HSB Blog
EEOC Finalizes Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act
April 18, 2024
The EEOC issued its Final Rule and Interpretive Guidance implementing the Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) on Monday, April 15, 2024. The Rule becomes effective sixty days after it is published in the Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Appendix A to part 1636.Navigating Pregnancy and Postpartum Employment Laws in the Workplace: A Guide for Employers
November 08, 2023
In a recent employment law webinar, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Chris Gantt-Sorenson discussed the federal and state laws applicable to pregnant, postpartum and nursing employees. It is important for employers to understand the requirements of these laws to ensure they provide the necessary accommodations and support for pregnant and postpartum workers. In this blog post, we will highlight the key takeaways from the webinar for employers regarding the Pregnancy Workplace Fairness Act (PWFA), South Carolina Pregnancy Accommodations Act (SCPAA), South Carolina Lactation Support Act, PUMP Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).What Would the Lactation Support Act Mean for SC Employers?
January 29, 2019
By: Perry MacLennan
We recently highlighted the “Act to Establish Pay Equity,” which was spearheaded by the SC Women’s Rights & Empowerment Network (WREN).
A New Test for Pregnancy Discrimination Claims
May 19, 2015
By: Perry MacLennan
Just recently, the United States Supreme Court decided a case that could require employers to provide more accommodations to pregnant workers. In Peggy Young v. United Parcel Service, [1] the Court established a new test to evaluate an employee’s claim under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (“PDA”). Instead of clarifying the law, the Court created more confusion for employers.
HSB August COVID-19 Update for Employers
August 17, 2020
On August 25, HSB’s Employment Law team provided an update via webinar on COVID-19’s continued impact on SC employers.HSB Webinar: COVID-19 Update
July 01, 2020
On July 8, HSB’s Employment Law team provided an update via webinar on COVID-19’s continued impact on SC employers.Supreme Court Finds Title VII Prohibits LGBTQ Discrimination
June 16, 2020
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.2020 Employment Law Legislative Update: Podcast and Blog
January 30, 2020
If you would rather listen than read, check out this podcast when Chris Gantt-Sorenson and Perry MacLennan joined Kelly Scheib and Steve Nail on Survive HR to discuss some of the proposed bills and agency regulations in this blog.Five USERRA Responsibilities Employers Should Know Regarding Soldiers in the Workplace
November 11, 2019
Veterans Day is a good time to refresh employers on the federal rights entitled to their employees who serve our country in the uniformed services. U.S. employees who take leave from their civilian jobs to serve in the armed services have certain reinstatement rights to their jobs under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).
Attracting and Retaining Good Employees in Today's Climate
September 20, 2019
BBC published an interesting article recently that challenges how many of us view work. Jill Duffy, in her article, “What wartime ‘munitionettes’ can teach us about burnout,” asserts continuous overworking hurts employees and employers because it leads to less productive employees in addition to making them vulnerable to a number of health issues.
