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Bush Signs Extension of Unemployment Benefits
November 21, 2008 - President Bush has signed legislation that extends unemployment compensation from 13 weeks to 20 weeks.
Congress OKs Extension of Unemployment Benefits
November 21, 2008 - The U.S. Congress has approved legislation that would extend unemployment benefits for 7 additional weeks and for 13 additional weeks in states with unemployment rates above 6 percent.
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9 Tips for Planning Reductions in Workforce
November 20, 2008 - Any reduction-in-force (RIF) must be carefully planned and executed both to minimize exposure to liability under various employment laws and to mitigate negative effects on employee morale and operations.
What's in a Tip? A Primer for Employers
November 13, 2008 - A surprising number and variety of high-profile eateries have been the focus of recent class-action lawsuits over the question of proper tip-pooling arrangements. So what's legal and what's not, and who says so? We discussed the issue with Attorney Michael S. Cohen, a partner in the labor and employment department of WolfBlock LLP.
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The 'Biggest Turkey' Ever Hired
A recent survey asked hiring managers to describe the “biggest turkey” they ever hired. The responses should leave no doubt as to why they considered the employee a dud.
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