November 16, 2020
Is my Employer Watching me on Social Media? Short answer, YES.
By Lincoln DerrPlay it safe. Keep your social media accounts employer-friendly. It’s no secret that 2020 has impacted our relationship with the internet, especially social media. In fact, recent polls show Americans’ overall “screen time” is up 69% from pre-COVID usage, and […]
Read MoreJune 4, 2020
Congress Passes the PPP Flexibility Act of 2020
By Lincoln DerrCongress is Down with PPP If you’re an employer still trying to stay afloat amidst the Coronavirus restrictions, Congress has just passed you a lifeline. Last week the House voted 417-1 and just last night, the Senate unanimously passed the Paycheck […]
Read MoreMarch 30, 2020
North Carolina Stay At Home Order
By Phoebe CoddingtonWhat Employers Need To Know North Carolina will soon become the 27th state to require residents to stay at home to limit the spread of COVID-19. Governor Cooper’s stay at home order goes into effect at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 30, […]
Read MoreMarch 24, 2020
Mecklenburg County Stay In Place Order
By Lincoln DerrViolation Of Mecklenburg County Stay At Home Order a Class 2 Misdemeanor On Tuesday, March 24, 2020, Mecklenburg County issued a proclamation that requires all people living in the county to stay at home or their place of residence until April […]
Read MoreMarch 17, 2020
Managing Your Workforce During A Pandemic
By Lincoln DerrWhat Employers Need to Know As the world navigates a public health emergency, employers must also navigate a rapidly changing business landscape which includes managing the fears and health of their employees. Employers must give thoughtful consideration to employment-related issues […]
Read MoreJanuary 28, 2020
New EEOC Discrimination Enforcement Data
By Gwendolyn W. LewisOn January 24, 2020, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) released its Enforcement and Litigation Data for Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2019, which began October 1, 2018, and ended September 30, 2019. The data reflects that the EEOC received 72,675 […]
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