Horton Law Firm Blog Category: Employment Law
Making Sexual Harassment Complaints in South Carolina
For South Carolina employees who have been sexually harassed and need to make sexual harassment complaints, the prospect of reporting such harassment to management or HR can be daunting. Retaliation can and does often happen, both by the harasser being reported and by... read more
FTC’s Ban On Non-Competes Stays Alive (For Now)
On Wednesday, July 3, 2024, the federal district court judge in Texas issued her ruling on the FTC’s rule to ban non-competes. At issue before the court was the plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction, which would have placed the non-compete ban on... read more
DOL’s Salary Threshold Increase for FLSA Effective July 1, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor’s new regulation–raising the salary threshold for exempt employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act–went into effect yesterday, July 1, 2024. This means that companies across the country must increase the amount of... read more
Must a SC Company Provide Paystubs to Employees?
I regularly get calls from South Carolina employees about a company’s obligations to provide paystubs each pay period. For most large companies, this is a no brainer. Paper paystubs or electronic versions are regularly provided to employees without issue. But I... read more
SCOTUS May Change Standard of Proof for FLSA Misclassification Claims
For FLSA misclassification claims, a key issue is the burden of proof. When companies hire new employees, the company will determine whether the employee is entitled to overtime pay for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek (this is called “non-exempt”)... read moreStill Have Questions? The best way we can serve you is by starting a conversation.
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