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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: 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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Report from the ABA/ Labor and Employment Meeting: Dir. Leen’s Plans for OFCCP Focused Reviews

November 13, 2019

OFCCP Director Craig Leen presented at the American Bar Association’s Annual Meeting of the Labor and Employment Section in New Orleans on November 8. Leen’s…

Trump Rescinds Obama Executive Order Requiring Successor Employers to Offer Employment to Service Workers

November 4, 2019

On October 31, 2019, President Trump issued a new Executive Order that rescinded President Obama’s Executive Order 13495 (EO)—Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers…

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…

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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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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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JOBfindah Webinar: Getting Pay Equity 'Right

July 25, 2019

Join Mickey Silberman on Thursday, July 25 at 2:00 ET for this informative webinar on "Getting Pay Equity 'Right.'" A full description of the presentation is below. The…

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2019 ILG National Conference: Wage and Hour Update: What HR Professionals Need to Know

July 31, 2019

Join David Fortney and fellow panelist where they will host, "Wage and Hour Update: What HR Professionals Need to Know" on July 31 at 3:00 CT. A full description…

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ECN Conference Follow Up Webinar - Blue House, Red Senate: What Employers Should Be Watching

May 15, 2019

After the 116th Congress convened on January 3 with Democrats firmly in control of the House of Representatives and Republicans having a larger majority in the Senate,…

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FortneyScott's 2019 Lunch & Learn Series Complimentary Webinar: Why Employers Should Conduct Civility Training

May 15, 2019

Civility in the workplace has become the newest focus for organizations. Studies show that uncivil behavior in the workplace not only affects morale, but lowers…

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Update on EEO-1 Part 2 Pay and Work Hours Data Collection

April 30, 2019

On April 25, the Federal District Court in Washington DC ruled that the EEOC shall collect employer compensation and work hours data for all U.S. employers with…

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A Patchwork of Pay Equity Laws: Understanding the Legal and Regulatory Landscape

May 20, 2019

Join Mickey Silberman at the Future Workforce: Compensation and Benefits Summit where he will discuss A Patchwork of Pay Equity Laws: Understanding the Legal and…

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FortneyScott’s May 18, 2020 COVID-19 Weekly Briefing – Responding to Key Legal Challenges Employers Face

September 19, 2020

REGISTER HERE to join FortneyScott’s complimentary COVID-19 Weekly Briefing on Monday, May 18th from noon to 1:00 pm ET. During this Weekly Briefing, FortneyScott’s…

NERC ILG Meeting: COVID-19 with Fortney Scott

May 7, 2020

FortneyScott attorneys David Fortney, Burt Fishman, and Nita Beecher provided an update to the Northeastern Regional Corporate ILG on what the federal government,…

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Update on Federal Agencies during COVID-19 for STL ILG

May 13, 2020

STL ILG is having its quarterly meeting virtually. The subject is Compliance News and Updates, with special guests: Carmen Navarro, Midwest Director - OFCCP, and…

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EEOC Delays EEO-1 Report to 2021

May 7, 2020

The EEOC announced on May 7, 2020 that it was delaying the opening of the 2019 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the notice to be…

FortneyScott’s May 11, 2020 COVID-19 Weekly Briefing – What Employers Are Doing to Reopen

May 5, 2020

REGISTER HERE to join FortneyScott’s complimentary COVID-19 Weekly Briefing on Monday, May 11th from noon to 1:00 pm ET. During this Weekly Briefing, FortneyScott’s…

Register for FortneyScott’s May 18 COVID-19 Weekly Briefing

May 18, 2020

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic – and the response to it – businesses and organizations are facing a myriad of challenges relating to their business…

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Register for FortneyScott’s May 11 COVID-19 Weekly Briefing

May 11, 2020

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic – and the response to it – businesses and organizations are facing a myriad of challenges relating to their business…

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FortneyScott’s May 4, 2020 COVID-19 Weekly Briefing – Returning to Work: What Employers Are Asking

September 19, 2020

REGISTER HERE to join FortneyScott’s complimentary COVID-19 Weekly Briefing on Monday, May 4th from noon to 1:00 pm ET. During this Weekly Briefing, the…

Register for FortneyScott's May 4 COVID-19 Weekly Briefing

May 4, 2020

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic – and the response to it – businesses and organizations are facing a myriad of challenges relating to their business…

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Register for FortneyScott’s April 27, 2020 COVID-19 Weekly Briefing Returning to Work under the Federal Guidelines

September 19, 2020

REGISTER HERE to join FortneyScott’s complimentary COVID-19 Weekly Briefing on Monday, April 27 from noon to 1:00 pm ET. During this Weekly Briefing, the…

Register for FS April 20 COVID-19 Weekly Briefing – Key Federal Agency Developments and FAQs

September 19, 2020

REGISTER HERE to join FortneyScott’s complimentary COVID-19 Weekly Briefing on Monday, April 20 from noon to 1:00 pm ET. During this Weekly Briefing, FortneyScott…

EEOC Suspends the Issuance of Right-to-Sue Letters During Pandemic

April 8, 2020

EEOC has temporarily paused closing its investigations during the current COVID-19 pandemic, and also suspended the issuance of right-to-sue letters. The agency…