Join Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Chris Gantt-Sorenson and Perry MacLennan for our next Employment Law Webinar. On April 22, from 12-1 PM, Chris and Perry will discuss lessons learned from COVID-19 and how employers can apply those in the workplace.
COVID-19
Frequently Cited OSHA COVID-19 Violations and What Employers Can Do Differently
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…
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COVID-19 Vaccinations: The Conversation Continues
By Chris Gantt-Sorenson & Perry MacLennan on
As the COVID-19 vaccination becomes more readily available, employers are faced with challenging questions.
- Can you mandate a COVID-19 vaccination policy in your workplace?
- Is a mandate necessary in your workplace?
- If your workplace requires the COVID-19 vaccination, how will
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Webinar Announcement: What Employers Can Expect from the Biden Administration and Upcoming South Carolina Legislative Session
By Perry MacLennan & Chris Gantt-Sorenson on
Join Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Employment Law team for our first webinar of the new year. On January 28, from 12-1 PM, Perry MacLennan and Chris Gantt-Sorenson will address what Employers can expect from a Biden Administration and provide a federal…
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FFCRA Not Extended, But Credits Still Available
By Perry MacLennan on
Posted in COVID-19, Employment Law
President Trump signed the new stimulus bill this week, which DID NOT extend the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The FFCRA was established in March but expires December 31, 2020. Businesses were anxious to see whether Congress would extend…
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EEOC – Employers Can Require Proof of COVID Vaccination, with Some Exceptions
On December 16, the EEOC issued updated guidance addressing how employers may handle COVID-19 vaccinations. Importantly, the EEOC appears to acknowledge that employers may implement mandatory vaccination programs (i.e., require proof that an employee has been vaccinated) so long as…
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Should Employers implement mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies?
Vaccines and health screenings are medical examinations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). An employer requiring a vaccine must do so for a legitimate business reason or as required to protect the workplace under analysis of the ADA’s “direct…
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HSB August COVID-19 Update for Employers
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On August 25, HSB’s Employment Law team will provide an update via webinar on COVID-19’s continued impact on SC employers. Chris Gantt-Sorenson and Perry MacLennan will discuss:
- COVID-19 and its Impact on Schools
- Other News in Employment Law
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Federal Court Strikes Down Portions of FFCRA Regulations
By Chris Gantt-Sorenson & Perry MacLennan on
On August 3, a New York federal judge struck down several provisions of the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Final Rule applicable to both types of leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) – the Emergency Paid Sick Leave…
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HSB Webinar: COVID-19 Update
By Chris Gantt-Sorenson on
Posted in COVID-19, Seminars and Continuing Education
Join HSB’s Employment Law team for our next webinar on July 8 for an update on COVID-19’s continued impact on SC employers. Chris Gantt-Sorenson and Perry MacLennan will discuss:
- Latest Return to Work Guidance from SCDHEC
- Contact Tracing Steps for