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Join Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Joseph Dickey and Katie Busbee on June 26, from 12-1 PM, for a mid-year employment law update on key issues impacting employers.
HSB is an approved SHRM provider, and this course will…
Continue Reading HSB Webinar Announcement: Mid-Year Employment Law UpdateThe United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, rejecting a heightened burden for plaintiffs in “majority-groups” to meet their evidentiary burden in discrimination cases under Title VII.
Marlean Ames, a…
Continue Reading Supreme Court Affirms Uniform Legal Standard for All Discrimination ClaimsJoin us for a one-hour session exploring the latest guidance on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. Chris Gantt-Sorenson will review two technical assistance documents issued on March 19, 2025, by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and…
Continue Reading HSB Webinar Announcement – DEI Under Scrutiny: Interpreting the Latest EEOC and DOJ GuidanceClick here to view a recording of this complimentary webinar presented by HSB’s Employment Law team.
Guest speaker Jacob Modla, Cromer Babb & Porter, joins HSB’s Chris Gantt-Sorenson for a practical discussion on how legally sound decisions can still…
Continue Reading HSB Webinar Announcement – Employment Law Pitfalls: What Employers Get Wrong (Even When They Think They Are Right)The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a press release on March 19, 2025, to introduce two technical assistant documents “focused on educating the public about unlawful discrimination related to ‘diversity, equity and inclusion…
Continue Reading EEOC and DOJ Issue Joint Press Release Warning Against Unlawful DEI-Related DiscriminationIn Lampo v. Amedisys Holding, LLC and Leisa Victoria Neasbitt, the South Carolina Supreme Court establishes important legal precedent regarding contract formation for arbitration agreements between employers and employees. Specifically, the Court held that an employee’s silence does not…
Continue Reading Beyond Silence: South Carolina Supreme Court Ruling Clarifies Acceptance in Employment Arbitration AgreementsClick here to view a recording of this complimentary webinar presented by HSB’s Employment Law team.
Many of our webinar attendees ask us to provide general guidance on FMLA and ADA guidance on an ongoing basis due to the complicated…
Continue Reading HSB Webinar Announcement: FMLA and ADA ComplianceAs employers navigate the complexities of a new political era and evolving regulatory framework, staying ahead of these changes isn’t just advisable — it’s essential.
Several executive actions have already influenced employment practices in the initial weeks of President Donald…
Continue Reading What Employers Need to Know About Shifting Caselaw and Legislation