Horton Law Firm Blog Category: Employment Law

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

Can a South Carolina Employee Be Fired For Refusing the COVID-19 Vaccine?

by jeremysummerlin | Apr 13, 2021 | Employment Law

With the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out in full swing across South Carolina, many South Carolina employees have asked our South Carolina employment lawyers here at the Horton Law Firm whether or not a company can force them to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of... read more

The Contents of Non-Compete Agreements for South Carolina Employees

by jeremysummerlin | Mar 31, 2021 | Employment Contracts, Non-Compete Litigation

New Jobs Are Stressful–Non-Compete Agreements Certainly Don’t Help For most South Carolina employees, starting a new job comes with a wave of stress and a unique set of challenges. The employee will have to integrate into the new company culture, develop... read more

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