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Hot Topic: Employers Asking For Social Media Passwords, Bonnie Jones
Hot Topic: Employers Asking For Social Media Passwords, Bonnie Jones
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Improper use of social media information on applicants and employees may result in claims alleging discrimination, negligent hiring, violation of privacy, and open record conflicts.
Hot Topic: Ada Changes Regarding Service Animals, Margaret Norris
Hot Topic: Ada Changes Regarding Service Animals, Margaret Norris
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In the latter part of 2010, the Department of Justice made many changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). One set of changes was with service animal regulations, and the modifications became effective on March 15, 2011.
Hot Topic: Attorney General Finds Administrative Hearing Officer Act Provides Adequate Due Process, Josh Jones
Hot Topic: Attorney General Finds Administrative Hearing Officer Act Provides Adequate Due Process, Josh Jones
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A recent opinion by the Tennessee Attorney General alleviates the primary concern of cities waiting to implement an administrative hearing officer program.
Hot Topic: State-Shared Taxes And Appropriations (2012-2013) (Revised), Brad Harris
Hot Topic: State-Shared Taxes And Appropriations (2012-2013) (Revised), Brad Harris
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Based on economic projections for FY 2013, municipalities are expected to receive approximately $106.30 per capita for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012.
Hot Topic: New Requirements For Public Swimming Pools, Rick Whitehead
Hot Topic: New Requirements For Public Swimming Pools, Rick Whitehead
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Existing public swimming pools must meet 2010 accessibility standards by January 31, 2013; newly constructed or altered pools should follow standards on or after March 15, 2012.
Hot Topic: State-Shared Taxes And Appropriations, Brad Harris
Hot Topic: State-Shared Taxes And Appropriations, Brad Harris
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Based on economic projections for FY 2013, municipalities are expected to receive approximately $106.25 per capita for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012.
Hot Topic: The New Fund Balance (2012 Rev.), Kay Stegall
Hot Topic: The New Fund Balance (2012 Rev.), Kay Stegall
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GASB 54: Fund Balance Reporting and Governmental Fund Type Definitions raises several issues related to the way cities now define governmental funds. The implementation date is for periods beginning after June 15, 2010, which means FYE 6/30/11. Includes a fund balance policy and a sample minimum fund balance policy.
Hot Topic: Uniformed Services Employment And Re-Employment Rights Act, Richard Stokes
Hot Topic: Uniformed Services Employment And Re-Employment Rights Act, Richard Stokes
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Up-to-date information on employee military leave for employees who are National Guardsmen, in the Reserve, are planning to enlist, or are drafted.
Hot Topic: Changes In Federal And State Reimbursement Rates For Travel, Brad Harris
Hot Topic: Changes In Federal And State Reimbursement Rates For Travel, Brad Harris
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Summary of changes in the federal and state lodging and meals reimbursement rates for travel.
Hot Topic: Flsa Firefighter Definition Revised, Dennis Wolf, Richard Stokes
Hot Topic: Flsa Firefighter Definition Revised, Dennis Wolf, Richard Stokes
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Clarification of an amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act regarding the definition of "an employee in fire protection activities."