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Daily Archives: January 29, 2009

Ledbetter Fair Pay Act Signed Into Law

Posted on January 29, 2009 by Eric Welter

President Obama signed the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 into law today.  The story is here.  Bill tracking is here.  The text of the bill can be found here.  More after the break. UPDATE (2.11.2009):  What Ledbetter Has … Continue reading →

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Crackdown On Misuse Of Independent Contractor Classification

Posted on January 29, 2009 by Eric Welter

A recent newsletter we received suggests that the increasing financial pressure on state governments will cause heightened scrutiny of independent contractor classifications in the new year.  More after the break.

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Top Ten Issues In Employment Law For HR Professionals In Virginia in 2008: #10

Posted on January 29, 2009 by Eric Welter

We will be posting over the next week the top ten developments in employment law for HR professionals in Virginia in 2008.  The list is in no particular order.  Topic number 10 is: Neighboring States Enact New Employee Leave Laws.  … Continue reading →

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