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Perry MacLennan Named 2023 Leadership in Law Honoree
September 22, 2023
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that Perry MacLennan has been selected as one of the 2023 South Carolina Lawyers Weekly Leadership in Law honorees.What does AI mean for HR?
August 10, 2023
By: Perry MacLennan
Artificial Intelligence (AI) might be the most popular phrase of the year, but it is undoubtedly here to stay. We are seeing companies experiment with using AI in the workplace, which often raises questions like, How can employers use AI? Should hiring managers use AI? What are the legal parameters around AI in the workplace?
Mid-Year Labor Market Update for Employers
July 20, 2023
By: Perry MacLennan
Over the last couple of years, the labor market has been steadfastly strong. The Federal Reserve hoped the wage pressure would ease a bit and get unemployment back to a healthy level. In May, the nationwide unemployment rate was at 3.7%.
2023 Employment Law Hot Topics
February 14, 2023
By: Perry MacLennan
In case you missed our latest employment law webinar, here is a recap of the legislative updates and hot topics employers need to keep an eye on this year.
Federal Trade Commission Proposes Banning Non-Competes
January 06, 2023
By: Perry MacLennan
On Thursday, January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a rule that would bar all U.S. employers from enforcing and imposing non-compete agreements on workers. The proposed
rule – if ever finalized – would have significant legal and business ramifications on the U.S. labor economy.
Facebook Messenger & The FMLA
August 30, 2022
By: Perry MacLennan
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals (which governs South Carolina) wrote in a recent case (called Roberts here) that an employee’s message to his supervisor over Facebook messenger might be enough to put the Company on notice of the need for FMLA leave. So, the Company in question may have violated the FMLA when it terminated the employee who didn’t return to work and didn’t follow the call-in procedures. A link to the decision can be found here.
HSB Economic Development Update - June 2022
June 15, 2022
The HSB Economic Development team published their June 2022 news update, highlighting the following topics:Greenville Starbucks Votes to Unionize
June 01, 2022
By: Perry MacLennan
A Starbucks location at Pelham Road in Greenville became the first Starbucks location in South Carolina to vote in favor of unionization. The store joins approximately 20 other Starbucks locations across the United States that have voted to join a union called Starbucks Workers United. Other Starbucks locations in South Carolina have scheduled votes to come soon.
Biden to Sign Law Ending Mandatory Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Cases
February 11, 2022
By: Perry MacLennan
President Biden is expected to sign into law the “Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021.” The law would prohibit employers from including mandatory arbitration clauses in employee handbooks, offer letters, and contracts that would apply to claims of sexual harassment or assault. A few key things to note:
HSB Economic Development Update – January 2022
January 21, 2022
The HSB Economic Development team published their January 2022 news update, highlighting the following topics: