An Update For Employers on Domestic Partnership and Same-Sex Marriage Laws

Despite a November voter referendum in Maine that overturned the state's same-sex marriage law and a very recent rejection of same-sex marriage by the New York State Senate, the year 2009 saw progress for... Read more »

COBRA Subsidy Extended

The extension of the COBRA health insurance subsidy, signed into law by President Obama on December 21st after an 88-10 vote by the Senate, will provide additional relief for a record number of unemployed... Read more »

Legislation Proposed to Extend Domestic Partner Benefits to Federal Government Employees

If passed, a proposed federal law entitled the Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act will extend long-awaited comprehensive benefits to same-sex domestic partners of federal employees. Read more »

How to Get Motivated for Better Results

When you are fulfilled professionally and personally, your customers, co-workers, friends and family become a part of the ripple affect. Turnover, complaints and conflicts are reduced, which bring increased productivity, improved relationship... Read more »

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) Has Taken Effect

With little fanfare and even less reaction from employers, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) took effect on November 21, 2009. GINA generally prohibits employers, employment agencies, and unions from collecting genetic... Read more »
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