Join Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Chris Gantt-Sorenson and Katie Busbee on September 28, from 12-1 PM, for our next employment law webinar covering the federal and state laws applicable to pregnant, postpartum and nursing employees. The webinar will cover how the
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2022 EEO-1 Deadline Delayed
By: Ashley Long, 2023 Summer Law Clerk, and Katie Busbee
Employers required to annually submit EEO-1 reports now have more time to compile their 2022 reports. Last week, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a notice stating that
Continue Reading 2022 EEO-1 Deadline DelayedFederal Contractor Minimum Wage Requirements: Are all employees entitled to a raise?
On April 27, 2021, President Biden signed Executive Order (E.O.) 14026, which raised the minimum wage paid by government contractors to workers performing work “on or in connection with” covered federal contracts. As of January 1, 2023, workers covered by
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Join Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Employment Law team for our first webinar of the new year. On February 2, from 12-1 PM, Perry MacLennan and Katie Busbee will address key issues impacting employers this year, including:
- The Labor Market & Layoffs
Newly Proposed Independent Contractor Test under FLSA; Extended Comment Period
The Department of Labor (DOL) has extended the public comment period on its newly proposed test to determine whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). If adopted, the proposed rule would
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HSB Webinar Announcement: What Employers Need to Know About ADA Compliance and Technology
In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd will focus our October employment law webinar on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance related to technology used in hiring and the workplace.
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Bonuses & Calculating an Employee’s Regular Rate of Pay for Overtime
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires that non-exempt employees be paid no less than time and one-half their regular rate of pay for all hours worked over 40 hours in a workweek. How should an employer calculate an employee’s
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Do I have to pay my summer intern?
As the summer approaches, many businesses will be looking to hire a summer intern. Internship programs can be a great option for both the intern, who has the opportunity to learn new skills, and the employer, who is able to
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U.S. Supreme Court Blocks OSHA ETS for Large Employers but Allows Vaccination Requirements for Healthcare Workers to Proceed
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a stay against the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for employers with 100 or more employees. The ETS requires covered employers to implement a COVID-19 policy that either 1) requires employees to be vaccinated
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Mandatory Vaccines for Healthcare Workers Put on Pause
On Tuesday, November 30, the Western District for Louisiana issued a preliminary injunction against the COVID-19 vaccine mandate issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). South Carolina joined in this lawsuit with thirteen other states (Louisiana, Montana, Arizona,
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