Wage Withholding – What are a South Carolina Employer’s Rights and Obligations?
As employment lawyers in South Carolina, we receive many questions about wage garnishment. Employers in South Carolina become concerned when they receive a notice to withhold wages from an employee’s check. While South Carolina is [...]
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 that 403 people were fatally injured in work-related attacks in 2014. The deadliest workplace violence [...]
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 lists protected, and unique business practices proprietary. Many businesses in South Carolina use covenants not [...]
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 resolving employment issues. While this journal frequently focuses on legal issues that affect the workplace [...]
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. On May 17, 2018, our Governor signed into law the South Carolina Pregnancy Accommodations Act. [...]
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. A hot issue in the past several years has been Title VII employment discrimination protections [...]