Employee Compensation & Benefits News

"Social media in the workplace"
Charleston    The Post and Courier    December 19, 2011

Charleston's The Post and Courier features an article entitled "Social media in the workplace; Employers must balance the benefits and pitfalls of online interaction" following a webinar hosted by Nexsen Pruet attorneys David Dubberly and William Floyd.

Nexsen Pruet Earns Most First Tier Rankings in South Carolina and Charleston
November 1, 2011

Nexsen Pruet is proud to announce its results in the annual U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings. With 47, Nexsen Pruet has the most first-tier rankings in South Carolina. And with 13, Nexsen Pruet has the most first-tier rankings in Charleston.

62 Attorneys Named to the 2012 Edition of Best Lawyers®
August 31, 2011

Nexsen Pruet is proud to announce that 62 of its attorneys have been named to the 2012 edition of Best Lawyers®.

Nexsen Pruet Expands Employment & Labor Practice in NC; Dedria Harper Joins Charlotte office
Charlotte    May 31, 2011

Nexsen Pruet announced today that Dedria L. Harper has joined the firm as an associate in its Charlotte office, where she will concentrate her practice in labor and employment law.

"Wrongful termination suit dismissed"
The Greenville News    May 17, 2011

The Greenville News reports on Nexsen Pruet's defense of Anderson County in a wrongful termination lawsuit.

Firm Expands Employment and Labor Law Group; Jimmy Byars Joins Columbia Office As Associate
Columbia    November 3, 2010

Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that Jimmy Byars has joined the firm as an associate. He will practice with the Employment and Labor Law Group in Columbia.

"What to expect with a S.C. OSHA inspection"
Columbia Regional Business Report    September 20, 2010

An article written by Nexsen Pruet's David Dubberly entitled "What to expect with a S.C. OSHA inspection" is featured in the September 20th edition of the Columbia Regional Business Report.

"S.C. lawyers update businesses about revamped unemployment system"
South Carolina Lawyers Weekly    September 20, 2010

Nexsen Pruet attorney William Floyd speaks to South Carolina Lawyers Weekly for an article entitled "S.C. lawyers update businesses about revamped unemployment system."

Nexsen Pruet Earns 37 First-Tier Rankings From U.S. News – Best Lawyers®
Charleston, Charlotte, Columbia, Greenville, Greensboro    U.S. News and World Report & Best Lawyers    September 15, 2010

Nexsen Pruet is proud to announce the firm has earned thirty-seven first-tier rankings in the inaugural edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings. The firm also earned seven second and third tier rankings.

"To Google or not to Google? That is the question"
"Caution urged if using Web to research candidates"
Michelle Cater Rash    Greensboro    Triad Business Journal    May 14, 2010

Nexsen Pruet Employment and Labor Law attorney Grainger Pierce tells the Traid Business Journal about the dangers of doing on-line searches to find out about job candidates.

Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Recognized by Their Peers
South Carolina Super Lawyers®    April 1, 2010

Nineteen Nexsen Pruet attorneys have been named to the 2010 list of South Carolina Super Lawyers®.

SC Chamber of Commerce - "HR Minutes: Employment Security Commission"
January 6, 2010

Each month, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce produces an interview segment called "HR Minutes." For January 2010, the chamber's human resources director Tim Timmons spoke with Nexsen Pruet Employment and Labor Law attorney William Floyd about the Employment Security Commission (ESC).

COBRA Subsidy Extended and Expanded
December 30, 2009

On December 19, 2009, President Obama signed into law the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 (2010 DOD Act), part of which extends and expands the program that subsidizes continued health care coverage under COBRA for certain involuntarily terminated employees.

William Floyd on SC's Unemployment Debt
Columbia    SC Business Review    October 22, 2009

Nexsen Pruet employment and labor law attorney William Floyd discusses problems in funding South Carolina's unemployment system with Mike Switzer on the South Carolina Business Review on SC ETV Radio.

"Sick leave, unionization among key legislative issues to monitor"
The Triad Business Journal Benefits Edge    September 2009

Nexsen Pruet special counsel Grainger Pierce is cited as a source for an article in The Triad Business Journal's Benefits Edge entitled "Sick leave unionization among key legislative issues to monitor."

Fifty-eight Attorneys Selected for Best Lawyers in America®
Charleston, Charlotte, Columbia, Greensboro, Greenville, Myrtle Beach    July 31, 2009

Fifty-eight Nexsen Pruet attorneys will be included in the 2010 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

Employment Law Alert - South Carolina Immigration Inspections: Is LLR Going too Far?
Columbia    July 15, 2009

Is the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) going to far when checking to see if businesses are in compliance with the South Carolina Illegal Immigration Reform Act (the Act)?

Nexsen Pruet Event Featured in SC Lawyers Weekly
March 10, 2009

The March 9th edition of SC Lawyers Weekly features a story about Nexsen Pruet's recent briefing on changes to COBRA.

COBRA Changes Impact All Employers Providing Group Health Coverage
Columbia    February 26, 2009

New changes to COBRA will impact almost every employer. Nexsen Pruet's Employment and Labor Law Group responds by holding a special breakfast briefing on Friday, February 27th.

New Year, New Changes to the FMLA and ADA
December 2008

The Employment and Labor Law Practice Group of Nexsen Pruet, LLC will present free breakfast briefings to update human resources professionals on two significant changes that will effect labor and employment laws in 2009.

32 Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Named to 2007 Edition of "Best Lawyers in America"
September 11, 2006

Thirty-two attorneys from Nexsen Pruet, LLC have been named to the 2007 edition of Best Lawyers in America – including six who have now earned the honor for 10 years or more.

5 Lawyers Named Among "Legal Elite" in Business North Carolina Survey
January 10, 2005

Five Nexsen Pruet attorneys have been named among the 2005 "Legal Elite" in a survey by North Carolina Business magazine.

Breakfast Briefing to Help Employers With Workplace Privacy
January 5, 2005

The employment and labor attorneys of Nexsen Pruet, LLC will present free breakfast briefings to employers in North and South Carolina to help them better understand workplace privacy.

Sen. McConnell Names David Parrish To New Board Created To Protect Small Business From Costly Regs
July 7, 2004

David Parrish has been named to a new statewide watchdog commission under the S.C. Department of Commerce, designed to protect small businesses from overly-burdensome regulations.


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