U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Proposes Significant Changes to White-Collar Exemptions Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed significant changes to the white-collar exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). While these changes are not yet final, employers in South Carolina should consider their [...]
“Know Your Rights” Poster Recently Posted by the EEOC
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released a new “Know Your Rights” poster (dated October 20, 2022), which replaces the previous “EEO is the Law” poster. This fact sheet provides answers to [...]
SC Federal Contractors Must Now Certify Affirmative Action Program (AAP) Compliance Through OFCCP Contractor Portal
In a significant development for federal contractors in South Carolina, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has announced that contractors must now certify Affirmative Action Program (AAP) compliance through the OFCCP’s Contractor Portal. [...]
New Federal Law Restricts Employers’ Ability to Enforce Arbitration Clauses in Sexual Assault and Harassment Cases
On March 3, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 (the “Act”). Under the Act, employers can no longer enforce mandatory arbitration clauses [...]
U.S. Department of Labor Proposes Overhaul of Prevailing Wage Law for Government-Funded Construction Projects
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed an overhaul of the regulations that establish minimum wages for government-funded construction projects. The proposal is part of the Biden administration’s larger initiative to create new jobs [...]
EEOC Releases Updated Guidance Related to COVID-19 for Employers
On March 14, 2022, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued updated guidance for employers regarding compliance related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The EEOC began issuing guidance in 2020, and it has made several [...]