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We have provided a collection of articles written by our attorneys to help answer some more common questions we regularly receive and provide updates on new law and legislation that impacts employees.
Election Day is Quickly Approaching. Do I Get Time off to Vote?
Election Day is almost here and many South Carolinians and residents of other states may be asking this very question as Election Day draws near. Although state laws do not permit employers to fire employees due to their political beliefs or political affiliations,...
The ADA and the ADAAA
The ADA and ADAAA If you have a disability, you are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), 42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq. (1990), and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA). These acts protect disabled but otherwise...
What does “Wrongful Termination” really mean?
Being terminated from a job is never a pleasant experience. Many people feel their dismissal was unfair or they feel they have been wronged. When tensions are high and accompanied by a wide range of emotions, it may be difficult to determine what the next step is....
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
What is the ADEA? The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, 29 U.S.C. §§ 621-634, et seq. (1967), protects older workers from discrimination in the workplace. Discrimination has historically been based on “inaccurate and stigmatizing stereotypes“or...
What Kind of Notice Does an Employee Have to Provide to an Employer to Take FMLA Leave?
The FMLA causes confusion among both employers and employees, partly due to the notice requirements that it mandates for both employees seeking to take FMLA leave and for employers that have an employee asking to take leave for reasons that may fall under the...
Covenants Not to Compete, Non-Compete Clauses, and Restrictive Covenants in S.C.
Covenants not to compete, sometimes referred to as non-compete clauses, allow an employer to place certain limitations upon an employee's activities subsequent to the employee's termination or resignation. Essentially, an employee agreeing to a covenant not to compete...
Severance Agreements
Severance agreements are often used between employees and employers when an employee is being laid off during a reduction in force by the employer. Employers can benefit from severance agreements by limiting their liability and by limiting potential future lawsuits...
What does At-Will Employment Really Mean?
Employment at-will or at-will employment essentially means that an employer can terminate an employee at any time and for any reason, whether a good reason or a bad reason, or for no reason at all. On the other side of the coin, at-will employment also means that an...
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