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Business Groups Sue to Block the New Overtime Rule Increase
As I wrote a few weeks ago, the U.S. Department of Labor has issued a new rule that would increase the salary...
What is a Protected Complaint for SC Employees?
When it comes to retaliation claims, it's essential to know whether the South Carolina employee has engaged in what...
Teacher at Catholic School Can Be Fired for His Gay Marriage
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals (which includes South Carolina) ruled last week in Billard v. Charlotte Catholic...
PTO/Vacation Payouts for SC Employees
When it comes to PTO/vacation payouts, does the company have to pay out accrued PTO (paid time off) or vacation pay...
Proposed Law Bans Forced Arbitration for Age Claims
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted yesterday to advance the Protecting Older Americans Act, which bans forced...
U.S. Supreme Court: Lateral Job Transfers Can Be Discriminatory
We now have some clearer guidance on whether lateral job transfers trigger a legal claim under Title VII of the Civil...
When Does the FTC Ban on Non-Competes Begin?
With the Federal Trade Commission’s announcement of the ban on non-compete agreements two weeks ago, the big question...
U.S. DOL Raised the Salary Threshold for Overtime Pay
Pursuant to a new rule issued by the U.S. Department of Labor last week, the DOL has raised the salary threshold for...
The U.S. Has Banned Non-Compete Agreements Nationwide
The Federal Trade Commission (a U.S. government agency) met today and banned non-compete agreements nationwide. The...
Proposed FTC Rule for Non-Compete Ban Issued Next Week
The Federal Trade Commission just announced that it will meet next week for the FTC to vote on the rule that would ban...
Want to See What a Garbage Non-Compete Looks Like?
As part of my role as a South Carolina non-compete lawyer, I wind up reviewing sometimes dozens of non-compete and...
At-Will Employment vs. Right to Work for SC Employees
What's the difference between "at-will employment" and being employed in a "right to work" state? This question comes...
How Many EEOC Lawsuits Were Filed in 2023?
Since most employment discrimination cases begin with filing a Charge of Discrimination with the Equal Employment...
Political and Voting Rights for South Carolina Employees
As we enter the final stretches of presidential election season, political rhetoric always heats up, both on TV and in...
Treble Damages for SC Wage Payment Claims
For South Carolina employees facing an employer over the issue of unpaid wages (also known as wage theft), the...
Ending Forced Arbitration for Sexual Harassment Cases
In March 2022, President Biden signed into law the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment...
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