Employment Law Alert: Bad Use of Background Checks Can Be Very ($6m+) Costly
January 22, 2020
The use of criminal histories in hiring continues to prove challenging and costly for employers.
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Employment Law Alert: Two New Wage Regulations to Start Your 2020
January 9, 2020
Ushering in 2020 means setting lofty resolutions to get more organized, be healthier, and comply with the U.S. Department of Labor’s two new regulations that take effect this month.
Employment Law Alert: 2020 Wage Increases For Government Contractor Employees
December 3, 2019
On September 19, 2019, the Department of Labor announced minimum wage increases for individuals who work on or in connection with federal contracts.
Employment Law Alert: Maryland Organ Donation Leave Law
November 14, 2019
House Bill 1284 (HB 1284), called the Organ Donation Leave Law, which went into effect October 1, 2019, now requires many private employers in Maryland to provide employees with unpaid leave for donating organ or bone marrow.
EEO-1 Component 2 Deadline Extended
October 8, 2019
In a September 27, 2019 filing in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) revealed that with the September 30, 2019 filing deadline looming, only 39.7% of eligible filers had submitted the required EEO-1 Component 2 pay data. With this percentage falling far short of the 72.7%…
DOL Releases Final Rule to Increase the Salary Threshold for FLSA Overtime Exemptions
September 26, 2019
Earlier this week, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) released its much-anticipated final rule setting a new minimum salary threshold for the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (“FLSA”) white-collar exemptions. Anticipated to take effect January 1, 2020, the final rule increases the minimum salary threshold to $684 per week or the equivalent of $35,568 per year.…
EEO-1 Component 2 Submission Guidance and Deadlines Announced
September 4, 2019
On July 1st the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced the EEO-1 Component 2 submission deadline is on or before September 30, 2019. The EEOC also released guidance for the proper submission of EEO-1 Component 2 compensation data for 2017 and 2018 in advance of the July 15th activation of the online…
#MeToo Movement Underscores the Value of Comprehensive HR Best Practices
August 28, 2019
With the continued momentum of the #MeToo movement, the value of HR best practices cannot be overstated. At Shulman Rogers, our Labor and Employment attorneys understand that employers not only wish to avoid litigation but also to provide a safe and comfortable work environment for all employees. Wise employers are increasingly seeking our counsel to…
U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team World Cup Win Highlights Gender Pay Gap Concerns
August 20, 2019
The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (“USWNT”) won the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup and simultaneously furthered their quest for equal pay on the world stage. The continued success of the USWNT has once again highlighted the increasing concerns of both employers and employees related to the gender pay gap. Employers are more often finding…