Department of Labor Announces Long-Awaited Salary Thresholds
The U.S. Department of Labor on September 24, 2019, issued a final rule setting the minimum salary threshold for employees exempt from minimum wages and overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The new rules [...]
Disaster Preparedness Plan for South Carolina Businesses
In 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 weather events that garnered national attention significantly affected life in South Carolina. The flood in October 2015 affected people across South Carolina and cost an estimated $12 billion in [...]
What Do South Carolina Employers Need to Know about GA, NC, and SC Marijuana Laws?
The South Carolina legislature is currently considering a bill that would legalize the use of medical marijuana in the state. The bill, H.3660, labeled the South Carolina Compassionate Care Act, would allow patients who have [...]
Is Your Company Required To Submit Pay Data To The EEOC By September 30, 2019?
Earlier this year, a federal judge revived pay data reporting requirements for employers with 100 or more employees. Adopted under the Obama administration, the requirements had not been enforced under President Trump; however, the Equal [...]
Can SC Employers Search or Surveil Their Employees?
A South Carolina employee’s expectation of privacy in the workplace may differ from the employer’s perception of what the employee is entitled to. As experienced employment attorneys in South Carolina, the attorneys at Bettis Law [...]
New Proposed Salary Threshold for Overtime Exemption in South Carolina
Employers in South Carolina are responsible for staying apprised of new state and federal laws that regulate how they treat and pay employees. As experienced employment lawyers in South Carolina, the attorneys at Bettis Law [...]