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Navigating Pregnancy and Postpartum Employment Laws in the Workplace: A Guide for Employers
November 08, 2023
In a recent employment law webinar, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Chris Gantt-Sorenson discussed the federal and state laws applicable to pregnant, postpartum and nursing employees. It is important for employers to understand the requirements of these laws to ensure they provide the necessary accommodations and support for pregnant and postpartum workers. In this blog post, we will highlight the key takeaways from the webinar for employers regarding the Pregnancy Workplace Fairness Act (PWFA), South Carolina Pregnancy Accommodations Act (SCPAA), South Carolina Lactation Support Act, PUMP Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).DOL Issues New FMLA and FLSA Posters
May 10, 2023
Employers should post the DOL’s two new posters on FLSA and FMLA protections which the DOL updated following the passage of the Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers (PUMP) Act, discussed in our previous blog.Federal Contractor Minimum Wage Requirements: Are all employees entitled to a raise?
April 20, 2023
On April 27, 2021, President Biden signed Executive Order (E.O.) 14026, which raised the minimum wage paid by government contractors to workers performing work “on or in connection with” covered federal contracts. As of January 1, 2023, workers covered by E.O. 14026 must be paid a minimum wage of $16.20 per hour to be compliant with the executive order.DOL Issues Important Opinion Letter on FMLA
March 06, 2023
The Department of Labor (DOL) issued a public opinion letter on February 9, 2023, in response to an employer’s inquiry about an employee’s inability to work more than an eight-hour day due to a Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) qualifying chronic serious health condition. In the letter, the DOL states that employees may be entitled to indefinite reduced schedules under the FMLA.Federal Court Strikes Down Portions of FFCRA Regulations
August 05, 2020
On August 3, a New York federal judge struck down several provisions of the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Final Rule applicable to both types of leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) – the Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) and the Emergency Family Medical Leave Act (EFMLEA).COVID-19 - What's New From CDC, DOL, EEOC and SCDEW
May 22, 2020
Pertinent COVID-19 updates were recently issued by the CDC, DOL, OSHA, EEOC and IRS.Additional Guidance on CARES Act Unemployment Programs and COVID-19 Support Payments
April 17, 2020
Within the last two weeks, many laws, orders and guidance have been approved and published regarding the administration of unemployment and employee financial relief.
DOL Final Rule: Paid Leave Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
April 03, 2020
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a Final Rule regarding the paid leave provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) effective April 6, 2020, through December 31, 2020, although operational April 1, 2020.Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): Posters, Fact Sheets, Q&A for Employers
March 27, 2020
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued two Model Notice Posters and additional FFCRA enforcement guidance on March 25, 2020.Small & Midsize Businesses May Be Able to Swiftly Recover Cost of Coronavirus-related Leave
March 26, 2020
By: Perry MacLennan
The Treasury, IRS and Department of Labor issued a joint announcement that small and midsize employers can take advantage of two new refundable payroll tax credits designed to reimburse them for the cost of providing Coronavirus-related leave to their employees.
