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Age Discrimination: The Basics
Age discrimination is illegal, yet some often overlook it. Workers who are 40 years or older protection from age-based employment discrimination under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA).
Understanding and Addressing Title VII Retaliation Claims
Navigating employment relationships can become complex, especially when you encounter potential discrimination or...
United Settlement Pays $1 Million to Disabled Workers
Revisited Blog Article of 2015 United Airlines Inc. has agreed to pay $1 million to settle a case with the Equal...
Don’t Fall Into the No Vacation Trap
When’s the last time you took a vacation? SC Labor Lawyer: If you’re like many American workers, you can’t remember....
Law Basics: Paying for Legal Representation
There are various ways to pay your lawyer, and this video is simply an introduction to the topic.
DOL: Most Independent Contractors Are Employees
Employee or independent contractor? This issue has been a contentious one for years, with many saying employers...
States Place Restrictions on Employers and Social Media
Like it or not, social media has become an inescapable part of life. No place is immune from its influence – not even...
Bill Allows Cameras in Nursing Homes
Illinois recently passed legislation to allow nursing home cameras for video and audio monitoring to ensure the safe...
Upping the Ante on Parental Leave
Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group, recently announced that parents working for Virgin Management will begin...
Racist Texts Cost AT&T Executive His Job
An AT&T executive was fired recently after an employee accused him of keeping and sending racist images on his...
A Raise for 5 Million Americans
A new plan proposed by President Obama would potentially raise compensation for more than 5 million Americans by...
Startups Shouldn’t Take Shortcuts
When it comes to the early stages of a business, entrepreneurs often take shortcuts. Creating a product and...
Let’s ‘MOVE’ on From Non-Competes for Low-Wage Workers
More companies are implementing non-compete agreements for low-wage employees, who are less capable of working farther...
What South Carolina Could Learn From New Mexico
This April, the New Mexico state legislature passed a bill putting limits on non-compete clauses placed on physicians...
Communication Leads to Improvement in Nursing Homes
A new study from Brown University has linked communication and attentiveness in nursing homes with quality of care,...
Sandwiched Between a Rock and a Hard Place
There have been new developments in the case of Jimmy John’s and their non-compete agreements. A federal judge in...