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Proposed Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Bill Would Obligate Chemical Facilities To New Background Check, HR & Other Safety & Security Safeguards — 1 comment

Curran Tomko Tarski LLP wrote 1 week ago: “The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009” (“Act”) recently passed by the House of Represent … more →

Tags: Corporate compliance, employers, Safety, Whistleblower, BACKGROUND CHECKS, Chemical, Credentialing, Employer, Environmental

Internal Investigation Program

kptethicscompliance wrote 2 months ago: Do you have an established Internal Investigation Program? Beware of the employee who wants to do yo … more →

The Limestone Cops -- Tips on Madoff Red Flags Never Escalated at SEC

Rick Wolf wrote 2 months ago: It’s hard to believe that with all the resources poured into government following the adoption … more →

Tags: Accountant Liability, Backdating, business ethics, Securities Fraud, White collar crime

Employer & Other Health Plans & Other HIPAA-Covered Entities & Their Business Associates Must Comply With New HHS Health Information Data Breach Rules By September 23 — 1 comment

Curran Tomko Tarski LLP wrote 3 months ago: Employer and other health plans, health care providers, health clearinghouses and their business ass … more →

Tags: Health Plans, stimulus bill, employers, Risk Management, internal controls, Corporate compliance, Human Resources, ERISA, Insurance

Businesses Cautioned To Strengthen Investigation & Employment Practices To Minimize Potential Exposure To Retaliation Claims In Light Of Recent Supreme Court Retaliation Decision — 3 comments

Curran Tomko Tarski LLP wrote 4 months ago: Businesses that fire or discipline employees increasingly face retaliation claims by disgruntled wor … more →

Tags: Risk Management, internal controls, Corporate compliance, Human Resources, sexual harassment, EEOC, I-9, Tax, medical leave

102 House Members Back New Bill To Mandate Employers Give 56 Hours Paid Leave Per Year

Curran Tomko Tarski LLP wrote 5 months ago: Virtually all employers will be require to allow employees provide up to 56 hours of paid if Congres … more →

Tags: Health Plans, employers, internal controls, Corporate compliance, Human Resources, absenteeism, ADA, Leave, medical leave

Labor Department Gears Up To Enforce COBRA Premium Subsidy Rules — 1 comment

Curran Tomko Tarski LLP wrote 6 months ago: Pressure is mounting for group health plans and their employer and other sponsors and administrators … more →

Tags: Health Plans, COBRA, employers, internal controls, Human Resources, ERISA, Employee Benefits, stimulus bill, Corporate compliance

DOJ Antitrust Enforcement Actions Signal Need to Audit Adequacy of Employment, Ethics & Internal Controls Policies & Practices To Minimize Rising DOJ & Other Antitrust Exposures

Curran Tomko Tarski LLP wrote 7 months ago: U.S. businesses should review the adequacy of their existing antitrust Federal Sentencing Guidance C … more →

Tags: employers, Risk Management, internal controls, Corporate compliance, Employment, Employer, Whistleblower, employment agreements, Antitrust

250 New Investigators, Renewed DOL Enforcement Emphasis Signal Rising Wage & Hour Risks For Employers

Curran Tomko Tarski LLP wrote 7 months ago: U.S. employers should audit existing wage and hour practices and documentation and take other steps … more →

Tags: Corporate compliance, Human Resources, internal controls, Risk Management, stimulus bill, Wage & Hour, Compensation, Employer, Labor

JPI & United Airlines Lawsuits Highlight Rising Discrimination Risks To US Businesses

Curran Tomko Tarski LLP wrote 8 months ago: A federal Fair Housing Act lawsuit filed by the U.S. Justice Department against a large Dallas-based … more →

Tags: employers, Risk Management, internal controls, Corporate compliance, Human Resources, EEOC, Ada, Disability Discrimination, Light Duty