When Can (and Can’t) Employees Go on Strike in South Carolina?
Employee strikes can be both disruptive and expensive. While employees have the right to strike in certain circumstances, the right to strike is not absolute, and employers have clear legal rights when employees attempt to [...]
What South Carolina Employers Need to Know About The American Rescue Plan Act
On March 10, 2021, Congress passed a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill called the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”), and President Biden signed it into law on March 11. The bill affects employers in several [...]
How Should South Carolina Employers Respond to Allegations of Workplace Discrimination?
Allegations of workplace discrimination can be disruptive for employers. They can also be incredibly costly. Several South Carolina and federal laws protect employees against discrimination in the workplace, and companies that are accused of violating [...]
What Policies Do South Carolina Employers Need in Order to Mitigate Their Risk Effectively?
For companies in South Carolina, one of the most-effective ways to mitigate against the risk of employment-related liability is to establish and implement appropriate policies and procedures. In order to serve their intended purpose, these [...]
What Do South Carolina Employers Need to Know about Dealing with COVID-19 in 2021?
As we enter 2021 with multiple COVID-19 vaccines in the first stages of deployment in the United States, there is a reason for optimism in the New Year. But government officials and health experts have [...]
What’s In The New Stimulus Bill For Employers?
On December 27, 2020, the President signed a $900 billion stimulus bill into law. While the $600 direct payments to individuals and the eviction moratorium have received much coverage in the news, the bill also [...]