The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) went into effect on June 27, 2023. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued proposed rules to implement the PWFA in August 2023, but it still has not published final regulations. However, a recent Illinois case regarding lactation breaks serves as an example for employers. PUMP Act The federal… Continue reading Lactation Accommodations in Light of the PWFA and PUMP Act
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Playing at Work and Working at Play
Every office has at least one. The guy who stockpiles Star Wars action figures in his cubicle. Or the gal with the Barbie screen saver who jams to the same music as her teenage daughter. Thirty years ago they might have been considered immature and unprofessional. Today they're more likely to be seen as fun… Continue reading Playing at Work and Working at Play
Ringing in the New Year, the U.S. Department of Labor Publishes Final Rule on Independent Contractor Classification Under the FLSA
Last week, the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) published a Final Rule revising the regulations that govern whether a worker should be classified as an employee or independent contractor (“IC”) under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). The Final Rule, which is scheduled to take effect on March 11, 2024, rescinds the Trump administration… Continue reading Ringing in the New Year, the U.S. Department of Labor Publishes Final Rule on Independent Contractor Classification Under the FLSA
Trends in Pay Transparency
Several states, including Colorado and Illinois, are requiring employers to provide greater transparency regarding the pay ranges in job postings. These laws, which are aimed at combating gender pay discrimination, have given applicants and existing employees more bargaining power to evaluate job opportunities and their own compensation. Even when not legally required, some employers across… Continue reading Trends in Pay Transparency
Businesses Beware: New Filing Regulations for Most Companies Take Effect January 1
Starting Jan. 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) will require “reporting companies” to electronically file a report identifying the entity and its beneficial owner(s) to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”). FinCEN will use this information to create a database of reports to aid law enforcement in combatting money laundering, terrorism financing, and other… Continue reading Businesses Beware: New Filing Regulations for Most Companies Take Effect January 1
Supreme Court Raises Standard for Denying Religious Accommodation
In a unanimous decision, Groff v. Dejoy, the U.S. Supreme Court revived a former U.S. Postal Service mail carrier’s religious bias suit. In the process, the Court upended decades of lower court precedent regarding the proper analysis for determining whether a religious accommodation presents an undue hardship and must be provided under Title VII. Previously,… Continue reading Supreme Court Raises Standard for Denying Religious Accommodation
Discretionary PTO Cashout Policies Create Hidden Tax Risk to Employers
The saying goes, “No good deed goes unpunished.” Nobody knows that better than HR professionals, where “being kind” to employees, such as by making an exception to a company policy, often leads to problems down the road. While experienced professionals often see these types of problems coming from a mile away, many are unaware of… Continue reading Discretionary PTO Cashout Policies Create Hidden Tax Risk to Employers
Foulston Presents: HR Training Series Webinars
Foulston will host HR Training webinars for HR professionals, managers, and business owners in all industries across the region. Each session will address HR issues that are important and relevant to employers. HRCI, SHRM, and CLE credit will be requested for live webinar participants. Session Topics: FMLA Basics | September 28, 2023 Labor Law and… Continue reading Foulston Presents: HR Training Series Webinars
Federal Government Contractor Update
OFCCP has been active recently, making two notable changes that will impact federal government contractors. Modified Scheduling Letter & Itemized Listing First, OFCCP announced that it modified its existing Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing effective August 24, 2023. These are the documents OFCCP uses to notify a contractor it has been selected for audit and… Continue reading Federal Government Contractor Update
Foulston Employment Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers®
Fourteen members of Foulston’s employment and labor law practice group have been selected for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Best Lawyers® honors attorneys whose peers recognize their reputation and professional experience. These Foulston attorneys were awarded this year in employment law-related areas: James Armstrong Donald Berner Vaughn Burkholder Boyd Byers… Continue reading Foulston Employment Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers®
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