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Employee Restroom and Break Laws in Minnesota
Submitted By: Charles Horowitz On: Jul 29th 2009
Category: Employment, Minnesota
The laws in Minnesota state that an employee is entitled to “sufficient” time to eat a meal. However, the term “sufficient” is not defined, creating much debate...
Tax Law Changes in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Submitted By: Earl Cohen On: May 1st 2009
The recently passed “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009” (ARRA) will actually create tax relief for individuals and families with low and moderate incomes, those who have college expenses, as well as those who purchase new cars or new homes...
Bribe Foreign Officials: Break the Law
Submitted By: Seymour Mansfield On: Apr 27th 2009
Category: Business
U.S. companies cannot bribe (give or offer value for corrupt purposes) any foreign government official to secure business. This law was set in place in 1977 by the FCPA, and enforced by the U.S. Department of Justice...
Employer Notice Needed for COBRA Subsidies
Submitted By: Teresa Ayling On: Apr 27th 2009
Category: Compensation and Benefits
Beginning February 17, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which is a recently enacted stimulus package, will offer a subsidy for COBRA payments. Employers will receive...
Family Medical Leave Act Information Updates
Submitted By: Denise Tataryn On: Apr 27th 2009
Category: Compensation and Benefits, Employment
Effective Jan. 16th, 2009, the United States Department of Labor issued new rules regarding the Family and Medical Leave Act. The new regulations were published to authorize...