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from www.Safety.BLR.com

Whatever you felt about it, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - arguably the most far-reaching piece of social legislation in the last severaldecades - is now law. Employers around the country - including BLR - are scrambling to figure out what the upcoming changes mean.

by David Kalb, President of Capitol Services, Inc.

from Kevin J. Pedrotti, Legislative Advocate, Golden State Builders Exchanges

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The EPA has delayed enforcement of Certification Requirements for the EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP Rule). As a result of contractor outcry, the EPA announced that it will delay enforcement of the RRP Rule's firm certification requirement and of the worker certification requirement to allow contractors more time to come into compliance.
 

Courtesy of HRCaliforniaExtra, June 17, 2010, California Chamber of Commerce

The Department of Labor (DOL) has published new information related to Federal contractors and subcontractors. Pursuant to Executive Order 13496 and beginning June 21, 2010, federal contractors and subcontractors must post a notice informing employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), which governs relations between unions and private employers.

By Sam Abdulaziz, Attorney At Law

This case dealt with an insurance company’s duty to defend a default judgment against its insured.

Reese Jones (“Jones”) filed an arbitration proceeding against STARS Holding Company, Inc. (“STARS”). Jones sought to recover damages for faulty investment and financial planning advice. STARS was unable to put forward a defense because it had become insolvent prior to the proceeding. Jones obtained a $22 million judgment, which was confirmed by a judge.

by Joe Haraburda, President, Oakland Chamber of Commerce