Horton Law Firm Blog Category: Employment Law

Federal OSHA Issues New Vaccine Mandate Policy for Large Employers

by jeremysummerlin | Nov 5, 2021 | COVID 19

Here it is, folks! The U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA Division just issued the Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) relating to COVID-19 vaccination and testing in the workplace. The new ETS covers all employers with 100 employees or more and who are not already... read more

Non-Compete Consultations for South Carolina Employees

by jeremysummerlin | Nov 4, 2021 | Litigation, Non-Compete Litigation

A regular part of my practice includes advising South Carolina employees about the content and legal impact of their non-compete agreements. These agreements, which I’ve blogged about before, will often include non-solicitation agreements and provisions related... read more

Vaccine Mandate: Can SC Employees Be Terminated for Refusing the COVID 19 Vaccine?

by jeremysummerlin | Sep 2, 2021 | COVID 19

Several large South Carolina companies have issued new COVID 19 vaccine mandate policies, and I’ve seen some concerns raised on social media. I’m about to do the improbable for an attorney and not charge you for the following generally applicable... read more

What To Expect During An Employment Law Consult

by jeremysummerlin | May 18, 2021 | Employment Law

For most cases, my first interactions with new and potential clients comes during the initial employment law consult. Due to COVID-19 precautions, these consultations have been taking place via telephone or Zoom, although I imagine in-person consults will be returning... read more

Jeremy R. Summerlin and W. Andrew Arnold Named to South Carolina Super Lawyers for 2021

by jeremysummerlin | May 6, 2021 | Employment Law

Two Horton Law Firm Employment attorneys were recently recognized by the South Carolina Super Lawyers for their work in the the Labor and Employment Law field. Jeremy R. Summerlin (Partner/Shareholder) was named as a Rising Star by the South Carolina Super Lawyers in... read more

COVID 19 Vaccine Incentives in South Carolina

by jeremysummerlin | Apr 20, 2021 | COVID 19, Employment Law

I wrote last week about whether a SC employee can be fired for refusing to get the COVID 19 vaccination. While the answer appears to be yes (with some exceptions), the question remains as to whether companies will exercise that right to force employees to get the... read more

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