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HSB Webinar Announcement – ADA Essentials: What Employers Need to Know
April 07, 2026
Click here to view this complimentary webinar presented by HSB's Employment Law team.
The Americans with Disabilities Act remains one of the most complex and frequently misunderstood areas of employment law. From determining what qualifies as a disability to navigating the nuances of the interactive process, employers frequently find themselves uncertain about what the law actually requires and what it does not.
ADA Accommodations Are Forward-Looking: Key Lessons for HR from a Recent Ohio Federal Court Decision
December 22, 2025
A federal district court in Ohio issued an instructive opinion for employers on accommodations and employers’ obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on December 9, 2025, addressing the application of an accommodation request to excuse past disciplinary documentation.2025’s Turning Point: What HR Leaders Can Learn from the EEOC and the Big Beautiful Bill
November 12, 2025
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has been unusually active in recent months, issuing significant opinions on religious accommodations and clarifying its enforcement stance on transgender discrimination. At the same time, Congress’s Big Beautiful Bill (BBB), enacted July 4, 2025, is reshaping wage law with new tax treatment of tips and overtime. Together, these developments carry real implications for employers, from policy updates to payroll adjustments.Chris Gantt-Sorenson Named to South Carolina Lawyers Weekly 2025 Employment Law Power List
November 06, 2025
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., is pleased to announce that Greenville shareholder Chris Gantt-Sorenson was named to the South Carolina Lawyers Weekly 2025 Employment Law Power List. Statewide, 11 attorneys were recognized.HSB Webinar Announcement: EEOC and Wage Law Updates
September 10, 2025
Click here to view a recording of this complimentary webinar hosted by HSB's Employment Law team.On September 23, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Chris Gantt-Sorenson gave an inside look at the latest developments shaping the workplace. This session broke down recent shifts at the EEOC and reviewed how the Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) is impacting wage laws.
EEOC Decisions Enforce Stronger Protections for Religious Accommodation in the Workplace
August 25, 2025
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has recently issued significant decisions against two federal employers for failing to provide reasonable religious accommodations to their employees. These decisions underscore the importance of treating religious accommodations as a fundamental right under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, rather than a secondary consideration.73 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers®
August 21, 2025
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., is proud to announce that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review guide, has selected 73 HSB attorneys for inclusion in The 2026 Best Lawyers in America®, including eleven attorneys as "Lawyer of the Year" and six attorneys as "Ones to Watch."Chris Gantt-Sorenson Featured in HR Dive Article on DEI Compliance Changes
August 04, 2025
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd P.A. shareholder and employment law practice team leader Chris Gantt-Sorenson was recently interviewed by HR Dive for an article examining the new federal guidance on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, which the publication describes as "one of the biggest challenges for HR professionals."HSB Webinar Announcement – DEI Under Scrutiny: Interpreting the Latest EEOC and DOJ Guidance
May 09, 2025
Join us for a one-hour session exploring the latest guidance on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace.HSB Webinar Announcement – Employment Law Pitfalls: What Employers Get Wrong (Even When They Think They Are Right)
April 08, 2025
Click here to view a recording of this complimentary webinar presented by HSB's Employment Law team.
