IN THIS ISSUE:

*Starbucks Prevails in Claim of Unlawful Criminal History Question in Application

*Costco Defeats Challenge to Bonus Overtime Calculation

*Hospital Lawfully Discharged Janitor For Not Calling in Daily During FMLA Leave

*News Bites

..Wal-Mart Settles 63 Class Action Wage Suits For $640 Million

..Toy Maker Enjoined From Selling Bratz Dolls

..Texas Employer Pays $20 Million to Resolve Criminal Probe of Immigration Violations

..Rastafarian Allowed to Challenge Employer’s Grooming Policy

..No Right to Bear Arms at Work

..President Obama Appoints Solis to Head Labor Department

..San Francisco Minimum Wage Raised to $9.79 Per Hour

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