Horton Law Firm Blog Category: Employment Law
What Qualifies as Consideration for an Enforceable Non-Compete in SC?
One key element for an enforceable non-compete in South Carolina is the existence of “valuable consideration.” While consideration is just one required element among several–including reasonable geographic scope, reasonable temporal/time limits of... read more
Disney Pays $43 Million to Settle Pay Disparity Issues
Last week, Disney agreed to pay $43 million to resolve an ongoing class action lawsuit against the company regarding pay disparity allegations based on sex. The class action claims are all based on violations of California law, not federal law, as California... read more
SCOTUS Held Oral Arguments on Standard of Proof in FLSA Cases
Back in June 2024, I wrote about the latest Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) currently pending before the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS), this time relating to the standard of proof that a company must show in order to prove that an employee is properly classified as... read more
Federal Judge Strikes Down FLSA’s Salary Threshold Increase
Last Friday, a federal judge in Texas issued an order striking down the U.S. Department of Labor’s new overtime rule for the salary threshold increase for overtime pay. I’ve been writing about this rule since September 2023, and it’s been a long and... read more
Retaliation for Participating in a Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
For South Carolina employees who are thinking about bringing a lawsuit against an employer, one issue we have to discuss is the possible impact that such a lawsuit might have on future employment or reputation. This includes possible retaliation for participating in a... read moreStill Have Questions? The best way we can serve you is by starting a conversation.
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