Join us for a one-hour session exploring the latest guidance on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. Chris Gantt-Sorenson will review two technical assistance documents issued on March 19, 2025, by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and
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HSB Webinar Announcement – Employment Law Pitfalls: What Employers Get Wrong (Even When They Think They Are Right)
Click here to view a recording of this complimentary webinar presented by HSB’s Employment Law team.
Guest speaker Jacob Modla, Cromer Babb & Porter, joins HSB’s Chris Gantt-Sorenson for a practical discussion on how legally sound decisions can still…
EEOC and DOJ Issue Joint Press Release Warning Against Unlawful DEI-Related Discrimination
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a press release on March 19, 2025, to introduce two technical assistant documents “focused on educating the public about unlawful discrimination related to ‘diversity, equity and inclusion…
Beyond Silence: South Carolina Supreme Court Ruling Clarifies Acceptance in Employment Arbitration Agreements
In Lampo v. Amedisys Holding, LLC and Leisa Victoria Neasbitt, the South Carolina Supreme Court establishes important legal precedent regarding contract formation for arbitration agreements between employers and employees. Specifically, the Court held that an employee’s silence does not constitute…
HSB Webinar Announcement: FMLA and ADA Compliance
Click here to view a recording of this complimentary webinar presented by HSB’s Employment Law team.
Many of our webinar attendees ask us to provide general guidance on FMLA and ADA guidance on an ongoing basis due to the complicated…
What Employers Need to Know About Shifting Caselaw and Legislation
As employers navigate the complexities of a new political era and evolving regulatory framework, staying ahead of these changes isn’t just advisable — it’s essential.
Several executive actions have already influenced employment practices in the initial weeks of President Donald…
HSB Webinar: Employment-based Immigration and Employer Compliance Update
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On February 27, HSB’s Garrett Steck and Joseph Dickey discussed the following topics:
Immigration:
- New administration and recent changes
- Compliance
- H-1B annual lottery review
…
HSB Webinar Announcement: 2025 Employment Law Legislative Preview
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On January 23, Katie Busbee and Joseph Dickey presented on key issues impacting employers this year in our 2025 employment law legislative preview, including:
- Pro-employer
…
$44K and $59K FLSA Thresholds Struck Down by Texas District Court
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas has vacated and set aside the Department of Labor’s rule raising the salary threshold for exempt employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The decision strikes down both the…
HSB Webinar Announcement: Navigating Religious Accommodations and Bias in the Workplace: Legal Obligations and Best Practices
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On November 21, Chris Gantt-Sorenson and Katie Busbee discussed legal obligations and best practices for navigating religious accommodations and bias in the workplace.
In…