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Demetrius Pyburn focuses his practice on employment law and counsels clients on everyday compliance issues involving the ADA, FMLA, Title VII and other employment-related regulations.

(In Demetrius’ leave of absence for military service, please contact Chris Gantt-Sorenson)

During a recent employment law webinar, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd discussed considerations for employers when conducting workplace investigations. To help employers conduct more effective and efficient

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Click here to view a recording of this complimentary webinar presented by HSB’s Employment Law team.

Join Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Demetrius Pyburn on August 24, from 12-1 PM, for our next employment law webinar focused on conducting workplace investigations. During

Continue Reading HSB Webinar Announcement – Conducting Workplace Investigations: What HR Managers Need to Know

Hiring employees is a tedious and expensive process. Considering the time and money that goes into the hiring process, it is crucial to get it right. So, what can employers do to retain their top talent? It starts with onboarding.
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The next webinar in our DEI series will focus on what employers can do to create an inclusive and equitable workplace for military veterans.

On November 18 from 12-1 PM, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Demetrius Pyburn will be joined by Marlin
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The COVID-19 pandemic significantly increased the number of individuals who applied for unemployment. Because of the federal benefits provided to states during the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in the number of individuals who have committed unemployment (UI)
Continue Reading Webinar Announcement: Unemployment Fraud: What Can Employers Do to Stop UI Fraud?

From the start of the Coronavirus pandemic through December 31, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued citations from 300 inspections for Coronavirus-related violations, resulting in proposed penalties totaling $3,930,381. These inspections were
Continue Reading Frequently Cited OSHA COVID-19 Violations and What Employers Can Do Differently

Within the last two weeks, many laws, orders and guidance have been approved and published regarding the administration of unemployment and employee financial relief. We discuss below the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) guidance providing clarity to states on how
Continue Reading Additional Guidance on CARES Act Unemployment Programs and COVID-19 Support Payments

Businesses operating on-site during the COVID-19 pandemic must take extra precautions to ensure they are not subjecting their employees and others on-site to an outbreak that can be avoided by reasonable protections.  Business must, therefore, ensure their employees are either
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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
Continue Reading Five USERRA Responsibilities Employers Should Know Regarding Soldiers in the Workplace