House Committee Approves Paycheck Fairness Act; DOL Secy. Chao Disapproves
The House Education and Labor Committee approved the Paycheck Fairness Act (H.R. 1338) on July 24, 2008 by a 26-17 vote. The bill would amend the...
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OFCCP Announces Two New Initiatives
Jul 28, 2008, 5:58:00 PM
by Patricia Schaeffer, Vice President-Regulatory Affairs OFCCP announced two new initiatives on July 24, 2008 regarding hiring veterans and online...
OFCCP Posts New Directive on Electronic Recordkeeping
Jul 28, 2008, 5:56:00 PM
by Patricia Schaeffer, Vice President-Regulatory Affairs OFCCP posted a new administrative directive on their website entitled “Preserving Employment...
New EEOC Commissioner Sworn In
Jul 28, 2008, 5:54:00 PM
by Patricia Schaeffer, Vice President-Regulatory Affairs Constance S. Barker was sworn in on July 16, 2008 as a new EEOC Commissioner. Barker was...
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GAO Report Criticizes DOL’s Enforcement of Wage and Hour Laws
Jul 28, 2008, 5:40:00 PM
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a new report titled “Fair Labor Standards Act: Better Use of Available Resources and...
EEOC Issues New Compliance Section on Religious Discrimination
Jul 28, 2008, 5:37:00 PM
by Patricia Schaeffer, Vice President-Regulatory Affairs The EEOC has announced a new Compliance Manual Section regarding workplace discrimination on...
26th Annual Industry Liaison Group National Conference
Jul 2, 2008, 2:04:00 PM
Don’t forget to register for the upcoming ILG national conference scheduled July 29 – August 1, 2008 at the Hyatt Regency Orange County. Here is the...
Tavern on The Green Settles Harassment Lawsuit for $2.2 Million
Jul 2, 2008, 2:02:00 PM
by Patricia Schaeffer, Vice President-Regulatory Affairs The EEOC has announced that Tavern on the Green, a New York City restaurant, will pay $2.2...
Wal-Mart to Pay $250K to Settle Disability Lawsuit
Jul 2, 2008, 2:01:00 PM
by Patricia Schaeffer, Vice President-Regulatory Affairs EEOC has announced that Wal-Mart will pay $250,000 to settle a disability lawsuit that...
New SC Law Requires Verification of Worker Eligibility
Jul 2, 2008, 1:59:00 PM
South Carolina’s governor has signed H.4400 requiring employers to verify the legal status of employees through the Department of Homeland Security...
President Bush Amends EO to Require E-Verify for Contractors
Jul 2, 2008, 1:56:00 PM
President Bush has amended Executive Order 12989 to require contractors to use an electronic employment verification system designated by the...
GAO REPORT CITES E-VERIFY SHORTCOMINGS
Jul 2, 2008, 1:53:00 PM
by Patricia Schaeffer, Vice President-Regulatory Affairs Richard Stana, Director Homeland Security and Justice Issues at the Government...