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Quick Takes: New Executive Orders on Federal Contractors, More Ledbetter, AT&T Layoffs, Union Rolls, Lawsuit Avoidance

Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Laws and Regulations

Since it is another snowy day here in Connecticut, it seems like another opportune time to post about some of the items worth reading and catching up on over the last few days. On Friday, President Obama announed three new executive orders that give broad power now to the Secretary of Labor.   These orders involve… Continue Reading

SEC and Department of Labor Agree to Cooperate to Protect Retirement Savings

Posted in Laws and Regulations, Wage & Hour

Earlier today, I noted how the Department of Labor released some proposed regulations by burying them deep in the Federal Register. Now word comes today of a press conference AND press release on a subject that I have to confess, I’m having a hard time wondering what the fuss is about. Apparently, so does Footnoted… Continue Reading