Last February the US Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it is working on new set of FMLA leave regulations for military and airline flight crew families. The final version of those regulations is expected to be announced in the near future. In the meantime, you might be interested in learning more about how the Read more
South Carolina employers are now required to post all of the latest changes to the state’s mandatory labor law postings. The new “Your Rights as a Worker in South Carolina” is one of the most important changes. Employers are being required to post this notice informing workers of their rights and protections under South Carolina’s Read more
These days, it seems like just about everyone has a Facebook or Twitter account. As a result, lots of companies have come up with rules to make sure all of the social media doesn’t get in the way of a job well done. However, the National Relations Board (NLRB) is hard at work keeping track Read more
Whether you’re an employee or an employer, you need to know about the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you’re planning on going on military service leave — or have employees that might be called away — there are certain responsibilities you have under this law. Who created USERRA? It’s a joint-effort Read more
Employers often have reason to be interested in an applicant’s or employee’s arrest and conviction records, but are understandably concerned about violating state and federal anti-discrimination laws. To assist employers in complying with federal law, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced the release of an updated “Enforcement Guidance” on an employer’s use of Read more
The U.S. Department of Labor published in February a final rule to improve the H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker program. The H-2B program allows U.S. employers to bring foreign nationals to the United States to fill temporary non-agricultural jobs. The rule includes changes to several aspects of the H-2B program to ensure that U.S. workers receive Read more
A federal judge in South Carolina ruled on Friday that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) did not have the authority to order most private employers to post NLRA (National Labor Relations Act) notices telling workers about their right to unionize under federal law. The ruling conflicts with another federal district court decision in the Read more
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced yesterday that it is extending to April 30, 2012, the public comment period on its proposed rule to carry out changes to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The FMLA was amended in recent years to expand military family leave provisions and incorporate a special eligibility provision Read more
The EEOC has revised its rule on the “reasonable factors other than age” (RFOA) defense to “disparate impact” discrimination claims under the ADEA (Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967). The ADEA prohibits employment discrimination against people who are 40 years of age or older. In the context of the ADEA, disparate impact discrimination is Read more
The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a memo this March to guide field compliance officers and whistleblower investigative staff regarding employer practices that may discourage employee reports of injuries and violate whistleblower statutes. Specifically, the memo reminds OSHA enforcement officials that reporting a work-related injury or illness is a core employee right. Read more
