http://www.jg.net/article/20130301/LOCAL/303019962/0/FRONTPAGE

No Doubt bassist lobbies against Indiana videotaping ban

Bassist Tony Kanal of the group No Doubt is lobbying against a bill moving through the Indiana General Assembly that would ban videotaping at Indiana farms and factories.

http://www.indystar.com/viewart/20130301/NEWS05/303010068/No-Doubt-bassist-lobbies-against-Indiana-videotaping-ban

Kentucky's jobless rate drops to 10.7 percent in March

Kentucky's jobless rate drops to 10.7 percent in March News from KY Education and Workforce Development Cabinet FRANKFORT, KY,APRIL 15, 2010 0 Kentucky's seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate fell to 10.7 percent in March 2010 from a revised 10.9 percent in February 2010, according to the Office of Employment and Training , an agency of ... (more)

http://www.columbiamagazine.com/index.php?sid=36312

KY's jobless rate drops to 10.6% in Nov. 2009

KY's jobless rate drops to 10.6% in Nov. 2009 From KY Education and Workforce Development Cabinet FRANKFORT, KY - Kentucky's seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate declined .7 percentage point to 10.6 percent in November 2009 from a revised 11.3 percent in October 2009, according to the Office of Employment and Training , an agency of ... (more)

http://www.columbiamagazine.com/index.php?sid=33926

Government workers anxious about furloughs, sequestration, effects of bashing

For most of their lives, federal workers in Mantua say, having 'United States Treasury' atop their paycheck meant security, pride and a sense of mission.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2992535/posts

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Steve Mack, who owns the Lone Duck Family Campground in Cascade, still is sorting out his business insurance claim after the Waldo Canyon fire.

http://csbj.com/2013/03/01/fire-lesson-full-knowledge-of-policies-stands-out-as-the-toughest-business-insurance-hurdle/

Norfolk Southern Railway by OSHA to Pay $1.1 million

Norfolk Southern Railway Co. has been ordered to pay $1,121,099 to three workers following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which found that the company violated the whistleblower provisions of the Federal Railroad Safety Act.

http://trailer-bodybuilders.com/news/norfolk-southern-railway-osha-0301/

See, I knew you were smart

The situation is going from bad to worse for New Rochelle school officials who have been caught out by Department of Justice officials which are investigating the district for Title II Violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

http://www.newrochelletalk.com/content/doj-woes-increase-new-rochelle-school-officials#comment-18796

Penn College names project director for ShaleNET U.S.

Pennsylvania College of Technology has hired a project director for ShaleNET U.S., a federally funded consortium initiative that develops and standardizes credit and noncredit education and training programs serving high-demand occupations in the oil and natural gas industry.

http://news.psu.edu/story/267029/2013/03/01/penn-college-names-project-director-shalenet-us

County ADA advisory board meets March 7

The Dona Ana County Americans with Disabilities Act Advisory Committee will meet at 4 p.m. March 7, in multi-purpose room 1-117 at the Dona Ana County Government Center, 845 North Motel Blvd., in Las Cruces.

http://www.lcsun-news.com/las_cruces-news/ci_22697052/county-ada-advisory-board-meets-march-7

Idaho is tops for percentage of minimum wage jobs

New Department of Labor statistics show Idaho has the nation's highest percentage of workers earning the minimum wage or less.

http://www.kivitv.com/news/local/193820371.html