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DOL Issues Regulations Regarding Paid Leave Under the FFCRA

April 1, 2020

Today the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) became effective, requiring employers with fewer than 500 employees to begin providing paid sick leave…

FortneyScott's COVID-19 Weekly Briefings and Employer Help Desk

March 31, 2020

As a reminder, FortneyScott has expanded its professional services to aid our clients in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Weekly Briefings Our next FS…

What Employers Need to Know About the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

March 19, 2020

In response to the coronavirus of 2019 (COVID-19), President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, H.R. 6201, into law on March 18, 2020. The…

FS Lunch & Learn: Challenges Employers Face During the Coronavirus Pandemic

April 1, 2020

The second complimentary Lunch & Learn webinar presented by FortneyScott to assist employers. Two weeks after the declaration of a National Emergency to address…

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FS Lunch & Learn: Coronavirus and the Workplace

March 12, 2020

Coronavirus: It’s coming to your business. How will it impact your workers and workplace? Understanding your employment law obligations is essential for working…

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Agencies to Post All Guidances by February 28

February 26, 2020

Pursuant to an Executive Order “Promoting the Rule of Law Through Improved Agency Guidance Documents,” issued by Pres. Trump four months ago, all federal agencies…

NLRB Issues Joint-Employer Regulation

February 25, 2020

On February 25, 2020, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) issued its long-awaited Joint–Employer Regulation. The rule adopted anticipated standards,…

New Nominations to EEOC and NLRB

February 20, 2020

President Trump is expected to nominate DC lawyer, Andrea Lucas, and re-nominate Labor Department official, Keith Sonderling, for Republican seats on the Equal Employment…

The EEOC's Component 2 Has Been Closed

February 10, 2020

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s initial attempt at a uniform collection of race and gender pay data from U.S. businesses has been closed by Judge…

House Passes Sweeping Pro-Labor Bill

February 7, 2020

The Democratic majority in the House of Representatives passed the most far-reaching reform of U.S. labor laws since the 1930’s: The Protecting the Right to Organize…

OFCCP Director Leen to be Nominated for OPM Inspector General

February 3, 2020

In an unanticipated move, President Donald J. Trump announced on Monday, February 3, 2020 his intent to nominate Craig E. Leen as Inspector General for the Office…

DOL Joint-Employer Rule: What Employers Need to Know

February 5, 2020

Wednesday, February 5, 2020 Noon – 1:00 p.m. EST The Department of Labor has issued its Rule on Joint Employer status, setting out the government’s position…

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Department of Labor Issues Final Joint Employment Rule

January 13, 2020

On Monday, January 13, 2020 the Department of Labor issued its joint employment rule which will be effective on March 16, 2020. The rule adopts a four-part test…

How to Conduct an Effective Pay Equity Analysis

December 11, 2019

Webinar: How to Conduct an Effective Pay Equity Analysis Date: December 11, 2019 at 2:00 pm ET Hosted by: Jobfindah Presented by: Mickey Silberman The focus…

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FortneyScott 2019 Lunch & Learn Series – 2019 Employment Year in Review

December 18, 2019

Join David Fortney and Mickey Silberman of FortneyScott for a complimentary, hour-long webinar as they review the many significant developments for employers in 2019, and look ahead to 2020.

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BLR Webinar: Pay Equity Audits - What to Do Right Now to Minimize Legal Risks

March 26, 2020

As pay equity and equal pay have become hot topics, pay discrimination claims are on the rise. And the momentum continues to grow—quickly. More than a dozen states…

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BLR Webinar: COVID-19 - Business Continuity Action Plan Development and Emergency Response Protocols

April 10, 2020

With COVID-19 (Coronavirus) rapidly spreading throughout the United States, now is the time to prepare for how your organization will respond to various situations…

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FS Lunch & Learn: Challenges Employers Face During the Coronavirus Pandemic

April 1, 2020

The second complimentary Lunch & Learn webinar presented by FortneyScott to assist employers. Two weeks after the declaration of a National Emergency to address…

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FS Lunch & Learn: Coronavirus and the Workplace

March 12, 2020

Coronavirus: It’s coming to your business. How will it impact your workers and workplace? Understanding your employment law obligations is essential for working…

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NILG – July 28-31 (DC)

July 29, 2020

An All-Female Pay Panel: “Woman-splaining” Pay Equity” Presenters: Elizabeth Bradley; Joanna Colosimo (DCI); Lisa Harpe (DCI), Michelle Duncan (JacksonLewis)

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World@Work Total Rewards Conference – June 7 – 10 (Minn)

June 9, 2020

An All-Female Pay Panel: “Woman-splaining” Pay Equity” Presenters: Elizabeth Bradley; Joanna Colosimo (DCI); Lisa Harpe (DCI), Michelle Duncan (JacksonLewis)

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SIOP Conference – April 23 – 25 (Austin)

