The Continuing Extension Act of 2010 was enacted on April 15, 2010, and reinstates the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act's 65% COBRA subsidy (which had expired on March 31, 2010) for certain workers who lose their jobs during April and May.

On Tuesday, April 13, 2010, Fraser Stryker and SilverStone Group hosted a Healthcare Reform Discussion at the Omaha Marriott Regency.

Fraser Stryker's 2010 Client Labor and Employment Conference has been approved by the Nebraska MCLE Commission for continuing legal education credits in the State of Nebraska .

Fraser Stryker is proud to assist the City of Omaha in negotiations on the police contract.

On March 18, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act of 2010 (the "HIRE Act"). The HIRE Act offers potential tax incentives and benefits to certain employers.

Mark your calendars and save the date for Fraser Stryker's 25th Annual Employment Law Client Conference on April 15, 2010.

On March 2, 2010, the Department of Labor ("DOL") issued final regulations under Section 101(k) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act ("ERISA") regarding multiemployer pension plan information.

Recent changes to federal law add substantial new reporting requirements for companies that pay claims to individuals eligible for Medicare.

Iowa Governor Chet Culver signed House Bill 712 creating a private right of action for victims of consumer fraud.

In January 2010, the United States Department of Labor ("DOL") issued final regulations that establish a "safe harbor" time period in which an employer must deposit employee contributions to certain retirement and welfare benefit plans.