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On July 24, 2019, South Carolina joined the ranks of Alabama, Pennsylvania, and others in abolishing future recognition of common law marriages in the state. The state will continue to recognize all common law marriages in effect before this date,...By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

As required, EEOC has filed its scheduled update with the Court regarding the progress of collection of the new EEO-1 Component 2 pay data report. The report is brief, but notes EEOC is still on schedule to allow a data file upload function and...By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

On July 18th President Trump announced his intention to nominate Eugene Scalia to replace former Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta. Gene Scalia is the son of late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. In 2002, following an appointment by former...By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

Functional affirmative action plans (FAAPs) are not new. While the regulations require AAPs be prepared on an establishment-basis, OFCCP has permitted contractors to structure their AAPs by “function” or “business unit” – with Agency approval....By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

The official rules and authority that govern OFCCP’s actions are set forth in the federal regulations at 41 CFR 60. These regulations go through notice and comment, as well as substantive review to ensure the appropriate balance of OFCCP’s...By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

In an effort to provide additional guidance to employers navigating the new Component 2 pay data filing requirements, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and NORC have just updated its frequently asked questions (FAQs) with respect to...By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

The Chicago City Council has passed the Chicago Fair Workweek Ordinance, which requires large employers to provide workers with at least two weeks’ advance notice of their work schedules and compensate workers for last-minute changes. Mayor Lori...By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

In a welcome reversal of its prior guidance, on July 22, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) concluded that if a truck driver, or driver’s assistant or helper, is completely relieved of duty and is provided with adequate sleeping facilities...By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

Whether California’s recently adopted “ABC” test, used in the employee-versus-independent contractor analysis in cases involving California’s wage orders, must be applied retroactively should be decided by the California Supreme Court, a panel of the...By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

When Alexander Acosta resigned as Secretary of Labor, his deputy, Patrick Pizzella, took over as Acting Secretary. Rather than keeping Pizzella in place, President Donald Trump announced on July 18, 2019, that he intends to nominate Eugene Scalia,...By: Jackson Lewis P.C.