Friday, May 30, 2008

Week In Review (May 30, 2008)

Most Popular Federal Law Article

Employers and Insurers Meet GINA—The Newest Addition to the Federal Discrimination Law Family.
On May 21, 2008, President Bush signed into law the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) (H.R. 493), which prohibits discrimination by employers and insurers based on genetic information.
Located On: Ford & Harrison LLP

Most Popular State Law Article

New York Construction Contractors to Need 10-Hour OSHA Course for Public Works Projects.
All public works contracts for New York state and municipal construction jobs of $250,000 or more will require certification that employees performing work under the contract will have completed successfully the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) 10-hour construction course, according to a state law becoming effective July 18, 2008. The course includes topics such as excavations, electrical safety, ladders, fall protection, chemical hazard communication and other safety and health topics.
Located On: Jackson Lewis LLP

Most Popular Headlines

Body language often tells truth in the workplace
Sun Sentinel - May 27, 2008