Health Insurance Premium Tax Credit

On August 12, 2011, the Departments of Treasury and Health and Human Services released Proposed Regulations to provide guidance to individuals who enroll in qualified health plans through State-based Exchanges, as envisioned under the Affordable Care Act, and to...

Proposed Parental Bereavement Act

On July 13, 2011, the Parental Bereavement Act was introduced in Congress. The bill would amend the federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) by adding a new job-protected leave category for the death of an employee’s son or daughter. If passed, an eligible...

New NLRB Notice Required

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a final rule requiring most private-sector employers to notify employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The NLRB will enforce employers to post a new NLRA notice in the workplace. The...

Unemployment Discrimination Legislation

Introduced on July 12, 2011, by the U.S. House of Representatives, the proposed Fair Employment Opportunity Act of 2011 would prohibit employers and employment agencies from discriminating against the unemployed or placing job advertisements or posts stating that...

Changes to OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements

Published on June 22, 2011, in the Federal Register, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) proposed changes to its current requirements on recordkeeping and reporting of employee injuries and illnesses. OSHA is seeking comments from the...
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