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NEW YORK SENATE PASSES
LEGISLATION TO HALT BULLYING AND ABUSE IN THE WORKPLACE
Legislation with far-reaching impact on the workplace
and the types of suits employees can bring against their employers
is making its way through the New York Legislature. On May 13,
2010, the New York State Senate secured the passage of landmark
legislation which establishes a civil cause of action for employees
who are subjected to an abusive environment.
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COBRA SUBSIDY EXTENDED
AGAIN AND STAY TUNED
On April 15th President Obama signed into law another
extension of the COBRA subsidy. As a result, now individuals
who are eligible for COBRA due to an involuntary termination
of employment on or before May 31, 2010, are eligible for
the subsidy.
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THE IRS AND THE DEPARTMENT
OF LABOR ARE SET TO CRACK DOWN ON INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENTS
As the government looks for a means to increase revenue
and speed up the economic recovery, employers who treat workers
as independent contractors face an increased risk that the classification
of these individuals will be contested..
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