HDR thirdshift
Nov
08

Alabama law about firearms in the workplace

A business recently asked us about the Alabama firearms-in-the-workplace law, found at § 13A-11-90 of the Code of Alabama 1975. Concern about firearms in the workplace is certainly rational because of recent shootings at workplaces, as well as at places of worship and businesses.

Continue reading
  3241 Hits

Copyright

© 2018

Nov
06

No size requirement for local governments to be sued for age discrimination

Today, the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling in Mount Lemmon Fire District v. Guido, a case we have been tracking over the last year. The ruling expands the scope of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) to allow claims against local and state government entities regardless of their size. Now, based on the unanimous vote of the Supreme Court, any employee of a local or state government can sue for age discrimination.

Continue reading
  2606 Hits

Copyright

© 2018

Aug
27

OFCCP has changed its approach to compensation discrimination

On August 24, 2018, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) changed its approach to investigating compensation discrimination. The OFCCP issued Directive 2018-05 entitled “Analysis of Contractor Compensation Practices During a Compliance Evaluation.” This new directive rescinds Directive 2013-03 entitled “Procedures for Reviewing Contractor Compensation Systems and Practices.” The 2013 document is more commonly referred to as Directive 307.

Continue reading
  2509 Hits

Copyright

© 2018

Aug
07

FMLA certification questions cause major headaches

In a case decided just last month, a federal court in Alabama illustrated the potential risk of making a fairly simple mistake under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Continue reading
  2707 Hits

Copyright

© 2018

Feb
07

OFCCP has sent out 1,000 advance audit notices to federal contractors

On February 1, 2018, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) sent out 1,000 corporate scheduling announcement letters (CSALs).

Continue reading
  2768 Hits