An employer’s response to an employee complaint can mean the difference between an employee who files a lawsuit and one who doesn’t, even if they do not always get the answer they want to hear. Determining which complaints...more
LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION -
Return to Work: Employer-Mandated COVID Vaccination Policies and Accommodating Employee Disabilities and Religious Beliefs -
With over 50% of the adult population in the United States...more
4/30/2021
/ American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
IRS ,
Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) ,
OMB ,
OSHA ,
Paid Leave ,
Return-to-Work Agreements ,
SBA ,
Tribal Governments ,
Vaccinations ,
Workplace Safety
Amidst all of the promises and actions taken by the Biden Administration, the topic of pay equity is gaining more and more attention. While there has been growing momentum on the issue for years now, the Biden Administration...more
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes federal minimum wage, overtime pay, and recordkeeping requirements. Administration of the FLSA can be complex, with the consequences of violation leading to stiff penalties. In...more
3/2/2021
/ Audits ,
Back Wages ,
Best Practices ,
Defense Strategies ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Litigation ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Minimum Wage ,
Over-Time ,
Recordkeeping Requirements ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Unpaid Wages ,
Wage and Hour
The recent $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package is delivering long-overdue help to businesses and individuals. The related legislation, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, provided more than $300 billion in aid for...more
2/3/2021
/ Business Expenses ,
Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employee Retention ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Federal Contractors ,
Federal Funding ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Relief Measures ,
SBA ,
Sick Leave ,
Small Business ,
Small Business Loans ,
Tax Credits ,
Tax Deductions
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes federal minimum wage, overtime pay, and recordkeeping requirements. Administration of the FLSA can be complex, with the consequences of violation leading to stiff penalties. In...more
1/27/2021
/ Audits ,
Back Wages ,
Best Practices ,
Continuing Legal Education ,
Defense Strategies ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Litigation ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Minimum Wage ,
Over-Time ,
Recordkeeping Requirements ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Unpaid Wages ,
Wage and Hour ,
Webinars
LABOR & EMPLOYMENT -
2021 Labor and Employment Spotlight: A List of Key Legal Updates for Employers -
Undeniably, 2020 was a year like no other. Faced with a global pandemic and a tumultuous election, employers were...more
The recent $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package is delivering long-overdue help to businesses and individuals. The related legislation, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, provided more than $300 billion in aid for...more
1/15/2021
/ Business Expenses ,
Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employee Retention ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Federal Contractors ,
Federal Funding ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Relief Measures ,
SBA ,
Sick Leave ,
Small Business ,
Small Business Loans ,
Tax Credits ,
Tax Deductions ,
Webinars
Undeniably, 2020 was a year like no other. Faced with a global pandemic and a tumultuous election, employers were presented with a unique set of challenges and a myriad of new—and at times, very vague—laws and regulations....more
After months of deliberation and endless negotiation, Congress sealed the deal late Sunday night on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package, finally delivering long-overdue help to businesses and individuals. While...more
Effective October 29, 2020, Virginia employers must update their handbooks to reflect new state requirements regarding pregnancy discrimination, according to a recent law. The law adds posting requirements and is one of...more
Companies across the country are still struggling to understand and implement the emergency sick and family leave imposed by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour...more
LABOR & EMPLOYMENT -
DOL Proposes Update to Independent Contractor Status Under FLSA -
The Department of Labor (DOL) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking and request for comments. The proposed rule would revise DOL’s...more
On September 8, 2020, the Southern District of New York struck down a recent Department of Labor (DOL) final rule that changed the standard of joint employment under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The court determined...more
9/17/2020
/ Employer Liability Issues ,
Federal Labor Laws ,
Franchises ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Joint Employers ,
Labor Reform ,
Labor Relations ,
NLRA ,
NLRB ,
Staffing Agencies ,
Unions ,
Wage and Hour
COVID-19 has exacerbated the issue of paid time off shortages in the workplace and created new questions about legal liability stemming from mandatory worksite and school closures and cautious workforce protection measures...more
COVID-19 has exacerbated the issue of paid time off shortages in the workplace and created new questions about legal liability stemming from mandatory worksite and school closures and cautious workforce protection measures...more
LABOR & EMPLOYMENT -
New DOL Rule Frees TRICARE Providers from OFCCP Audits and Enforcement -
On July 2, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) published a final rule, which clarifies that its Office of Federal Contract...more
On July 15, the Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board approved temporary emergency standards to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in Virginia workplaces. Expected to go into effect during the week of July 27, the new...more
Compliance with the Service Contract Act (SCA), now referred to as the Service Contract Labor Standards, is a challenge for many companies. Understanding applicability, wage determinations, health and welfare benefits, and...more
7/14/2020
/ Audits ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Federal Contractors ,
Health and Welfare Plans ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Service Contract Act ,
Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS) ,
Sick Leave ,
Wage and Hour
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that employers who discriminate against gay and transgender workers violate Title VII. The Court’s 6-3 decision resolves a longstanding circuit split on this issue and extends Title VII...more
6/16/2020
/ Altitude Express Inc v Zarda ,
Bostock v Clayton County Georgia ,
Civil Rights Act ,
EEOC v RG & GR Harris Funeral Homes ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Gender Identity ,
Hiring & Firing ,
LGBTQ ,
SCOTUS ,
Sex Discrimination ,
Sexual Orientation ,
Sexual Orientation Discrimination ,
Title VII ,
Transgender
Now that states are beginning to reopen and we start going back into the workplace, there are important questions employers need answers to in order to protect themselves from liability. In this webinar, we focus on preparing...more
Compliance with the Service Contract Act (SCA), now referred to as the Service Contract Labor Standards, is a challenge for many companies. Understanding applicability, wage determinations, health and welfare benefits, and...more
6/10/2020
/ Audits ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Federal Contractors ,
Health and Welfare Plans ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Service Contract Act ,
Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS) ,
Sick Leave ,
Wage and Hour ,
Webinars
Now that states are beginning to reopen and we start going back into the workplace, there are important questions employers need answers to in order to protect themselves from liability. In this webinar, we will focus...more
Working as a human resources professional in government contracting requires agility and understanding how additional federal regulations impact human capital management. During this presentation, we will dive into the...more
Many businesses and employees are adjusting to a full-time remote workforce in response to COVID-19. Even for a business accustomed to remote work, remote work during COVID-19 is not a typical situation. Join PilieroMazza’s...more