Jeremy Summerlin, Author at The Law Office of W. Andrew Arnold, P.C.

“Otherwise Known as Dynasty McFeeley”: The Economic Realities of Exotic Dancers under the Fair Labor Standards Act

by Jeremy Summerlin | Jun 30, 2016 | Uncategorized

The question of whether exotic dancers are employees or independent contractors of the strip clubs where the dancers are employed recently wound up in the lap of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals (why this distinction matters). The court managed to keep its eyes... read more

What the Federal Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 Means For South Carolina Employees

by Jeremy Summerlin | Jun 10, 2016 | Litigation, Trade Secrets

Although there was very little notice by the press or voters, trade secrets lawyers saw a significant development in the law recently. Last month, President Obama signed into law the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA). The DTSA provides a federal counterpart to... read more

What is the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Why is It Blocking My Way to the Courthouse?

by Jeremy Summerlin | Oct 28, 2015 | Discrimination, EEOC, Employment Law

What Is the EEOC? The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the federal agency tasked with enforcing the federal employment laws in the United States. It has the authority to bring a lawsuit on behalf of employees who have been wrongfully terminated in... read more

Wage Theft in South Carolina: Unpaid Wages and the SC Wage Payment Act

by Jeremy Summerlin | Oct 13, 2015 | Employment Law, Unpaid wages

Wage theft has become a significant problem in the United States, as many employers are failing to pay their employees for all hours that the employee worked. If your employer has failed to pay you what you have rightfully earned, what are your legal options? What... read more

The Law Provides Protections Against Military Service Discrimination in Employment.

by Jeremy Summerlin | Oct 5, 2015 | Discrimination, Employment Law, USERRA

Military service discrimination in employment is illegal. The United States Government employs approximately 2.5 million people in active and reserve duty capacities. Each of these individuals faces many challenges inherent with such a chosen career path, including... read more

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“Otherwise Known as Dynasty McFeeley”: The Economic Realities of Exotic Dancers under the Fair Labor Standards Act

What the Federal Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 Means For South Carolina Employees

What is the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Why is It Blocking My Way to the Courthouse?

Wage Theft in South Carolina: Unpaid Wages and the SC Wage Payment Act

The Law Provides Protections Against Military Service Discrimination in Employment.

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