New Federal Law Restricts Employers’ Ability to Enforce Arbitration Clauses in Sexual Assault and Harassment Cases
On March 3, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 (the “Act”). Under the Act, employers can no longer enforce mandatory arbitration clauses [...]
U.S. Department of Labor Proposes Overhaul of Prevailing Wage Law for Government-Funded Construction Projects
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed an overhaul of the regulations that establish minimum wages for government-funded construction projects. The proposal is part of the Biden administration’s larger initiative to create new jobs [...]
EEOC Releases Updated Guidance Related to COVID-19 for Employers
On March 14, 2022, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued updated guidance for employers regarding compliance related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The EEOC began issuing guidance in 2020, and it has made several [...]
The OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard is Back in Business
How should South Carolina employers be preparing? On Friday, December 19, 2021, the Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals lifted an injunction that prevented the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) from enforcing its COVID-19 [...]
7 Legal Considerations for Navigating the Tight Labor Market in South Carolina
The tight labor market in South Carolina triggered by the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t appear to be going away any time soon. A recent article on Forbes.com forecasts that “the labor market [...]
When Is Working from Home a “Reasonable Accommodation” for a Disabled Employee in South Carolina?
As employers in South Carolina begin resuming their normal in-person operations, many are finding that getting their employees back into the office is a challenge. While some employees enjoy the work environment and are ready [...]