April 24, 2020

A Tale of Two Pay Gaps: An All-Female Expert Pay Equity Panel Presenters: Elizabeth Bradley; Joanna Colosimo (DCI); Lisa Harpe (DCI); Kathryn Mantoan (Orrick)

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DOL Joint-Employer Rule: What Employers Need to Know

February 5, 2020

Wednesday, February 5, 2020 Noon – 1:00 p.m. EST The Department of Labor has issued its Rule on Joint Employer status, setting out the government’s position…

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How to Conduct an Effective Pay Equity Analysis

December 11, 2019

Webinar: How to Conduct an Effective Pay Equity Analysis Date: December 11, 2019 at 2:00 pm ET Hosted by: Jobfindah Presented by: Mickey Silberman The focus…

Read more Register

FortneyScott 2019 Lunch & Learn Series – 2019 Employment Year in Review

December 18, 2019

Join David Fortney and Mickey Silberman of FortneyScott for a complimentary, hour-long webinar as they review the many significant developments for employers in 2019, and look ahead to 2020.

Read more Register

FortneyScott 2019 Lunch & Learn Series - Overtime Regulations

November 6, 2019

Wednesday, November 6, 2019 Time: Noon – 1:00 p.m. EST Cost: Complimentary The Department of Labor has issued new Overtime rules that affect your payroll,…

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OFCCP: The New Compliance Landscape

September 19, 2019

Join FortneyScott Attorneys, Nita Beecher and Mickey Silberman, who will discuss OFCCP's New Compliance Landscape on September 19.

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FortneyScott and DCI Consulting Group to Host Complimentary Webinar: EEO Component 2: What Employers Need to Know

August 20, 2019

By September 30, 2019, employers with 100 or more employees are required to submit pay and hours worked data to the EEOC. Will your organization be ready? Join…

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FortneyScott and DCI Consulting Group to Host Complimentary Webinar: EEO Component 2: What Employers Need to Know

August 20, 2019

By September 30, 2019, employers with 100 or more employees are required to submit pay and hours worked data to the EEOC. Will your organization be ready? Join…

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FortneyScott and Willis Towers Watson to Host Complimentary Webinar: Solving the Pay Equity Puzzle

July 10, 2019

Annual compensation assessments are a critical component of every employer's EEO compliance strategy and many companies are beginning to go beyond the compliance…

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DOL Issues Regulations Regarding Paid Leave Under the FFCRA

April 1, 2020

Today the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) became effective, requiring employers with fewer than 500 employees to begin providing paid sick leave…

FortneyScott's COVID-19 Weekly Briefings and Employer Help Desk

March 31, 2020

As a reminder, FortneyScott has expanded its professional services to aid our clients in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Weekly Briefings Our next FS…

What Employers Need to Know About the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

March 19, 2020

In response to the coronavirus of 2019 (COVID-19), President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, H.R. 6201, into law on March 18, 2020. The…

FS Lunch & Learn: Challenges Employers Face During the Coronavirus Pandemic

April 1, 2020

The second complimentary Lunch & Learn webinar presented by FortneyScott to assist employers. Two weeks after the declaration of a National Emergency to address…

Read more Register

FS Lunch & Learn: Coronavirus and the Workplace

March 12, 2020

Coronavirus: It’s coming to your business. How will it impact your workers and workplace? Understanding your employment law obligations is essential for working…

Read more Register

Agencies to Post All Guidances by February 28

February 26, 2020

Pursuant to an Executive Order “Promoting the Rule of Law Through Improved Agency Guidance Documents,” issued by Pres. Trump four months ago, all federal agencies…

NLRB Issues Joint-Employer Regulation

February 25, 2020

On February 25, 2020, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) issued its long-awaited Joint–Employer Regulation. The rule adopted anticipated standards,…

New Nominations to EEOC and NLRB

February 20, 2020

President Trump is expected to nominate DC lawyer, Andrea Lucas, and re-nominate Labor Department official, Keith Sonderling, for Republican seats on the Equal Employment…

The EEOC's Component 2 Has Been Closed

February 10, 2020

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s initial attempt at a uniform collection of race and gender pay data from U.S. businesses has been closed by Judge…

House Passes Sweeping Pro-Labor Bill

February 7, 2020

The Democratic majority in the House of Representatives passed the most far-reaching reform of U.S. labor laws since the 1930’s: The Protecting the Right to Organize…

OFCCP Director Leen to be Nominated for OPM Inspector General

February 3, 2020

In an unanticipated move, President Donald J. Trump announced on Monday, February 3, 2020 his intent to nominate Craig E. Leen as Inspector General for the Office…

DOL Joint-Employer Rule: What Employers Need to Know

February 5, 2020

Wednesday, February 5, 2020 Noon – 1:00 p.m. EST The Department of Labor has issued its Rule on Joint Employer status, setting out the government’s position…

Read more Register