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The U.S. Has Banned Non-Compete Agreements Nationwide
The Federal Trade Commission (a U.S. government agency) met today and banned non-compete agreements nationwide. The...
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 ban...
Want to See What a Garbage Non-Compete Looks Like?
As part of my role as a South Carolina non-compete lawyer, I wind up reviewing sometimes dozens of non-compete and...
At-Will Employment vs. Right to Work for SC Employees
What's the difference between "at-will employment" and being employed in a "right to work" state? This question comes...
How Many EEOC Lawsuits Were Filed in 2023?
Since most employment discrimination cases begin with filing a Charge of Discrimination with the Equal Employment...
Political and Voting Rights for South Carolina Employees
As we enter the final stretches of presidential election season, political rhetoric always heats up, both on TV and in...
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...
Ending Forced Arbitration for Sexual Harassment Cases
In March 2022, President Biden signed into law the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment...
Liquidated Damages Provision in Severance Agreements
For some South Carolina employees who have been fired, the company will provide a severance agreement, which often...
Punitive Damages in Employment Cases
When it comes to punitive damages in employment cases, a recent jury verdict and appeal provides some great fodder for...
Age Discrimination Lawsuits for South Carolina Employees
What Is the EEOC's Role in Age Discrimination Lawsuits? Almost all employment discrimination and retaliation cases,...
Panera Exempt from CA’s $20/hour Hourly Minimum Wage
While federal law sets the minimum wage for covered employees in the U.S., states are free to set a higher a minimum...
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 across...
Filing NLRB Claims in South Carolina
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or "the Board") provides protection for employees who bring NLRB claims in...
Religious Accommodations Under Title VII for SC Employees
A recent federal court decision out of Massachusetts dealt with the limits of religious accommodations under Title VII...
Intermittent Leave and Continuous Leave under the FMLA
For South Carolina employees, the difference between intermittent leave and continuous leave under the FMLA (Family...