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 [...]
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 [...]
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 employment and labor lawyers in Columbia, South Carolina, we advise our business clients concerning the treatment of pregnant employees. [...]