In case you missed our latest employment law webinar, here is a recap of the legislative updates and hot topics employers need to keep an eye on this year.
With the potential economic slowdown, we have already seen layoff announcements in the last quarter of 2022 from big technology companies and the financial sector in particular. While we haven't seen as much of that for many mid-sized businesses here in South Carolina, as overall demand for workers is still pretty strong, there are several factors to keep in mind if you are considering a layoff.
Before making any layoff decisions or announcements, be sure to use valid, nondiscriminatory business criteria to determine who to lay off. Layoffs are more complicated than a typical termination of an employee because it triggers other laws and can lead to discrimination claims.
In response to a workforce reduction or layoff, many employers will offer a separation package to affected workers. In doing so, employers must comply with specific laws, like the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act and the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA).
Most significant employment regulation today comes through Federal agencies like the Department of Labor, Federal Trade Commission and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Here are a few updates to note from the midterm elections:
One federal agency that employers probably...
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