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May 23, 2023
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Wage and Hour Division Releases Guidance on Enforcing the PUMP Act

The Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) recently published guidance regarding the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act), dictating how WHD officials may go about enforcing the PUMP Act. Specifically, agency officials will enforce recent “pump at work” provisions added to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Part of President Joseph R. Bi...
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EEOC Releases Guidance on Using AI in Hiring Decisions-5-23-23

EEOC Releases Guidance on Using AI in Hiring Decisions

May 23, 2023
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In the latest development in the “artificial intelligence (AI) in employment” realm, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released guidance on using AI in hiring decisions. The agency’s guidance, again, focuses on preventing discrimination against job seekers and employees. It explains further how established aspects of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII) apply to incorp...
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May 16, 2023
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Biden Administration Announces Program Improvements for SBA Loans

On May 11th, 2023, the Biden Administration and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Guzman announced program improvements to provide easier access to SBA loans for small businesses. Specifically, the 7(a) and 504 loan programs are the most frequently used loan programs offered by the SBA. These programs cater to small business owners by providing low-cost, long-term ...
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May 16, 2023
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NYC Council Passes Bill to Prohibit Height and Weight Discrimination

Recently, the New York City (NYC) Council passed a bill that would make height and weight discrimination in the workplace illegal. This bill would amend NYC’s Human Rights Law to include the additional protected categories of height and weight. The NYC Council expects the bill will receive Mayor Eric Adams’ signature. With this bill’s passage, NYC joins the State of Michigan, Washington D.C.; S...
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Biden Administration Announces Program Improvements for SBA Loans-5-16-23

Court Orders Company to Pay a Historic $22M for FLSA Violations

May 16, 2023
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In the largest ever recorded verdict under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), a federal court ordered a Pennsylvania manufacturing company to pay $22 million in back wages after significant FLSA violations. An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) found that the company denied overtime to over 7,500 employees. Similar cases regarding FLSA violations regularly result in judgments...
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May 9, 2023
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DHS to End Remote Form I-9 Verification

On May 4th, 2023, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reminded employers that remote Form I-9 verification flexibilities will officially end on July 31st, 2023. Employers will have 30 days from that date to reach compliance. This means that, by August 30th, 2023, employers must verify in person all employees that were previously verified ...
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May 9, 2023
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OSHA Launches Program to Prevent Falls

This month, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launched a National Emphasis Program to prevent falls. According to OSHA, fall hazards are the number one cause of fatal workplace injuries. Additionally, they are the most frequently cited violation during construction industry inspections. In March 2023, OSHA released its 2022 injury and illness report that presented Form 30...
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Agency Shares Report That Half of ADA Accommodations Have No Cost-5-9-23

Agency Shares Report That Half of ADA Accommodations Have No Cost

May 9, 2023
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Affecting those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced that a report by the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) found that nearly half of all ADA accommodations can be implemented at no cost to employers. Meanwhile, out of those reasonable accommodations that incur some cost, the median expenditure decreased compared to previous r...
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May 2, 2023
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Joint Statement on AI & Automated Systems

As the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) continue to expand, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a joint statement with other agencies on AI and automated systems. Joining the EEOC on the statement are the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The joint statement discussed how...
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May 2, 2023
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IRS Shares Tax Benefits, Small Business Resources, and Other Info

For National Small Business Week, April 30 to May 6, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is sharing tax benefits and small business resources with new and established small business owners. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) uses National Small Business Week to celebrate and recognize the innovation and hard work of small businesses and entrepreneurs. In solidarity, the IRS is providin...
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