Bonus Payments and Employer’s Obligations in South Carolina
November and December bring the holiday season when employees are busy shopping for gifts for family and friends and employers are tallying up the year-end reports. While some employers give employees bonuses throughout the year, [...]
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 last-minute questions about the employment-law consequences of the transaction. A myriad of employment laws may [...]
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 [...]