Employers are hiring more out-of-state remote workers and with that comes some unintended consequences, including income tax implications, unemployment insurance, employee benefits and other employment laws, and other state law implications. Join Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Chris Gantt-Sorenson and HSB Tax
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Bonuses & Calculating an Employee’s Regular Rate of Pay for Overtime
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The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires that non-exempt employees be paid no less than time and one-half their regular rate of pay for all hours worked over 40 hours in a workweek. How should an employer calculate an employee’s…
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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 Announcement: Creating an LGBTQ+ Inclusive Workplace and What Employers Need to Know About Transition
By Chris Gantt-Sorenson on
June is PRIDE month, and Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd will focus this month’s DEI Employment Law Webinar on the LGBTQ+ workforce. On June 23, from 12-1 PM, Chris Gantt-Sorenson will be joined by Jaime Fivecoat, a former 38-year employee with Michelin…
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Greenville Starbucks Votes to Unionize
By Perry MacLennan on
Posted in Employment Law, HR News
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
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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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Five Steps Employers Can Take to Create a More Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Workplace
By Chris Gantt-Sorenson on
Having a diverse hiring strategy is an essential piece of the puzzle, but it’s not the only piece. Not only is it important to focus on bringing in diverse talent, but it’s two-fold. Employers must also equip current employees with…
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Do I have to pay my summer intern?
By Katie Busbee on
As the summer approaches, many businesses will be looking to hire a summer intern. Internship programs can be a great option for both the intern, who has the opportunity to learn new skills, and the employer, who is able to…
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HSB Employment Law DEI Webinar Series – Women in the Workplace, Discussing Leadership Roles, the Pandemic’s Impact and More
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We are excited to announce a special treat for our March webinar scheduled for Women’s History Month. Nationally recognized DEI speaker April Simpkins, CHRO with Totalhr, and Brandi Parrish Ellison, Senior Director of Policy and Programs with WREN, will join…
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HSB Kicks off Part Two of DEI Webinar Series This Month
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Join us for part two of HSB’s DEI Webinar Series, where we’ll be joined by DEI leaders to discuss race, gender, national origin and LGBTQ+ equity and inclusion in the workplace.
The DEI webinars are designed to offer employers fresh…
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