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New Law Protects Workers

Updated: January 7, 2009
The state now has bigger muscles to flex when trying to protect workers. The governor has signed a law giving the labor department more power to enforce minimum wage and overtime. Employers face tougher penalties if they don`t pay on time and now worke

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