Oct 17, 2023 | Compliance
In a tragic incident that highlights the critical importance of workplace safety, a federal workplace safety investigation has uncovered fatal safety hazards at a timberland and sawmill facility in Arkansas. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and...
Oct 17, 2023 | Compliance
The proposed changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) are poised to bring significant shifts in employment regulations, particularly regarding salary thresholds for exempt employees. For employers, this calls for a thoughtful and strategic approach to ensure...
Oct 16, 2023 | Compliance
By Stephanie E. Satterfield & Gunner S. Hedden with Jackson Lewis P.C. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) went into effect on June 27, 2023. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) must issue final regulations to implement the PWFA by Dec. 29,...
Oct 16, 2023 | Compliance
By Stephanie L. Adler-Paindiris, Stephanie E. Satterfield, Samia M. Kirmani & Joseph C. Toris with Jackson Lewis P.C. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released its revised “Proposed Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace” on Sept....
Oct 16, 2023 | Compliance
In a cautionary tale for small and midsize business owners, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has successfully recovered $314,211 in back wages and liquidated damages for 91 workers in Mississippi. These employees, who provided essential services in the healthcare...
Oct 16, 2023 | Compliance
A recent investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has revealed concerning safety violations in a manufacturing facility, serving as a crucial reminder for small and midsize business owners about the importance of compliance with federal safety standards....
