Hey Compliance Warriors! Today, the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) published opinion letter FMLA2023-2-A, “Whether Holidays Count Against an Employee’s FMLA Leave Entitlement and Determination of the Amount of Leave Taken”. In this letter, WHD explains that, under the Family and Medical Leave Act, the employee’s normal workweek is the basis of […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! R & G Endeavors, Inc., a fast-food franchisee doing business as Culver’s Restaurants of Cottage Grove, violated federal law when it subjected employees to a hostile work environment based on race, sex, sexual orientation, and disability, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in two lawsuits filed today. The […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! The Minimum Wage Update for Summer 2023 brings changes to several states across the US. Connecticut’s minimum wage will increase beginning June 1, 2023. The standard rate will be $15, but the state does not have separate rates for bartenders and service employees. Nevada has two separate rates […]
Attorney Harrison Oldham On May 5, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) made history by awarding its largest-ever single whistleblower payout of $279 million. This substantial award surpasses the combined annual rewards given to whistleblowers in any year except for 2021. While specific details about the case remain undisclosed, the magnitude of […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Riot Games, a prominent video game developer headquartered in Los Angeles, has consented to a whopping $100 million payout to settle a sexual harassment and gender discrimination lawsuit. This resolution represents the highest settlement of this nature in the annals of the California Department of Civil Rights. The women […]
What Does the End of Title 42 and I-9 Flexibility Mean for Employers? U.S. immigration policy and the Biden administration’s response to the ongoing migration crisis have been hot topics in the news. We break down potential considerations for employers as the pandemic-era immigration policy ends and border crossings from individuals without documentation in […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! With the introduction of a new state law, Florida businesses may have to reassess their approach to handling Form I-9. As of July 1, 2023, private companies in Florida that employ at least 25 individuals are mandated to use the E-Verify system. This tool is used to confirm the […]
Attorney Harrison Oldham On May 10, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida signed a new immigration bill, SB 1718, into law. This bill imposes tough new penalties and restrictions on undocumented immigrants in Florida, and introduces significant changes for private employers with 25 or more employees that, among other things, requires employers to […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Today, the Wage and Hour Division published Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) No. 2023-2, Enforcement of Protections for Employees to Pump Breast Milk at Work. This bulletin is intended to provide enforcement support and public guidance regarding the application and requirements of the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Today the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a technical assistance document, “Assessing Adverse Impact in Software, Algorithms, and Artificial Intelligence Used in Employment Selection Procedures Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,” which is focused on preventing discrimination against job seekers and workers. The document explains […]