After Court Ruling, U.S. Department of Labor Revises Final Rule on FFCRA Compliance
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFRCA) is a federal law that provides employees with the right to paid, job-protected leave under various circumstances related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). As is the case with [...]
Newly-Enacted South Carolina Lactation Support Act Impacts All In-State Employers
On June 25, 2020, Governor McMaster signed the South Carolina Lactation Support Act into law. The law became effective immediately, and all employers in South Carolina must now be prepared to comply with the Lactation [...]
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 [...]
Equal Pay: What Does the Law Require?
When Are Employees Entitled to Equal Pay? Under the federal Equal Pay Act, employers must compensate men and women equally for equal work. Those that do not provide equal pay can face civil liability in [...]