Article(s) published by this organization: 11
 | EEOC Issues New Guidance on Waivers of Age Discrimination Claims Nexsen Pruet, LLC; October 16, 2009, previously published on October 2009 As a result of the economic downturn, many employers have had to make difficult decisions regarding workforce reductions. In doing so, they often provide some form of severance to laid off employees and require a release of all claims in return. Employees who are 40 and older are protected from... |
| Employment Verification Reminder for South Carolina Employers Nexsen Pruet, LLC; July 8, 2009, previously published on June 2009 Starting July 1, 2009, private employers in South Carolina with 100 or more employees must comply with the employment verification requirements of the South Carolina Illegal Immigration Reform Act (the Act). |
| Recent Restrictive Covenant Cases in North and South Carolina: Why a Narrow Scope Can Mean Broader Enforceability Nexsen Pruet, LLC; June 25, 2009, previously published on June 2009 The law surrounding restrictive covenants is constantly evolving. In the first half of this year, several opinions by North and South Carolina courts have provided important insight into the interpretation of non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements. |
| Contractual Limits on the Engineer's Liability: It's Legal in the Carolinas, but Is It a Good Idea? Steven D. Hedges; Nexsen Pruet, LLC; June 23, 2009, previously published on Spring 2009 The North Carolina Court of Appeals recently held in two cases that an engineer or surveyor may contractually limit liability for defective work. |
| LEDBETTER FAIR PAY ACT: LEGAL COMPLIANCE REVIEWS Nexsen Pruet, LLC; June 4, 2009, previously published on May 2009 On January 29, 2009, President Obama signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act (the "Act") into law. Although the Act's supporters claim it is specifically targeted to provide a remedy for discriminatory pay practices, consequences for America's employers will likely be more extensive. |
| Ledbetter Fair Pay Act Expands Employer Liability Nexsen Pruet, LLC; June 5, 2009, previously published on March 2009 On January 29, 2009, President Obama signed the Ledbetter Fair Pay Act (the "Act") into law. Notably, this was the first piece of legislation signed by the new President. Although the Act's supporters claim it is specifically targeted to provide a remedy for discriminatory pay... |
| Stimulus Law Includes New Premium Subsidy for COBRA Beneficiaries Nexsen Pruet, LLC; March 16, 2009, previously published on February 26, 2009 On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, generally known as the economic stimulus law. |
| Anticipated Impact of President Barrack Obama on Antitrust Enforcement David C. Eddy; Nexsen Pruet, LLC; February 26, 2009, previously published on February 2, 2009 Each presidential election provides the potential for changes in federal antitrust policy and enforcement priorities. |
| Department Of Labor Finalizes New FMLA Regulations Nexsen Pruet, LLC; January 28, 2009, previously published on January 2009 On November 17, 2008, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued the first new regulations governing the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) since the law's 1993 enactment. |
| Employment and Labor Law under the New Administration: Making a List, Checking It Twice Nexsen Pruet, LLC; January 8, 2009, previously published on December 2008 As 2008 winds down, we reach the holiday season and what is traditionally a relatively uneventful time of year for employers and their employment and labor lawyers. |
