This week’s summary follows-up on two important stories I wrote about this week – mandatory lactation breaks, and Craig Becker’s recess appointment to the NLRB, plus some other stuff.
Lactation Breaks
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FLSA Amended to Require Breaks for Mothers to Express Breast Milk – from Washington D.C. Employment Law Update
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Health Care Bill Easter Eggs – from Lawffice Space
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Who knew the health reform legislation amended the Fair Labor Standards Act? – from Wage & Hour Defense Blog
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New federal law requires unpaid breaks for nursing mothers – from Kiernan’s Corner: Preventive Law for Employers
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Secrets of Health Care Reform – from The Word on Employment Law with John Phillips
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Texas Employers Must Provide Breaks for Breastfeeding Mothers – from Texas Employment Law Update
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New Health Care Bill Adds Federal Rights Regarding Lactation / Breast Pumping in Workplace; Conn. Law Unchanged – from Connecticut Employment Law Blog
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Exposing Breasts in the Workplace: Part of Healthcare! – from HR Observations
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FLSA Now Requires Breastfeeding Breaks and a Place to Take Them – from Delaware Employment Law Blog
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Lactation / Breast Pumping Rights At Work Contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act – from Fitzpatrick on Employment Law
Labor Law
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Why the NLRB Recess Appointments Can Be Good For Employers – from Dan Schwartz’s Connecticut Employment Law Blog
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The NLRB in Transition - Whither Board Law? – from EFCA & Labor Law Reform Blog
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Becker Hysteria and Union Avoidance – from The Word on Employment Law with John Phillips
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Strategy Alert: Too Few Workers and Union Activity – from Michael Haberman’s HR Observations
Social Networking & Technology
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Sure, You Can Use Facebook at Work … We’ll Just Monitor What You Post – from Molly DiBianca’s Delaware Employment Law Blog
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Employment Law Considerations: Employee Use of Geolocation Services – from Social Networking Law Blog
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Work Email belongs to the Employer – from San Antonio Employment Law Blog
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CNN: Facebook and Job Seekers – from employeescreenIQ Blog
FMLA
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Workplace Flexibility – from Workplace Prof Blog
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Ninth Circuit: Judges Must Decide Front Pay Awards In FMLA Cases – from Hunton Employment & Labor Law Perspectives™
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How to handle those rare employees who abuse FMLA – from HR Cafe
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History of permitting FMLA leave grounds airline's defense to ADA claim – from Work Matters
Wages & Benefits
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How Does the Heath Care Reform Package Impact Employers? – from World of Work
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Officers Not Entitled to Pay For Donning And Doffing Uniforms, Ninth Circuit Rules – from Wage & Hour Counsel
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Proper Arbitration Agreements May Prevent FLSA Class Action Suits – from Overtime Advisor
Trade Secrets & Competition
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Just the Stats Please! New Study Provides Statistical Snapshot of Federal Court Trade Secret Litigation – from Trade Secrets and Noncompete Blog
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Caught Red Handed with LinkedIn – from Rob Radcliffs’ Smooth Transitions
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