A Closer Look at BFOQ Defense Under Title VII
In a recent article, we discussed some ways that South Carolina employers can defend against allegations of discrimination in the [...]
How Can South Carolina Employers Defend Against Allegations of Workplace Discrimination?
Defending against allegations of workplace discrimination presents a variety of challenges for South Carolina employers. When faced with allegations of [...]
U.S. Supreme Court Holds that Title VII Prohibits Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Transgender Status
On June 15, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court held that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits [...]
Expansion of the Applicability of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act
As the cost of living continues to increase, more Americans are working longer and retiring at older ages. Because Americans [...]
Implicit Bias and How it Affects Your SC Business
The attorneys at Gignilliat, Savitz, & Bettis, LLP represent South Carolina businesses in a variety of situations, including preventing and [...]
What is the Status of Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation in South Carolina?
As labor lawyers in Columbia South Carolina, our attorneys stay informed on all issues that may affect employers in South [...]
Sexual Harassment and Discrimination in South Carolina’s Workplace
As experienced labor lawyers in South Carolina, our team of attorneys frequently fields questions about issues related to sexual harassment, [...]
New Draft Guidance from the EEOC on Retaliation
Retaliation against employees for reporting harassment in the workplace continues to be a persistent and widespread problem in American workplaces [...]
Gender-Specific Bathroom Use and Transgender Employees
Does your workplace have a policy on the use of gender-specific bathrooms by transgender employees? Should it? Unless you’ve been [...]
Leave as a Reasonable Accommodation under the ADA
By now, South Carolina employers know about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, generally speaking, what that means for [...]