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New Georgia Immigration Law Affecting Local Governments - 06/12/07
Immigration
June 12, 2007
Senate Bill 529 is the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act of 2006 ("the Act"). The Act affects counties, municipalities and their corresponding authorities and agencies ("Local Governments") as well as Local Government contractors and subcontractors.
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New Federal Minimum Wage & Posting Requirement - 06/13/07
Labor, Employment & Immigration
June 12, 2007
Karen W. Neely
Kathryn B. Vargo
On May 24, 2007, President Bush signed the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 that, among other things, increases the federal minimum wage from $5.15 in three steps: to $5.85 per hour effective July 24, 2007; to $6.55 per hour effective July 24, 2008; and to $7.25 per hour effective July 24, 2009. These increases are the first federal minimum wage hike in ten years.
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New Legislation Requires Employers To Notify Employees Of Their USERRA Rights - 3/15/05
Labor & Employment Law
March 15, 2005
Marilyn M. Fish
Kathryn B. Vargo
With the passage of the Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004, employers now have an affirmative obligation to notify employees of their rights regarding military leave and reinstatement. The new legislation amends the 1994 Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act which provides reemployment protection and other benefits for veterans and employees who perform military service.
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