Many employers use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to reduce bias in hiring, yet studies indicate some AI is discriminating on the basis of disability. The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) have determined employers using AI
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6 Ways Employers Can Recognize and Celebrate Juneteenth
By Demetrius Pyburn on
Posted in Diversity
“Juneteenth is a day of reflection, a day of renewal, a pride-filled day. It is a moment in time taken to appreciate the African American experience. It is inclusive of all races, ethnicities and nationalities – as nothing is more …
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HSB DEI Webinar Announcement: Creating an LGBTQ+ Inclusive Workplace and What Employers Need to Know About Transition
By Chris Gantt-Sorenson on
June is PRIDE month, and Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd will focus this month’s DEI Employment Law Webinar on the LGBTQ+ workforce. On June 23, from 12-1 PM, Chris Gantt-Sorenson will be joined by Jaime Fivecoat, a former 38-year employee with Michelin…
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Greenville Starbucks Votes to Unionize
By Perry MacLennan on
Posted in Employment Law, HR News
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…
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Webinar Announcement: HSB Mid-Year Employment Law Update
By Perry MacLennan on
Join Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Perry MacLennan on May 26, from 12-1 PM, for a mid-year employment law update.
Perry will provide a federal and state legislative update covering the most pressing issues for employers, including:
- A recap of South Carolina’s
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Five Steps Employers Can Take to Create a More Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Workplace
By Chris Gantt-Sorenson on
Having a diverse hiring strategy is an essential piece of the puzzle, but it’s not the only piece. Not only is it important to focus on bringing in diverse talent, but it’s two-fold. Employers must also equip current employees with…
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Do I have to pay my summer intern?
By Katie Busbee on
As the summer approaches, many businesses will be looking to hire a summer intern. Internship programs can be a great option for both the intern, who has the opportunity to learn new skills, and the employer, who is able to…
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HSB Employment Law DEI Webinar Series – Women in the Workplace, Discussing Leadership Roles, the Pandemic’s Impact and More
By Chris Gantt-Sorenson on
We are excited to announce a special treat for our March webinar scheduled for Women’s History Month. Nationally recognized DEI speaker April Simpkins, CHRO with Totalhr, and Brandi Parrish Ellison, Senior Director of Policy and Programs with WREN, will join…
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HSB Kicks off Part Two of DEI Webinar Series This Month
By Chris Gantt-Sorenson on
Join us for part two of HSB’s DEI Webinar Series, where we’ll be joined by DEI leaders to discuss race, gender, national origin and LGBTQ+ equity and inclusion in the workplace.
The DEI webinars are designed to offer employers fresh…
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Biden to Sign Law Ending Mandatory Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Cases
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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…
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