The leaked Supreme Court opinion that showed the Court is likely to overturn Roe v. Wade means many states will ban abortions before most women even know they are pregnant. Understandably, this issue is front and center for many women, including those in the workforce.  The inability to decide what is best for their own body is a major source of stress for those of childbearing age. This stress can impact work performance, attendance, and even lead to the loss …
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The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes standards for employment, including compensation, such as minimum wage and overtime pay, and worker regulations, like youth employment and disabled workers. It applies to all employees in the private sector, and employees of federal, state, and local government. Disability Pay in South Carolina under the FLSA When it comes to compensating employees with disabilities, the FLSA includes a section that allows employers to request a special certificate which permits them to pay disabled …
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Military employment laws are a complex issue. The U.S. Armed Forces employ less than 1% of the working American population, but many veterans re-enter the civilian workforce after their service. Studies estimate that around 20 million veterans live in the United States. For this Armed Forces Day, our team at The Noble Law wants to review military employment laws and discuss their relevance for employees and employers alike. Veteran Discrimination in the Workplace The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act …
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Employment law issues in sports result in some of the most prominent discussions of employee rights and employer obligations in American life. Sexual harassment, workplace investigations, and vaccine mandates (a key issue in the NBA this year) are common discussion points in workplaces, whether your job is televised nationally or not. Today, The Noble Law wants to share a general overview of some employment issues we’ve observed in the world of sports recently. Baseball: Negotiations between the Major League Baseball …
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Motherhood in the workplace (and the experiences that come with even considering the possibility) will play a role in the way a career unfolds for a great deal of employees. Many working women who take time away from full-time employment to raise children return to the workforce and find that it will take decades to find similar salaries and responsibility to what they once held, if they ever do. On this Mother’s Day, we want to take a tongue-in-cheek look …
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Name, Image, and Likeness contracts (NIL) will undoubtedly change the way college athletics operates. In fact, that is about the only thing that all parties involved in this new endeavor can agree on! Today’s blog digs into what NIL means, what effects it is having on student-athletes, and where we go from here. What is NIL? Name, Image, and Likeness contracts refer to the ability of student-athletes to make money off of their notoriety as athletes. The NCAA had prevented …
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Living wage and minimum wage. There’s a distinct difference between the two. For employees working at an hourly rate, it is essential that their employer follow all relevant laws regarding employee pay, overtime, and leave. Employees who make the federal minimum wage, or close to it, are automatically classified as non-exempt, meaning the employer is legally required to pay overtime rates for every hour over 40 in a work week. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employees who have …
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On December 3, 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled in favor of Tracy Sempowich’s claim under the Equal Pay Act. Ms. Sempowich was represented by employment law attorney Katie Abernethy, a partner at The Noble Law. The ruling– which will likely influence other cases that allege sex-based pay discrimination– stated that courts should evaluate the equality of pay on the basis of wage rate, not total compensation.  This means that courts will evaluate each component of …
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Both the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and the New York State Equal Pay Act were designed to address the practice of employers paying their female employees less than male colleagues performing the same responsibilities. These laws provide an avenue for female employees dealing with this issue to address the disparities in compensation. Individuals who live in New York State can find additional resources, overviews of other relevant statutes, and file a complaint about workplace discrimination by visiting the website …
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The Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) is a 2021 law passed in New York State that legalizes the recreational use of cannabis while also amending New York Labor Law. Employers and employees in New York should have a full understanding of this law and their rights and obligations under it. As an employment law firm that serves the state of New York, The Noble Law wanted to dig into the details of what this New York employment law means …
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