Wage and Hour, OSHA, USERRA

The U.S. Department of Labor Confirms to Employers That a Little Self-Reflection is a Good Thing

Ice Miller on 8/6/2025

On July 24, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a news release describing several programs available to employers, unions, and benefit plan administrators designed to strengthen protections for employees, while...more

Department of Labor Launches New and Expanded Self-Audit Programs Related to Labor Law Compliance

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP on 8/1/2025

On July 24, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced several self-audit and voluntary compliance programs across six of its agencies aimed at what the agency describes as helping employers, unions, and benefit plan...more

A Short Refresher On Discrete Legal Issues During Natural Disasters

Ward and Smith, P.A. on 9/20/2024

As they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. In that spirit, what follows are certain pay and leave issues employers may confront during times of natural disaster – all of which are better to be thought...more

Human Resources Compliance Audits (Part 2) UPDATED April 23 2024

Porter Hedges LLP on 4/25/2024

This post is the second installment discussing best practices for conducting a Human Resources compliance audit. The first installment of the series provided an overview of the compliance audit process and practical advice at...more

Employers Under Fire: How to Address Employee Pay and Related Issues When Faced with Natural Disasters

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 9/6/2023

As you have no doubt seen in the news, and may have even experienced first-hand, there have been extreme weather conditions throughout the country, including fires, hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods. When natural disasters...more

Where do the presidents rank on employment law?

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP on 2/17/2023

In other words, which presidents can we -- ahem -- blame? George and Abe say, "Don't look at us." Just kidding. In honor of President's Day, I thought it might be fun to review which presidents were responsible for the...more

Labor Department Guidance On Mandatory Postings Poses Challenges for Remote Workplaces

Fisher Phillips on 1/25/2021

Where should an employer post federally required posters when many or most employees are working remotely? The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) recently released a Wage and Hour field assistance bulletin on December 23...more

Comprehensive FAQs For Employers On Hurricanes And Other Workplace Disasters

Fisher Phillips on 8/21/2020

This article addresses many employment-related issues facing employers in the wake of hurricane-related disasters; consequently, in addition to federal laws, we also focus on certain state laws, especially those in the areas...more

Trying to Find a ‘Safe Haven’ in the Storm: 9 Tips for Employers

FordHarrison on 9/12/2018

What do the following popular movies and television shows have in common? Hint: All have a connection to #HurricaneFlorence—the number-one trending topic on Twitter today—which is supposed to make landfall along the East...more

Hurricane Ready: 5 Ways Florida Employers Can Prepare for the Next Big Storm

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 9/8/2017

With the peak of hurricane season approaching, the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey fresh in our minds, and Hurricane Irma intensifying in the Atlantic Ocean with a westward path, Florida employers may want to...more

Labor and Employment Observer 2012/2013

Cozen O'Connor on 1/1/2013

In This Issue: - Message from the Chair - A Second Obama Administration’s Impact on Labor and Employment Issues - Will There be Comprehensive Immigration Legislation After the 2012 Presidential Election? ...more

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