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Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., has introduced legislation to help parents who work nontraditional hours find affordable child care. Parents and advocates say child care has not kept pace with the changing labor market, with only 6% of providers offering overnight service, 3% offering weekend service and 2% offering evening service, research shows. The Associated Press (9/17)
Labor Dept. eases retirement-plan filing in wake of the storm Irma The Labor Department has provided relief to victims of the storm Irma regarding compliance standards for retirement and health insurance plans, just as it did for Harvey victims. The relief applies to plan loans, distributions and contributions and covers plan sponsors, employers and employees. PlanAdviser online (9/15)
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Examining men's employment rights in relation to partners' pregnancies A case involving a man who committed suicide after he was allegedly fired for taking a day off work to attend a medical appointment with his wife -- who was in a high-risk pregnancy -- has sparked discussion regarding employment discrimination against men under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. There is little legal precedent for such cases. Bloomberg BNA (free content) (9/12)
