March 2010 - CHIPRA Model Notices Now Available for Employers
On February 2, 2010, the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) developed and released national and state-specific model notices to be used by employers regarding eligibility for premiums assistance under the Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA).  This makes it an ideal time for employers to again review the notice requirements under CHIPRA.
To read entire article: CHIPRA Model Notices Now Available for Employers (see p. 1)

- Article by Lori L. Athmann

March, 2010 - Increased Penalties for Child Labor Violations
Federal child labor rules are established by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).  This Act establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor rules affecting full- and part-time workers in the private sector and in the federal, state and local governments.
To read entire article: Increased Penalties for Child Labor Violations (see p. 2)

-Article by Jessie L. Becker

March, 2010 - U.S. DOT Bans Texting While Driving by Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published regulatory guidance prohibiting texting while driving by commercial motor vehicle drivers.
To read entire article: U.S. DOT Bans Texting While Driving by Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers (see p. 3)
-Article by Paul A. Rajkowski

February 2010 - Recent Minnesota Supreme Court Case Law
A recent case decided by the Minnesota Supreme Court informs land use practitioners and their clients to verify that actions taken by Minnesota governmental agencies and/or departments are supported by the relevant statutory law.
To read entire article: Recent Minnesota Supreme Court Case Law
-Article by Eric S. Oelrich