The American Rescue Plan: Extension of Tax Credits for Employers
On March 11, 2021, President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan (Plan) into law. Among other things, the Plan provides… Read More
Employment Law
What is a Disability Under the Americans With Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act (the “ADA”) seeks to eliminate unwarranted discrimination against disabled individuals in order to guarantee those… Read More
President Biden Takes First Action for $15/Hour Minimum Wage
On January 22, 2021, President Joe Biden issued an Executive Order that takes steps toward a $15/hour minimum wage for… Read More
EEOC Approves Mandatory Vaccination in the Workplace
On December 16, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its first wave of guidance regarding the COVID-19 vaccine.… Read More
Can Employers Require a COVID-19 Vaccine?
Plexiglass workstations, mandatory mask policies, and working from home could all become a distant memory once a COVID-19 vaccine becomes… Read More
New Proposed Rule from the EEOC Presents Possible Changes to the Conciliation Process
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published a Notice of Proposed Rule Making in which it has proposed changes to the… Read More
CBD Oil & Its Implication on Drug Policies in the Workplace
Cannabidoil, or CBD, is derived from the hemp plant, a relative of the marijuana plant. CBD oil has seen a… Read More
How to Handle Politics in 2020
The past eight months have been unique to say the least. In a matter of weeks, employees started working from home,… Read More
Face Coverings in North Carolina
On September 1, 2020, Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order No. 163. This Executive Order, effective on September 4, 2020, will… Read More
North Carolina Moves to Phase 2.5
On September 1, 2020, Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order No. 163. This Order became effective on September 4, 2020, and… Read More
