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 [...]
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, goes into effect April 1, 2020. It expands entitlements under the Family and Medical Leave [...]
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 has in China, Italy, Iran, and other areas. However, the CDC estimates that it is [...]
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 time to do it all. Here are three things that should be on the radar [...]
Dealing with Excessive Alcohol Use and Sexual Harassment Claims Following Holiday Parties
It’s the holiday season, and while that means different things for different people, for employers it almost universally presents certain enhanced liability risks. Yes, we’re talking about your annual holiday party. Executives, managers, and individual [...]
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. It establishes various protections for employees who are military service members, members of the National [...]