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UPDATE: THE FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) into law. Among other things, the […]
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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act
In response to the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, on March 14, 2020, Congress passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act […]
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JOINT EMPLOYERS & THE NEW DOL RULE
In certain circumstances, an employee may have two (or more) employers which are considered “joint employers” under the Fair Labor […]
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NEW REGULAR RATE OF PAY RULE
For the first time in more than 50 years, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has updated its interpretation of […]
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Georgia’s Drug-Free Workplace Program
The Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation provides employers who are certified as a drug-free workplace under the Georgia Drug-Free […]
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Final Overtime Rule Announced
Yesterday, (September 24, 2019), the Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced a new final rule, the effect of which will make […]
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FMLA Leave and IEP Meetings
On August 8, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor released an opinion letter which discussed whether an employee may take […]
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The ADA Interactive Process: What Is It and Why Is It Important?
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, (“ADA, AA”) is a federal statute which prohibits employers with 15 […]
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You May Be An Uber Driver, But You’re Not An Employee
Rideshare services and apps, such as Uber, have changed the way we commute, travel, entertain, make money, and even eat! […]
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DOL Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Joint Employer Status
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), two or more employers may be jointly responsible for an employee’s wages, which […]
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What is Front Pay?
In employment discrimination cases, prevailing Plaintiffs may be awarded damages, to include, front pay. What is Front Pay? Front pay […]
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New DOL Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
On March 7, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) that proposes a […]
