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 [...]
Legal Considerations When Buying or Selling a Business in South Carolina
We frequently receive calls and emails from clients who are buying or selling a business in South Carolina and have [...]
What Steps Can an Employer Take Against Workplace Violence?
Nearly 2 million Americans report having been victims of workplace violence every year. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported [...]
Covenants Not to Compete in SC – What are They and Should You Use Them?
As an employment law firm in South Carolina, our attorneys advise businesses regularly on keeping trade secrets secret, confidential client [...]
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 [...]
The South Carolina Pregnancy Accommodations Act
As labor and employment lawyers in Columbia, South Carolina, we advise our business clients concerning the treatment of pregnant employees. [...]
What is the Status of Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation in South Carolina?
As labor lawyers in South Carolina, our attorneys stay informed on all issues that may affect employers in South Carolina. [...]
What Changes May be Coming from the National Labor Relations Board?
As an employment law firm in South Carolina, the attorneys at Gignilliat, Savitz & Bettis, LLP understand how the National [...]
Reminder: Employers Must Use New I-9 Form to Verify Employment Eligibility
Companies hiring employees must verify that those employees are legally authorized to work in the United States. The US Citizenship [...]