Guest speaker Jacob Modla, Cromer Babb & Porter, will join HSB’s Chris Gantt-Sorenson on April 24, 2025, from 12-1PM for a practical discussion on how legally sound decisions can still create risk if not handled correctly. We’ll cover some of the most common errors that Jake sees from the plaintiff’s employment law bench, including:
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EEOC and DOJ Issue Joint Press Release Warning Against Unlawful DEI-Related Discrimination
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a press release on March 19, 2025, to introduce two technical assistant documents “focused on educating the public about unlawful discrimination related to ‘diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)’ in the workplace.” The EEOC and DOJ explain DEI is a broad term that is…
Beyond Silence: South Carolina Supreme Court Ruling Clarifies Acceptance in Employment Arbitration Agreements
In Lampo v. Amedisys Holding, LLC and Leisa Victoria Neasbitt, the South Carolina Supreme Court establishes important legal precedent regarding contract formation for arbitration agreements between employers and employees. Specifically, the Court held that an employee’s silence does not constitute acceptance to form a binding contract that requires the employee to resolve all disputes by…
HSB Webinar Announcement: FMLA and ADA Compliance
Click here to view a recording of this complimentary webinar presented by HSB’s Employment Law team.
Many of our webinar attendees ask us to provide general guidance on FMLA and ADA guidance on an ongoing basis due to the complicated nature of these two laws and how they intertwine with each other in both leave…
What Employers Need to Know About Shifting Caselaw and Legislation
As employers navigate the complexities of a new political era and evolving regulatory framework, staying ahead of these changes isn’t just advisable — it’s essential.
Several executive actions have already influenced employment practices in the initial weeks of President Donald Trump’s second term. Meanwhile, courts in several important cases in 2024 sided with employer interests.…
HSB Webinar: Employment-based Immigration and Employer Compliance Update
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On February 27, HSB’s Garrett Steck and Joseph Dickey discussed the following topics:
Immigration:
- New administration and recent changes
- Compliance
- H-1B annual lottery review
DEI:
- Overview of key executive orders regarding DEI under the new administration
- How Employers can
HSB Webinar Announcement: 2025 Employment Law Legislative Preview
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On January 23, Katie Busbee and Joseph Dickey presented on key issues impacting employers this year in our 2025 employment law legislative preview, including:
- Pro-employer shift in caselaw
- Current status of FLSA Salary Thresholds
- Updated EEOC guidance for harassment
- Expectations
$44K and $59K FLSA Thresholds Struck Down by Texas District Court
By Katie Busbee
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas has vacated and set aside the Department of Labor’s rule raising the salary threshold for exempt employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The decision strikes down both the $44K salary threshold that took effect on July 1, 2024, and the $59K salary threshold…
HSB Webinar Announcement: Navigating Religious Accommodations and Bias in the Workplace: Legal Obligations and Best Practices
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On November 21, Chris Gantt-Sorenson and Katie Busbee discussed legal obligations and best practices for navigating religious accommodations and bias in the workplace.
In this webinar, they:
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HSB Webinar Announcement: Politics in the Workplace
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On October 24, Chris Gantt-Sorenson discussed the impact of politics in the workplace.
The webinar provided attendees the following:
- Tips on fostering respectful workplace discussions.
- Review of the laws governing political expression at work, including First Amendment limitations in
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