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Thou Shalt Pay Me What You Owe Me: The S.C. Wage Payment Act
It seems like common sense that employers should pay their employees what they promise them. Well, common sense does not always prevail, and especially in hard economic times, employers break their promises. And, more and more, I am seeing people who earned a bonus... read moreOh No You Didn’t: Supreme Court Extends Title VII Protection Against Retaliation
Let’s say you work for the same employer as your fiancé/fiancée–and she/he complains of sex discrimination. Can your employer retaliate against you because of his/her complaint? Believe it or not, this was an open question until January 24, 2011, when the... read moreLaw Basics: Employment at Will
The most fundamental concept in employment law is “employment at will.” Most employees are employed “at will.” Employment at will is a presumption that applies to employment relationships of an indefinite duration. An employee at will can be... read moreEight Ways to Guarantee Yourself a Non-Compete Lawsuit
Okay. I confess: I have been really busy (what a blessing) and have not had a chance to write much. But, I have had a chance to read, and I came across something else I wanted to share. Management-side employment lawyer, Jay Shepherd, has written a good article... read moreStill Have Questions? The best way I can serve you is by starting a conversation.
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