The Federal Trade Commission just announced that it will meet next week for the FTC to vote on the rule that would ban non-compete agreements across the country for any employees or independent contractors. Back in October, I discussed the proposed FTC rule, and just... read more
As part of my role as a South Carolina non-compete lawyer, I wind up reviewing sometimes dozens of non-compete and non-solicit agreements for South Carolina employees each month, some of which clearly fall into the category of a garbage non-compete (i.e., clearly not... read more
What’s the difference between “at-will employment” and being employed in a “right to work” state? This question comes up a lot in my consultations. One of the most common statements I hear from potential clients is, “I know... read more
Since most employment discrimination cases begin with filing a Charge of Discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and never turn into EEOC lawsuits, I find it helpful to follow what the EEOC is up to each year. Mostly in terms of how many... read more
As we enter the final stretches of presidential election season, political rhetoric always heats up, both on TV and in regular life, which can impact the political and voting rights for South Carolina employees. How so? Well, unless you work for a state or federal... read more
For South Carolina employees facing an employer over the issue of unpaid wages (also known as wage theft), the prospect of a court awarding treble damages and attorney’s fees can help an employee find justice. Treble damages, as we’ll discuss below, just means triple... read more