150+ Cities Enforce “Fair Chance” Laws for Employers

Mar 16, 2023 | Compliance

The U.S. has the second-highest prison population in the world, with over 1.6 million people behind bars. After paying their debt to society, many of these Americans struggle to get jobs. A 2021 report by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) highlights that out...

2023 Paid Leave Laws Going into Effect

Mar 9, 2023 | Compliance

Any employer knows the importance of staying current on the constant changes in the business world.  One important trait that successful employers share is knowledge of the state, federal, and local laws pertaining to their business.   This...

New Pay Transparency Laws Impact 25% of Employees

Mar 2, 2023 | Compliance

Almost sixty years after President John F. Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act of 1963 banning pay discrimination based on sex, the gender pay gap still exists. Women earn only 83 cents for each dollar a man makes, losing around $417,400 over a 40-year, full-time...

DOL Issues Guidance on Handling Telework under FLSA, FMLA

Feb 28, 2023 | Compliance

By Jenifer M. Bologna with Jackson Lewis P.C., Justin R. Barnes with Jackson Lewis P.C. & Jeffrey W. Brecher with Jackson Lewis P.C.  The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued guidance on the application of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and...