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June 24, 2010 / Fifth Circuit Finds Jury Question on ADA Claim Despite Clear Violation of Attendance Policy
The Fifth Circuit found that an employer's leniency in its attendance policy was enough of a jury question as to whether attendance was an essential function of a job Read Full Article »
June 24, 2010 / DOL Issues Interpretation Letter Clarifying Sons/Daughters under FMLA
On June 22, the DOL issued an opinion letter clarifying who can be considered a son or daughter for purposes of the FMLA Read Full Article »
June 01, 2010 / Supreme Court to Decide Whether Medical Residents Are Employees
Costly mistakes can be made when employers misclassify individuals and, as a result, do not withhold taxes. Hospitals will want to take note that the Supreme Court is poised to decide whether medical residents are students or employees. Read Full Article »
May 25, 2010 / IRS ANNOUNCES COMPLIANCE CHECK PROGRAM
The Employee Plans Compliance Unit of the IRS announced earlier this month that it will be conducting a compliance check program of a sample of 1,200 sponsors of 401(k) plans. Although technically the questionnaire is not an audit, it may be used to open a future audit. Read Full Article »
May 20, 2010 / New Federal Contract Posting Requirements Effective June 19
Beginning June 19, federal contractors and their subcontractors must advise employees of their right to join a union Read Full Article »