During a recent employment law webinar, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Chris Gantt-Sorenson and Tyler Gilliam discussed considerations for employers who employ out-of-state remote workers. To help employers ensure that they are compliant with various states’ business, tax, and employment law regimes, Chris and Tyler prepared the following out-of-state employee compliance checklist.
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Federal 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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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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HSB Webinar Announcement: Employment Contracts – Considerations for Employers
On September 29, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Perry MacLennan highlighted issues employers should consider when they want to execute contracts with employees and what to include in those contracts. Topics covered during this presentation also included:
- At-will employment;
- Restrictive covenants;
- Offer
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AI Used in Hiring May Discriminate Against Applicants with Disabilities; EEOC and DOJ Issue Guidance for Employers
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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HSB DEI Webinar Series: Supporting Veterans and Reservists in the Workplace
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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Webinar: Drug Testing in the CBD/Marijuana Environment
Join us for our 2020 Employment Law Webinar Series where HSB’s Employment Law team will present a complimentary one-hour webinar on the important issues and trends impacting South Carolina’s employers.
Perry MacLennan will lead our March 26 webinar “Drug Testing
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Revised Form I-9 Released
On January 31, 2020, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a revised version of the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. Use of the revised form is mandatory beginning on May 1, 2020. The revised I-9 form…
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Are You Using the New Form W-4?
Effective January 1, 2020, employers should be using the revised Form W-4 in the new hire process. Click here to access the form from the IRS website. Employers may ask current employees to complete a new Form W-4 but…
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