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Proposed FTC Rule for Non-Compete Ban Issued Next Week
The Federal Trade Commission just announced that it will meet next week for the FTC to vote on the rule that would ba...
Want to See What a Garbage Non-Compete Looks Like?
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At-Will Employment vs. Right to Work for SC Employees
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How Many EEOC Lawsuits Were Filed in 2023?
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Political and Voting Rights for South Carolina Employees
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Treble Damages for SC Wage Payment Claims
For South Carolina employees facing an employer over the issue of unpaid wages (also known as wage theft), the prospe...
Ending Forced Arbitration for Sexual Harassment Cases
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Liquidated Damages Provision in Severance Agreements
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Punitive Damages in Employment Cases
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Age Discrimination Lawsuits for South Carolina Employees
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Panera Exempt from CA’s $20/hour Hourly Minimum Wage
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FTC’s Rule Banning Non-Competes May Be Issued In April 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a proposed rule early last year that would ban non-compete agreements acros...