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Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act Now in Effect; Extension for Unemployment Still Needed

November 22nd, 2009
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), which was passed last year, goes into effect this weekend with regard to its ban on employment discrimination. GINA prohibits employers from requesting genetic testing or considering someone’s g… Read More
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Tags: Congress, EEOC, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, Labor and Employment, Unemployment Benefits

Unemployment Extension Finally Passed

November 9th, 2009
The Senate finally passed the extension for unemployment insurance last week, and it was promptly signed by President Obama on Friday. The extension was originally passed by the House in September, but it had been held up in the Senate by Republicans… Read More
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Categories: Legislative Action
Tags: Congress, Employment Security Commission, Labor and Employment, North Carolina, President, Unemployment Benefits

President Signs Expansion of FMLA for Military Families

November 2nd, 2009
Last week, President Obama signed the Fiscal Year 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), an appropriations bill that includes an expansion of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for military families. Specifically, it broadens the scope… Read More
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Categories: Legislative Action
Tags: Congress, Family and Medical Leave Act, FMLA, Labor and Employment, Medical Leave, President
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