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 discrimination in employment based on an employee’s or job candidate’s sexual orientation or transgender status. [...]
Resolving Employment Disputes During the COVID-19 Crisis: 5 Tips for South Carolina Employers
As South Carolina businesses begin working toward resuming their normal operations, the risk of facing litigation related to the COVID-19 crisis remains high. Now that most restrictions have been lifted, infection rates are once again [...]
What Factors Should Carolina Employers Consider as They Reopen from COVID-19?
As South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster continues to ease restrictions on businesses forced to close due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, more and more companies are beginning the gradual process of reopening. However, as [...]
EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS WILL HELP YOU TO GET EQUAL PAY FOR EQUAL WORK
When are Employees Entitled to Equal Pay? Under the federal Equal Pay Act, employers are required to compensate men and women equally for equal work. Those that do not provide equal pay can face civil [...]
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, it seems that it may only be a matter of time until we see multiple [...]
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 and medical reasons. The FMLA affords employees the opportunity to take “job-protected” leave, which means [...]