New U.S. DOL Guidance on Independent Contractor vs. Employee Analysis -On May 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (“U.S. DOL”) Wage & Hour Division issued a field assistance bulletin (“FAB”) to guide investigators on...more
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced new resources to aid employers and employees in understanding the EEOC’s position regarding sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination....more
6/21/2021
/ Employee Handbooks ,
Employee Training ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Litigation ,
Employment Policies ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Gender Identity ,
New Guidance ,
Sexual Orientation Discrimination ,
Title VII ,
Workplace Harassment Guidance
Three agencies have provided updated guidance for employers on essential COVID-19 issues:
• The Department of Labor (DOL) addressed how new leave laws apply to these situations:
-Domestic workers;
-Those working through...more
5/12/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Domestic Workers ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Governor Cooper ,
New Guidance ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Remote Working ,
School Closures ,
Sick Leave ,
Temporary Employees
The Department of Labor (DOL) shared more insights into the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). These latest additions to the DOL’s guidance include a few surprises...more
4/1/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
EFMLA ,
EPSLA ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Health Care Providers ,
New Guidance ,
Paid Family Leave Law ,
Sick Leave ,
Sick Pay