On Monday, June 15, 2020, the United States Supreme Court momentously ruled that federal law designed to prevent discrimination in the workplace protects gay, lesbian and transgender employees. In Bostock v. Clayton County, the Court held that individuals who identify as LGBTQ cannot be turned away from a job based on their sexual orientation. Previously, though Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibited discrimination based on someone’s “sex,” the Court had yet to rule…

Join HSB’s Employment Law team for our next webinar on June 3, 12-1 PM, for an update on COVID-19’s continued impact on SC employers. Chris Gantt-Sorenson and Perry MacLennan will provide an update on workplace issues now that employees are back at work, including safety, leave requests, unemployment, compensation changes, and more. HSB is an approved SHRM provider and this course will be submitted for SHRM, HRCI and SC CLE credits. Please submit your questions…

Pertinent COVID-19 updates were recently issued by the CDC, DOL OSHA, EEOC and IRS. This blog contains quick summaries of the information contained in those updates with links for quick access to the resources. Employers are also reminded of the importance in fighting unemployment claims that are unwarranted and this blog provides the resources available from SCDEW to employers for doing so easily. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) – May 3 and May 6, 2020…

South Carolina businesses have either continued to operate or are reopening in a confusing and uncertain environment with COVID-19 remaining a real threat for the foreseeable future based on the infection data provided by DHEC and CDC. In order to avoid liability, employers will need to implement detailed protocols to keep their employees as safe as possible and to avoid any COVID-19 outbreak.  This post summarizes guidance issued by OSHA and the CDC, the two…

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Employment Law team will host “Creating a Successful Return to Work Strategy” on May 13, from 12-1 PM via webinar. Chris Gantt-Sorenson and Perry MacLennan will discuss: Complying with current safety guidelines (OSHA, CDC) PPE requirements Employee health screenings Social distancing strategies Handling employee leave requests Remote work FFCRA leave Safety concerns Latest EEOC and DOL guidance Latest on the use of PPP funds Please click here to register for this complimentary…