HSB Blog
U.S. DOJ Settles Immigration-Related Discrimination Claim Against California Agricultural Company
June 04, 2019
The U.S. Department of Justice recently announced that it reached a settlement with an agricultural company located in California. The settlement concludes an investigation into whether the company discriminated against workers based on their legal status in violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
DOJ and DOL Combine Forces to Combat Employment Discrimination Against U.S. Workers
August 21, 2018
On July 31, 2018, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Labor (DOL) signed an agreement that sets guidelines for inter-agency collaboration to combat suspected employer non-compliance with immigration laws. The agencies have agreed to share resources, including records, and education and training where necessary, and refer cases to one another when an agency learns of employer non-compliance.
Now What?: ADA’s Website Accessibility Guidelines May Take Longer than Anticipated
April 04, 2017
Recently, the SC Employers’ Blog alerted you to a rising trend where serial claimants send demand letters to various private companies alleging the company’s website discriminates against individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
COVID-19 Update: Department of Labor Issues Guidance and Congress Considers Paid Leave
March 18, 2020
By: Perry MacLennan
HSB's Employment Team continues to monitor the latest developments with COVID-19 and its impact on the workplace. The current version of the COVID-19 Relief Package being considered in Congress contains mandatory paid sick leave and expanded the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Since the proposed bill changes by the day, we will not summarize it here but continue to update this blog when it passes.
Breaking News: U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Rule Raising Salary Thresholds
September 24, 2019
The U.S. Department of Labor released a final rule today providing that employees who make less than $35,568 are now eligible for overtime pay.
Key Takeaways from the Recent Overtime Rule Listening Sessions
November 28, 2018
The Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) held public listening sessions on October 30, 2018 to gather views on the Part 541 white collar exemption regulations, the 2016 “Overtime Rule.”
Key Takeaways from Our 2017 Employment Law Seminars
January 23, 2018
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recently hosted our annual Employment Law Seminars across South Carolina. These complimentary seminars educated Human Resource professionals on recent employment law updates and changes.
Is Post-Accident Drug Testing Still Legal?
February 13, 2017
By: Perry MacLennan
Last year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) published a final rule that (1) made explicit the requirement that employers have a reasonable procedure for their employees to report work-related injuries and illnesses, and (2) made clear that employers cannot retaliate against employees for reporting work-related injuries. The rule’s impact on post-accident drug testing has caused the most consternation among human resource professionals.
New Developments on DOL’s Proposed Overtime Rules
March 17, 2016
By: Perry MacLennan
On Monday of this week, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) took the next step in finalizing its proposed new overtime regulations by sending its final rule to the White House Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) for review.
