Updated 3/25/20 The Coronavirus outbreak has been declared a world-wide pandemic, requiring all citizens, including employers, to take certain measures to protect themselves and others. In response to COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel Coronavirus, Congress passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which was signed into law on March 18, 2020. This law contains several provisions to increase funding for benefit programs,...
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The Coronavirus has been declared a world-wide pandemic, requiring all citizens, including employers, to take certain measures to protect themselves and others. Employers are strongly encouraged to keep updated on the latest guidance and instructions from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as the federal, state and local authorities. In addition, the following will address frequently asked questions by employers on...
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Thank you to all who attended last week’s 11th Annual Labor & Employment Law Seminar. We enjoyed seeing new faces among the ones we have come to know over the years, as well as the opportunity to speak-one on-one with many of you. It is our distinct pleasure to share this information every spring, and we hope it serves you and your company well in...
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On March 7, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor issued its long-awaited replacement of the Obama administration’s controversial overtime rule, raising the minimum salary threshold required for workers to qualify for the Fair Labor Standards Act’s “white collar” exemptions to $35,308 per year ($679 per week), from the previous $23,660 per year ($455 per week), which had been in effect since 2004. The new Proposed...
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The 11th annual ScottHulse Labor & Employment Law Seminar is set for Thursday, March 7th at the El Paso Community College (EPCC) Administrative Services Center. The theme for this year’s seminar is “Back to School: Making Complex Human Resources Issues as Easy as 1-2-3”. The seminar, which is designed for human resource professionals, managers, supervisors, executives, business owners, and in-house legal counsel, will cover a...
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THIS NOTICE APPLIES ONLY TO EMPLOYERS THAT CURRENTLY USE E-VERIFY The federal government is currently shut down. This has resulted in the suspension of operation of many government offices and programs. The E-Verify program is one of the federal programs that is currently unavailable due to the lapse in government appropriations. While the federal government remains shut down, employers will not be able to access...
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Rosemary Marin, a Shareholder and Director, and Chair of ScottHulse’s Labor and Employment Practice Group, has been named Board Chair Elect of the United Way of El Paso County (UWEPC). Ms. Marin has served on the board with United Way for 6 years and is current Chair of the Human Resources Committee. The United Way of El Paso County is a local, non-profit focused on...
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Rosemary Marin, a Shareholder and Director, and chair of ScottHulse’s Labor and Employment Practice Group, has been elected Vice Chair of CommUnity en Accion’s Board of Directors. CommUnity en Accion (CEA) is a non-profit organization that is comprised of business and civic leaders in the Borderplex Region that are united in their purpose to improve the lives of El Paso’s Latino Community by instilling pride...
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