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Many of our webinar attendees ask us to provide general guidance on FMLA and ADA guidance on an ongoing basis due to the complicated…
Continue Reading HSB Webinar Announcement: FMLA and ADA ComplianceIn a recent employment law webinar, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Chris Gantt-Sorenson discussed the federal and state laws applicable to pregnant, postpartum and nursing employees. It is important for employers to understand the requirements of these laws to ensure they provide…
Continue Reading Navigating Pregnancy and Postpartum Employment Laws in the Workplace: A Guide for EmployersEmployers should post the DOL’s two new posters on FLSA and FMLA protections which the DOL updated following the passage of the Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers (PUMP) Act, discussed in…
Continue Reading DOL Issues New FMLA and FLSA PostersAn overview of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and how it intersects with the Americans with Disabilities Act, South Carolina’s Pregnancy Accommodations and Lactation Support Acts, and the Family Medical Leave Act
As noted in our blog post on the…
Continue Reading Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and Interplay with Other LawsClick here to view a recording of this complimentary webinar presented by HSB’s Employment Law team.
On March 23, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Chris Gantt-Sorenson, discussed the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and…
Continue Reading HSB Webinar Announcement: Employer Considerations When Handling FMLA Leave and ADA Accommodation RequestsThe Department of Labor (DOL) issued a public opinion letter on February 9, 2023, in response to an employer’s inquiry about an employee’s inability to work more than an eight-hour day due to a Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) qualifying…
Continue Reading DOL Issues Important Opinion Letter on FMLAThe Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals (which governs South Carolina) wrote in a recent case (called Roberts here) that an employee’s message to his supervisor over Facebook messenger might be enough to put the Company on notice of the need…
Continue Reading Facebook Messenger & The FMLA
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued two Model Notice Posters and additional FFCRA enforcement guidance on March 25, 2020. The Model Notices as well as Fact Sheets, and Questions and Answers for Employers on Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)…
Continue Reading Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): Posters, Fact Sheets, Q&A for Employers
In follow up on this issue, late yesterday the Senate passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which President Trump signed last night and will become effective April 2, 2020. The below is a general summary and is not intended…
Continue Reading COVID-19 Update: Families First Coronavirus Response Act Takes Effect April 2, 2020
HSB’s Employment Team continues to monitor the latest developments with COVID-19 and its impact on the workplace. The current version of the COVID-19 Relief Package being considered in Congress contains mandatory paid sick leave and expanded FMLA. Since the proposed…
Continue Reading COVID-19 Update: Department of Labor Issues Guidance and Congress Considers Paid Leave
