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We are seeing a consistent pattern of increasing vaccine mandates. Even if yourbusiness doesn’t plan to mandate vaccination, be aware that many of your clients andcustomers may issue a mandate that affects your workforce. Many businesses are findin...

On July 8, 2021, Governor Roy Cooper signed Senate Bill 208 – which changes certainprovisions of the North Carolina Wage and Hour Act (NCWHA). Employers should be aware of the following key changes:Employers must notify their employees, in writ...

On Thursday, September 9, 2021, President Biden announced a new plan tocombat Covid-19. It mandates the Covid-19 vaccine for a select group ofemployers/employees, but the specific rules are forthcoming. Here’s thebreakdown:   Employers with 10...

A federal jury in Wisconsin recently awarded more than $125 million in punitive damagesto a former Walmart employee with Down syndrome. In its case against the retail giant,the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleged Walmart faile...