NLRB approves micro-units *

USA - August 31 2011
On August 26, 2011, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) overruled 20 years of precedent and ruled that unions may organize sub-units of employees in non-acute health care facilities. 

Co-authors: Jennifer Gimler Brady, Sarah E. DiLuzio , Kathleen Furey McDonough, Wendy K. Voss.

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Governor Markell signs civil union law *

USA - May 13 2011
On May 11, 2011, Delaware Governor Jack Markell signed into law the Civil Union and Equality Act of 2011 (the “Act”).

Co-authors: Jennifer Gimler Brady, Kathleen Furey McDonough, Wendy K. Voss.

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Expanded fiduciary rules proposed by the Department of Labor *

USA - February 2 2011
The Department of Labor ("DOL") released a proposed rule that would expand the definition of a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ("ERISA").

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Roth conversion: when is it the right strategy? *

USA - July 8 2010
Individual taxpayers have a unique opportunity to pay their federal income tax early with a Roth conversion.

Co-authors: John J. Quinn, III.

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Did the IRS send you its latest questionnaire? What you need to know about the 401(k) compliance check *

USA - June 7 2010
The Internal Revenue Service is sending letters to 1,200 randomly selected employers who sponsor 401(k) plans, instructing them to complete the 401(k) Compliance Check Questionnaire.

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