Employment - Workers' Compensation Publications

Employment Law Update - February 2008 - Special FMLA Edition
February 2008

On January 28, 2008, President Bush signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (NDAA), which contains a provision amending the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for the first time since the FMLA was enacted in 1993. The NDAA amendment expands the FMLA for employees in military families.

Employment Law Update - January 2008
January 2008

This edition analyzes the recent decision of the National Labor Relations Board upholding an e-mail policy that prohibited employees from using the employer's e-mail system to send “non-job-related solicitations.” This Update also contains a Benefits Alert describing a new Equal Employment Opportunity Commission rule allowing employers to coordinate retiree health plans with Medicare.

Employment Law Update - December 2007
December 2007

The end of the year and the accompanying holidays often bring requests by employees for time off for the religious observances and requests to display religious symbols at work.

Employment Law Update - February 2007
February 2007

In Ross v. Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc (Dec. 21, 2006), the South Carolina Court of Appeals ruled that an employer's incentive compensation plan violated the South Carolina Payment of Wages Act because the plan did not provide a date certain when incentive payments would be made.

Employment & Labor Law Desk Reference For The Carolinas
Employment & Labor Law Practice Group
February 2007

Employment Law Update - December 2006
December 2006

Now is the time for employers to make their holiday lists and check them twice. While it is the season to be jolly, it is also a time of year when employers face additional employment law concerns that arise from events unique to the holidays, including the company party and requests for time off. But with some advance planning, employers can start the new year on the right note.

Employment Law Update - November 2006
November 10, 2006

National Labor Relations Board's Recent Decision May Mean More "Supervisors" for Hospitals and Other Employers

Unemployment Compensation in South Carolina
Co-Authored by David Dubberly, Susie McWilliams, Angus Macaulay, Molly Hughes, Melissa Azallion, Nikole Mergo, John Emerson, James Leventis and Sue Odom
July 28, 2006

New for 2006! A detailed guide to one of the most complicated and confusing areas of employment law – unemployment compensation.

Export Contracts
David A. Dubberly
Legal Aspects of Export Transactions

Employment Law Update - April 2005
April 2005

"Whistlebower Wins Reinstatement And Money Damages"

Employment Law Update - March 2005
March 2005

"DOL Offers Guidance on Several FLSA Provisions" and "Benefits Alert: USERRA Amendments Extend Continuation Coverage And Require New Notice To Employees"

Employment Law Update - February 2005
February 2005

"DOL Revises Child Labor Regulations" and "North Carolina Employer Alert - Protective Orders Now Available To Fight Workplace Violence"

WC Legislation - What's in it for You?
Sam Painter
Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc.    2005

Employment Law Update - January 2005
January 2005

"Recent Business Immigration Law Changes"

Employment Law Update - November 2004
November 2004

"DOL's Sample Salary Basis Policy and Other Issues Under the New Overtime Pay Rules" and "Benefits Alert - Congress Enacts New Tax Rules For Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Agreements"

Employment Law Update - October 2004
October 2004

Employment Law Update - September 2004
September 2004

"Obligations To Employees On Military Leave" and "Immigration Alert: Dealing with the H-1B Cap"

Employment Law Update - August 2004
August 2004

"Non-Union Employees No Longer Entitled to Representation During Investigatory Interview" and "ERISA Compliance Alert: New Annuity Notice Requirements For Retirement Plans"

Employment Law Update - May 2004
May 2004

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published final regulations revising the "white collar" overtime pay exemptions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Employment Law Update - April 2004
April 2004

Employment Law Update - March 2004
March 2004

Employment Law Update - December 2004
November 2003

"Managing The Holidays"

Employment Law Update - June 2004
June 2003

"The New South Carolina Employee Handbook Law: Frequently Asked Questions" and "COBRA Compliance Alert - Final COBRA Notice Regulations Issued By DOL"

S.C. Workers' Compensation Appellate Decisions 3/9/00 to 3/26/01
Sam Painter
South Carolina Workers' Compensation Casebook [7th Edition. 2002]    2002

S.C. Workers' Compensation Appellate Decisions 3/8/99 to 3/8/00
Sam Painter
South Carolina Workers' Compensation Casebook [6th Edition. 2000]    2001

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