EEOC Issues New Rules on Employer Wellness Programs
Many employers offer wellness programs as a benefit for their employees with about half of organizations employing 50 or more [...]
Department of Labor Issues Final Rule on Salaries for “White Collar” Exemptions
The U.S. Department of Labor announced on May 18, 2016, the publication of the Department’s final rule updating the salary [...]
Employee Handbooks & Work Rules vs Workplace Harmony & Privacy
As employment and labor lawyers in Columbia South Carolina, our lawyers oftentimes assist employers in drafting handbooks and work rules. [...]
Expanding Sexual Discrimination to Include Sexual Orientation
There likely isn’t an employer in the United States that isn’t at least generally aware of the anti-discrimination laws that [...]
Persuader Final Rule Broadens Reporting on Contracts Influencing Unionization
At GSB Law, we focus our practice on representing businesses, employers, and organizations in South Carolina. Larger employers may experience [...]
Controlled Substances & Alcohol Use & Testing Rule
As a labor and employment lawyers in South Carolina, our attorneys advise many companies that employ commercial motor vehicle (CMV) [...]
Fred Williams to Speak at Human Resources Seminar
Employment lawyer Fred Williams will be presenting a segment titled, "Is Your Employee Handbook Up To Date?: Essential Components and [...]
Department of Labor Issues Expanded Definition of Same-Sex Spouses
In February 2015, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued its final rule changing the definition of “spouse” under [...]
Update on National Labor Relations Board Activity
In the last couple of months, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) took action on two matters that affect private-sector [...]
Firm Recognized as First Tier in Employment Law
Our Firm Recognized By Best Lawyers U.S. News and World Report's "Best Law Firms" has once again recognized Gignilliat, Savitz [...]