Legal Updates
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01/30/2012
SC Workers' Compensation Commission Posts Revised 5% Commuted Value Table
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11/15/2011
Employment Law Update: Act Now: E-Verify Will Soon Be Mandatory In The Carolinas
In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s May 2011 decision in Chamber of Commerce v. Whiting, which upheld Arizona’s tough immigration law, the legislatures in both North Carolina and South Carolina have added new immigration requirements for employers in the Carolinas. In both states, employers will soon be required to verify all new employees through the federal government’s Internet-based verification system called E-Verify.
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IRS Announces Voluntary Program to Resolve Independent Contractor Misclassification Issues
The IRS recently announced a new program called the Voluntary Classification Settlement Program (VCSP). The VCSP allows employers that have mistakenly classified workers as independent contractors to voluntarily re-classify their workers as employees for future tax periods for employment tax purposes.
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SC Court Approves Pilot Program for the Voluntary Mediation of Workers' Compensation Appeals
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08/12/2011
Timing Deadlines of NC Tort Reform Bill Changed by Addendum in Senate Bill
On June 27, 2011, Governor Purdue signed into law Senate bill 586, which modified the timing deadlines of House bill 542, more commonly known as the tort reform bill.
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NC Case Eliminates Distinction Between Pre- and Post-MMI Job Offers
On August 2, 2011, the North Carolina Court of Appeals filed a significant decision addressing the issue of “make work” and the type of employment an employer can offer a claimant prior to reaching maximum medical improvement (MMI).
more information06/28/2011
North Carolina Legislature Passes Significant Tort Reform Bill
On June 24, 2011, Governor Beverly Perdue signed into law House bill 542. Ttitled “An Act to Provide Tort Reform for North Carolina Citizens and Businesses,” the bill vastly changes some of the long-standing laws regarding tort claims in North Carolina and is arguably the widest reaching tort reform act in the last decade.
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Changes to the NC Workers’ Compensation Act
On June 24, 2011, Governor Perdue signed into law a bill that provides for significant changes to the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act.
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Proposed Changes to the NC Workers' Compensation Act
On June 1, 2011, the North Carolina House of Representatives passed a bill that would provide significant changes to the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act. Please note that the bill has to be passed by the North Carolina Senate before it becomes law.
more information03/30/2011
Employment Law Alert: EEOC Releases Long-Awaited Final Rule On ADAAA
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01/24/2011
Employment Law Alert: Recent Reports Praise E-Verify Program
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09/20/2010
Proposed Rule Changes at NC Industrial Commission
A public hearing was held on September 15, 2010, to discuss a number of significant proposed rule changes to the North Carolina Industrial Commission Rules. A number of the proposed rule changes are controversial and will have a significant effect on our handling of cases and our ability to settle cases.
more information08/24/2010
FMLA Leave Clarification Likely to Have Broad Effect
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05/20/2010
Federal Contractors and Subcontractors: New Employee Notice Posting Requirement
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04/30/2010
Nursing Mothers Entitled to Work Breaks
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01/26/2010
SC Workers' Compensation Commission Cannot Order Social Security Language
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01/05/2010
2009 Employment Law Review and 2010 Preview
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10/30/2009
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act Takes Effect November 21, 2009
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08/19/2009
September 30th is Approaching: Is Your EEO-1 Report Ready?
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08/10/2009
Pre-Payment of Processing Fees in NC Workers' Compensation Claims
Pre-Payment of Processing Fees in N.C. Workers' Compensation Claims On October 1, 2009, the N.C. Industrial Commission will require that payment of the processing fee for Compromise Settlement Agreements, Form 24 Applications and Forms 21, 26/26A Agreements be submitted with the documents themselves. Compromise Settlement Agreements and Form 24 Applications that are submitted electronically will require a written statement from the person submitting the documents attesting that payment has been mailed the same day of submission. The Industrial Commission will not process submission of these documents without payment or certification of payment. The Industrial Commission is seeking to establish an infrastructure so that they may receive funds electronically to aid in submission. For access to the Minutes describing these changes please click "visit link" below.
visit link06/24/2009
The First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit At A Glance
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 authorizes a tax credit of up to $8,000 for qualified first-time homebuyers purchasing a principal residence on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009.
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Labor & Employment Law Update
Beginning July 1, 2009, South Carolina's Largest Private Employers Must Comply with the State's Immigration Act; Federal Contractor Rule Delayed until September 8, 2009; Federal Minimum Wage Will Increase to $7.25 Effective July 24, 2009
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SC Workers' Compensation Commission Will Not Hold Informal Conferences in July
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05/12/2009
Adjusting to the Ledbetter Fair Pay Law
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05/06/2009
Misrepresentation in Job Application No Longer a Defense in North Carolina
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02/25/2009
New COBRA Obligations for Employers to Take Effect March 1
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02/13/2009
US Supreme Court Expands Employee Protection
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11/19/2008
New FMLA Revisions to Take Effect in January 2009
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10/29/2008
New ADA Amendments Likely to Trigger Employee Claims
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07/09/2008
MG&C Client Alert: Federal Minimum Wage Raised to $6.55 Effective July 24, 2008
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07/09/2008
MG&C Client Alert: Complying with New Immigration Regulations
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06/17/2008
MG&C CLIENT ALERT: Employers: Gatekeepers of Illegal Immigration
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02/20/2008
MG&C Client Alert: FMLA Amendments Broaden Scope of Employee Benefits
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