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?
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Perry MacLennan
Perry MacLennan is a workforce and business lawyer. He counsels clients daily on human resource concerns such as hiring, firing, leave, discrimination, safety and immigration. A skilled litigator when employment and business disputes arise, Perry has argued before the Supreme Court of South Carolina and routinely handles lawsuits in both state and federal court. He has experience representing companies in government investigations from OSHA, the EEOC and the Department of Labor.
Mid-Year Labor Market Update for Employers
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…
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Join Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Perry MacLennan on June 22, from 12-1 PM, for a mid-year employment law update on key issues impacting employers, including:
- Labor Market Overview
- Non-Compete News
- Artificial Intelligence
- Legislative Developments
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Continue Reading HSB Webinar Announcement: Mid-Year Employment Law Update2023 Employment Law Hot Topics
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.
Potential Layoffs
With the potential economic slowdown, we have already seen…
Continue Reading 2023 Employment Law Hot TopicsFederal Trade Commission Proposes Banning Non-Competes
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…
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Join Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Employment Law team for our first webinar of the new year. On February 2, from 12-1 PM, Perry MacLennan and Katie Busbee will address key issues impacting employers this year, including:
- The Labor Market & Layoffs
HSB Webinar Announcement: Employment Contracts – Considerations for Employers
Join Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Perry MacLennan on September 29, from 12-1 PM, for our next employment law webinar covering employment contracts.
Perry will highlight issues employers should consider when they want to execute contracts with employees and what to include…
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Facebook Messenger & The FMLA
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…
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Greenville Starbucks Votes to Unionize
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
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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