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New law replenishes Missouri’s workers’ comp fund

Jefferson City, MO – A fund that owes millions to injured workers in Missouri is set to be replenished through a new business surcharge beginning in 2014.

Workers in NYC to get paid sick leave

New York – Certain workers in New York City who do not have paid sick time will soon have access to it under a new law.

New Texas law makes assault against emergency department personnel a felony

Austin, TX – Beginning Sept. 1, assaulting emergency department personnel in Texas will be a felony offense under legislation signed into law June 14 by Gov. Rick Perry (R).

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