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April 10, 2020
Businesses operating on-site during the COVID-19 pandemic must take extra precautions to ensure they are not subjecting their employees and others on-site to an outbreak that can be avoided by reasonable protections.Five USERRA Responsibilities Employers Should Know Regarding Soldiers in the Workplace
November 11, 2019
Veterans Day is a good time to refresh employers on the federal rights entitled to their employees who serve our country in the uniformed services. U.S. employees who take leave from their civilian jobs to serve in the armed services have certain reinstatement rights to their jobs under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).
Can Background Checks be Conducted on Current Employees?
August 27, 2019
Most employers run background checks on prospective employees when hiring. Some employers have policies in place that allow them to conduct background checks on current employees. Below are several examples of instances in which employers may choose to do so:
Key Takeaways from OSHA’s New Drone Initiative
July 23, 2019
In our recent employment law seminar, we discussed OSHA’s new drone initiative and how the use of drones will impact HR. Here are some key takeaways regarding drone usage.
How to Manage Employees Who Are Authorized to Post on Company Social Media Accounts
July 16, 2019
In our recent employment law seminar, we discussed how to manage employees who are authorized to post on the company’s social media accounts. Here are some key points to focus on when allowing employees access to your company’s social media accounts.
New Employment Law Series Announced
January 25, 2019
Join us for our 2019 Employment Law Series where HSB’s Employment Law team will present a complimentary one hour breakfast session each month on key employment law topics.
Key Takeaways from Our 2017 Employment Law Seminars
January 23, 2018
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recently hosted our annual Employment Law Seminars across South Carolina. These complimentary seminars educated Human Resource professionals on recent employment law updates and changes.
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Welcomes New Associates
November 28, 2017
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Kaitlin T. Beck, Demetrius Pyburn and Clara Elizabeth “Lizzie” Weston have joined the firm.
President Trump to Open Skies for Companies to Test Commercial Drones
November 20, 2017
Recently, President Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum purporting to relax rules for testing of commercial drones by private sector corporations. The Memorandum proposes that more companies should be allowed to fly their unmanned aircrafts at night, above people and travel longer distances.
Responding to SCDEW: The Payoff for Employers
September 19, 2017
There are several ways that employers can keep their unemployment insurance (UI) tax rate down. First, it is beneficial to learn how the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (“SCDEW”) determines the employer’s experience for tax rate assignment.
