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Details: Published on Friday, May 18, 2012

A federal court this week nullified the National Labor Relations Board's ambush-election rule which would allow union representation elections to be held in as few as 10 days after the filing of a union petition.

Appeals Court Delays NLRB Poster Requirement

Details: Published on Tuesday, April 17, 2012

In a major setback for the National Labor Relations Board, a federal appeals court today officially put the brakes on a new poster mandate that the NLRB sought to impose on most U.S. businesses starting April 30.

Healthcare Watch: Court to Decide Future of Law

Details: Published on Thursday, March 29, 2012

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments this week in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of some segments of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act — most notably the mandate that most individuals must purchase health insurance or be fined.

Court OK's New NLRB Poster Mandate

Details: Published on Friday, March 09, 2012

One federal court has given the National Labor Relations Board a green light to require businesses to post a new federal workplace notice advising employees of their right to join unions -- but the court battle over the mandate is likely to continue.

Health Care Law: Some Answers, More Questions

Details: Published on Monday, February 20, 2012

The Department of Labor will not be ready to put one of the 2010 health care law's most controversial rules into effect by 2014, according to new guidance issued by federal agencies Feb. 9.

NLRB Poster Delayed until April

Details: Published on Tuesday, January 03, 2012

The National Labor Relations Board pushed the compliance deadline for businesses to post a new federal workplace poster regarding employees' union-organizing rights to April 30, 2012.

USDA Forecasts Lower Food Inflation Rates for 2012

Details: Published on Monday, December 12, 2011

Thanks to US Foods for sharing this data with us.

UI Tax Rates Decrease for 2012

Details: Published on Friday, December 09, 2011

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) announced the average Unemployment Insurance (UI) tax rate for all employers will be 1.96 percent for calendar year 2012, down from 2.03 percent in CY 2011.

US Supreme Court To Rule on Health Care Law

Details: Published on Wednesday, November 16, 2011

The news has been well-covered, but in case you missed it, the U.S. Supreme Court Monday announced it will take up four legal questions at the heart of the 2010 health care reform law:

National Restaurant Association Supports Tax Reform

Details: Published on Monday, October 31, 2011

111031-NRAlogo 175 Effectively reforming the U.S. tax code will make American businesses more competitive and increase opportunities for job growth, the National Restaurant Association told members of the Senate and House of Representatives in a letter dated Oct. 12.