Under the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act, enacted March 18, 2010, two new tax benefits are available to employers who hire certain previously unemployed workers (“qualified employees”).

President Obama signed a bill which extends the COBRA subsidy of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) through March 31, 2010

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) prohibits employers from requesting genetic testing or considering someone’s genetic background in hiring, firing or promotions.

Learn about the recent changes to COBRA coverage for former employees.

Effective January 2008, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) now permits family members of injured Armed Forces members to take up to 26 workweeks of leave.

Three new laws affecting the handling of personal information went into effect in January 2007. All of these bills share a common goal: to protect individuals from exposure to identity theft by imposing limitations and restrictions on the use and disclosure of personal information.

Effective April 2009, all U.S. employers must use the new Form I-9 to verify employment eligibility of new hires. Under federal law, employers are required to complete the I-9 for all employees within the first three days of employment or face fines of up to $10,000.