COBRA Bills Face Uncertain Future as Federal Subsidy Begins to Expire
November 30, 2009 at 8:09 pm by: HR Hero Alerts
Update Dec. 21, 2009: President signs bill including COBRA subsidy extension
Archive for November, 2009
Many Implications for Employers in Senate Health Care Reform Bill
November 22, 2009 at 3:57 pm by: HR Hero Alerts
Read the latest news on health care reform efforts in Congress and how they will affect employers
Immigration Crackdown: DHS Launches Thousands of H-1B Inspections, I-9 Audits
November 20, 2009 at 8:07 pm by: HR Hero Alerts
By Christopher L. Thomas
The federal government is making it clear to employers that immigration enforcement is a priority for the Obama administration, and that employers failing to comply with the law face severe consequences.
DOL Hires 250 New Wage and Hour Investigators
November 20, 2009 at 8:01 pm by: Wendi Watts
If a recent news release from U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis is any indication, 2010 may prove to be a year of ramped-up enforcement from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). In her November 19 statement, Secretary Solis sent a clear message about the enforcement and outreach efforts occurring within the DOL’s Wage and [...]
Senate Health Care Reform Bill’s Impact on Employers
November 19, 2009 at 7:49 pm by: HR Hero Alerts
After weeks of negotiating, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nevada) finally unveiled a highly anticipated health care reform bill Wednesday night called the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The 2,074-page bill is a combination of two different health care reform bills approved by Senate committees earlier this year. Reid revealed the Senate bill [...]
Congress Members Introduce More Paid Sick Leave Legislation
November 18, 2009 at 6:56 pm by: HR Hero Alerts
U.S. Senator Christopher Dodd (D-Connecticut) and U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-Connecticut) introduced legislation yesterday that would guarantee paid sick leave for employees infected by the H1N1 virus (also known as “swine flu”). The legislation would take effect 15 days after being signed into law but would end after two years.
Holidays 2009 Survey Results
November 12, 2009 at 2:42 pm by: Wendi Watts
Each year, HR Hero Line surveys its readers about what days they will be off at the holidays and in the coming year. Most of you will have a paid holiday later this month on both Thanksgiving Day and the day after, while about 36% of you will get off on Thanksgiving Day only. Christmas [...]
House Passes Momentous Health Care Reform Legislation
November 8, 2009 at 2:21 pm by: HR Hero Alerts
In a 220-215 vote, House Democrats passed a controversial health care reform bill with only one Republican voting for the legislation. The Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962) is a combination of three different health care reform bills approved by House committees this summer and is 1,990 pages with a 42-page manager’s amendment.
Senators Introduce Another COBRA Subsidy Extension Bill
November 6, 2009 at 8:42 pm by: HR Hero Alerts
Update Dec. 21, 2009: President signs bill including COBRA subsidy extension
Will Congress Require Paid Sick Days for Flu?
November 4, 2009 at 7:30 pm by: HR Hero Alerts
Congress Members Introduce More Paid Sick Leave Legislation - November 18, 2009
