Congress, Obama Extend Benefits as Unemployment ...       November 6, 2009
News: The bill marks the third time that Congress has increased unemployment benefits since the recession started in December 2007.
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2009 Optimas Award Winners       November 1, 2009
Feature: This year's Optimas Award winners have faced a variety of business challenges and answered them with creative initiatives that have one thing in common: a belief that the organization with the best practices and best workforce wins. ...
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House Bill Would Extend COBRA Subsidy by Six ...       October 30, 2009
News: That subsidy is available for up to nine months for employees who have lost their jobs since September 1, 2008. Unless the law is extended, the subsidy will not be available to employees laid off after December 31.
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Labor Department Proposes Historic $87.4 Million ...       October 30, 2009
News: Labor Secretary Hilda Solis says the energy company has not done enough to improve safety since a 2005 explosion at its Texas City, Texas, refinery killed 15 people and injured 170.
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Observance of Wiccan New Year Ends in Religious ...       October 23, 2009
News: In a complaint filed in federal court in Connecticut, Gina Uberti alleges she was unfairly terminated for practicing Wicca, known as the largest of neopagan religions.
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Senate Democrats Aim to Keep Caucus Together on ...       October 14, 2009
News: Several Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee also outlined reservations about the panel's bill; they supported the measure in order to advance to Senate floor debate, where they plan to offer amendments to shape a final bill.
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Small Employers Get a Reprieve on Huge Penalties ...       September 29, 2009
News: Not only are the penalties exorbitant, but many companies say they were never told by their advisors that they had to file with the IRS.
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Big Managers Raise Salaries to Make Up for Low ...       September 29, 2009
News: The Heidrick & Struggles report is based on conversations with investment and sales and marketing executives, as well as interviews with corporate executives and human resources officials at money management firms.
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Dropping Golden Parachutes Among Pay-Reform ...       September 22, 2009
News: Recommendations include creating a link between pay and performance, demonstrating board oversight of executive compensation, and maintaining transparency with respect to compensation.
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