Recent Survey Finds Employees Willing to Work Less Hours to Save Jobs
 Ninety-four percent of full-time employees, in the annual Work+Life Fit™ Reality Check survey are willing to save jobs by changing or reducing their schedule, or taking a pay cut. The 2009 survey also found:
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Mental Health Parity Act & Group Health Plans
 On October 3, 2008, the President signed the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA). Key changes made by MHPAEA, which is generally effective for plan years beginning after October 3, 2009, include the following:
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News about E-Verify
 On July 8, 2009, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano announced the Administration's support for a regulation that will award federal contracts only to employers who use E-Verify to check employee work authorization.
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Benefit Trends For Small Businesses
 In an ongoing effort to track trends in employee benefits, MetLife recently released its 7th Annual Study of Employee Benefits Trends. The report includes strategies smaller companies can use in order to compete for talent with their larger counterparts.
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Changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act
 The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 ("ADA Amendments Act" or "Act"), which became effective on January 1, 2009 makes it easier for an individual seeking protection under the ADA to establish that he or she has a disability within the meaning of the ADA.
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