Summerlin Law Firm Blog Category: Retaliation

Clemson University Professor Sues Over Termination for Charlie Kirk Comments

by Jeremy R. Summerlin | Nov 17, 2025 | Political Rights, Retaliation

While the initial furor over public employees making social media comments about the death of Charlie Kirk has largely settled down, the lawsuits over the resulting terminations have just begun. I wrote back in September 2025 about the first lawsuit filed in South... read more

At-Will Employment and Its Exceptions in South Carolina

by Jeremy R. Summerlin | Mar 3, 2025 | Employment Law, Retaliation

So many of the employees who reach out to me about potential legal claims are caught off guard by the fundamental realities of at-will employment. I am 100% certain I have said the following phrase at least five times a day for the last eleven years: “Here in South... read more

Retaliation for Participating in a Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

by Jeremy R. Summerlin | Nov 11, 2024 | Retaliation, Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment

For South Carolina employees who are thinking about bringing a lawsuit against an employer, one issue we have to discuss is the possible impact that such a lawsuit might have on future employment or reputation. This includes possible retaliation for participating in a... read more

Can I Be Fired for Missing Work Due to a Hurricane in South Carolina?

by Jeremy R. Summerlin | Sep 30, 2024 | Retaliation

I’ve already have South Carolina employees reaching out to me about getting fired for missing work due to a hurricane, such as Hurricane Helene, which plowed through Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina last Friday. I expect employers firing employees for... read more

Retaliation for Unpaid Overtime and Minimum Wage Complaints

by Jeremy R. Summerlin | Sep 23, 2024 | FLSA, Retaliation

South Carolina employees often face retaliation for making complaints to management or HR about unpaid overtime or minimum wage under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Some companies do not like being called out on their wage theft practices, and that can result in... read more

Retaliation for FMLA Leave in South Carolina

by Jeremy R. Summerlin | Aug 28, 2024 | FMLA, Retaliation

Employees in South Carolina who request or use a medical leave of absence (whether intermittent leave or continuous leave) under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) often face retaliation for FMLA leave by their employer. Retaliation for FMLA leave can take... read more

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