What Do Employers in the Carolinas Need to Do to Prepare for the Coronavirus?
Now that we have seen the first confirmed case of the novel Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, in North Carolina, [...]
What Do Carolina Employers Need to Know about the FMLA?
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal statute that entitles employees to take unpaid leave for certain family [...]
Congress Passes Coronavirus Response Act
On March 18, 2020, Congress passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The Act, which was signed by the President, [...]
Coronavirus/COVID-19: Are you ready?
The novel coronavirus, which causes the respiratory disease COVID-19, has not caused widespread infections in the United States as it [...]
Three Things to Start the New Year
The end of the year is busy with wrapping up projects, planning parties, attending holiday functions, shopping, and not enough [...]
Military Leave: What are South Carolina Employers’ Obligations Under USERRA?
The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) is a federal law that applies to employers in South Carolina. [...]
Handling Holiday Vacation Requests: How to Run Your Business When No One Wants to Come In
No one (okay, almost no one) wants to work during the holidays. Employees at all levels understandably want to spend [...]
What Do South Carolina Employers Need to Know about GA, NC, and SC Marijuana Laws?
The South Carolina legislature is currently considering a bill that would legalize the use of medical marijuana in the state. [...]
Can SC Employers Search or Surveil Their Employees?
A South Carolina employee’s expectation of privacy in the workplace may differ from the employer’s perception of what the employee [...]
Can an Employer Curb Conversations about Politics in the Workplace?
Traditionally, it has been taboo to discuss religion, politics, and sex in the workplace to avoid controversial and potentially offensive [...]