Venue is now tied to hearing district, not county where injury occurred South Carolina lawmakers have changed the process for handling workers compensation hearings. Governor Henry McMaster signed H. 5153 into law in May. It amends section 42-17-20, which now reads: The hearing shall be held in the district in which the injury occurred, but… Continue Reading
Employment Law Blog
South Carolina Employment Law Alerts provides timely updates on the most recent rulings from the NLRB and other pressing issues in the employment field, with commentary from our experienced employment law team.
Workers’ Compensation: Filing Fee Increase Takes Effect in South Carolina
The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission has increased its filing fee. As of August 1, 2018, it is increased from $25.00 to $50.00. This fee is required when filing a request for a hearing, motion, or settlement documents. The purpose behind the increase is to fund the Commission’s IT Legacy Modernization Program. This program is… Continue Reading
Latest on Uber: Are the Drivers Employees or Independent Contractors?
The California Labor Commission recently ruled an Uber driver was an employee of Uber–as opposed to an independent contractor–and therefore must be reimbursed approximately $4,000.00 for expenses she incurred as an Uber driver. Uber is a ride-sharing company that allows a person to request a ride via the company’s smart phone application. Once a request… Continue Reading
SCOTUS Provides Clarity for Courts Analyzing Lawsuits Brought Under Pregnancy Discrimination Act
Last March, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a ruling in Young v. UPS that clarified the framework for courts to analyze discrimination lawsuits based upon the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act was an amendment to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and expanded the 1964 Civil Rights Act’s… Continue Reading
Goodwill Champions Tribute Dinner
On Thursday, October 23rd, the 6th Annual Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina Champions Tribute dinner will be held in Greenville, SC to honor those whose lives have changed as a result of Goodwill’s education and training initiatives. Once again, Collins & Lacy is a proud sponsor of the dinner and supporter of the company’s… Continue Reading
Your Company Can Have Religious Views and Opt Out of an Affordable Care Act Provision
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), commonly referred to as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or Health Care Reform Law, has been and continues to be the target of much debate since the federal statute was signed into law by President Barack Obama on March 23, 2010. Most recently, for-profit corporations with religious… Continue Reading
Goodwill: Good for jobs, good for business and good for Joy!
Joy Boitnott Tonight, Collins & Lacy will be a sponsor for the 5th Annual Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina Champions Tribute dinner. This is an organization that I am very passionate about. Goodwill is a company everyone can get behind because it supports employment, businesses and, yes, even fashion (just check out its Facebook… Continue Reading
EEOC Background Check Lawsuits are Wake-up Call for Employers
Employers and employment attorneys have had a growing awareness of the disfavor and danger with which background checks are viewed. They can be a mine field for potential claims. Take a close look at this South Carolina Lawyers Weeklyarticle about two pending suits and beware. As always, contact us if you have any questions on… Continue Reading
Top Ten Employer Mistakes made too Often
This article was originally posted June 14, 2013 by Nicole Curtis on the Columbia Chamber Blog. By Charles L. Appleby, IV In honor of Small Business Week, Collins & Lacy attorneys teamed up with the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce to talk to small business owners in the community. I chose to speak about Employment Law, Social… Continue Reading
New I-9 Form takes effect in less than a week. Are you ready?
In less than a week, employers are required to use the new I-9 Form to verify the identity and employment authorization of each employee hired in the United States. The revised I-9 Form takes effect May 8, 2013. Employers could face up to $1,100 per violation if they fail to meet the rules. The U.S. Citizenship and… Continue Reading
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