15 Jul
Bonuses not wages in CT
The Connecticut Supreme Court ruled that certain bonuses are not “wages” under CT statutes.
Archive for July 2010
COBRA subsidy status
Assistant Secretary of Labor issued a statement concerning the availability of the COBRA Subsidy after May 31, 2010.
8 Jul
Private Employer Verification Act
With the passage of the Private Employer Verification Act, Utah requires an employer with at least 15 employees to use the state’s E-verify system to prevent hiring illegals.
6 Jul
Ohio’s Military Leave legislation
Ohio’s new family military leave legislation took effect July 2, 2010.
FMLA clarification
The Wage and Hour Division clarified the definition of “son” and “daughter” with respect to FMLA-protected leave.
Racial discrimination
Racial discrimination against an African American cost the country’s largest metal container manufacturer $45,000 in settlement of a suit brought by the EEOC.