The Dobbs opinion striking down Roe v. Wade will pose questions and challenges for employers, particularly those who operate in multiple states. Will ERISA preemption apply, and if so, can it protect against a […]
EEOC ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF ACT MEDIATION PILOT
ELS attorneys have always prioritized assessing cases and resolving them early, if possible. The EEOC’s ACT Mediation pilot has created more opportunities to resolve charges throughout an investigation. The EEOC […]
EEOC Delays Issuing Right-To-Sue Notices
Negatively Impacts Employer Defenses to EEOC Charges It is an understatement to say that the COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted the financial well-being of employers and employees. Businesses have been […]
ELS Newsletter Fall 2019
The Employment Law Solution: McFadden Davis, LLC includes Tips for Creating an Alliance Culture for Gender Identity, Information on Gender Self-Identification, and a Discussion of Modern Day Workplace Discrimination in […]
ELS Honored to Receive AT&T Diversity and Inclusion Pipeline Award
ELS is proud to be recognized by our client, AT&T, for our efforts to increase the pipeline of diverse individuals entering the legal profession. In praising our efforts, AT&T’s General […]
ELS Recruiting Legal Assistant
If you are a Legal Assistant with experience working in employment law, please consider responding to our posting for a Legal Assistant. Please send your resume and cover letter detailing […]
It May Be Time to Reclassify Some Employees as Non-Exempt or Implement Pay Raises
Under a final rule issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on September 24, 2019, employees who make less than $35,568 are eligible for overtime pay effective Jan. 1, […]
Mediation of Employment Law Claims Seminar Oct. 23 at Noon
Raquel Crump to Present Mediation of Employment Law Claims with Tanya Tate of Bay Mediation and Arbitration Services. This program will be held at ELS, 3100 Cumberland Blvd., Suite 1480, […]
DOL Announces Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Update Joint Employer Test
On April 1, 2019, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule to clarify when employers are considered joint employers where they share or exercise control over workers. This […]
Modern Day Discrimination
by Chandra C. Davis and Jordan Starks, Esq. In 1979, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act was enacted, and established the legal standard for discrimination in the workplace. Employees […]