DOL , Employment Law , Firm Announcements , FLSA , National Labor Relations Act , Wage and Hour Law
21st February 2020
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 Standards Act of 1938 (“FLSA”). Under the FLSA, a “joint employer” is any additional individual or entity who is jointly […]
DOL , Employment Law , FLSA , Leave Law , Uncategorized , Wage and Hour Law , Work Breaks
18th December 2019
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 the definition of “regular rate of pay” in the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), which is used to calculate overtime […]
DOL , Drug Free Work Place , Drug Testing , Employment Law
11th December 2019
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 Workplace Program with a 7.5% discount off workers’ compensation premiums. To participate in the program and receive the discount, employers […]
Corporate Compliance , DOL , Employment Law
25th September 2019
Final Overtime Rule Announced
Yesterday, (September 24, 2019), the Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced a new final rule, the effect of which will make “1.3 million American workers newly eligible for overtime pay.” What Changes Will Take Place? The final rule, which will take […]
ADA , Employment Law
17th July 2019
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 or more employees from discriminating against a qualified individual with a disability. Who is Considered a “Qualified Individual”? Under the […]
Employment Law , FLSA , National Labor Relations Act , Wage and Hour Law
13th June 2019
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! Gone are the days when you had to hail a taxi from the sidewalk to get to your destination. With […]
EEOC , Employment Law , Title VII
9th April 2019
What is Front Pay?
In employment discrimination cases, prevailing Plaintiffs may be awarded damages, to include, front pay. What is Front Pay? Front pay is similar to back pay in that it provides a prevailing plaintiff monetary relief. However, unlike back pay, front pay […]
DOL , Employment Law , FLSA
8th January 2019
Exempt Employees & The Reasonable Relationship Requirement
On November 8, 2018, the Wage and Hour Division (“WHD”) of the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued an opinion letter regarding FLSA exempt employees and the reasonable relationship requirement between guaranteed weekly salaries and usual earnings. Under the FLSA, […]
Employment Law , National Labor Relations Act
9th November 2018
Can Employees Discuss Their Salaries?
From an employer perspective, preventing employees from discussing wages and compensation with one another may be in the best interests of the business. To protect these interests and prevent conflict in the workplace some employers may implement pay secrecy policies. […]
Employment Law , FLSA
23rd August 2018
Equal Pay Act
The Equal Pay Act of 1963 (“EPA”) is a provision under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) that prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on sex with respect to wages and compensation. Under the Act, men and women in […]
