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45 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Attorneys Named 2022 “Legal Elite”
August 03, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that 45 of our attorneys have been named 2022 “Legal Elite” by Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly and Charleston Business Magazine.Unionization in SC by the Numbers
August 01, 2022
By: Paul Clowes, 2022 Summer Law Clerk and Chris Gantt-SorensonAI Used in Hiring May Discriminate Against Applicants with Disabilities; EEOC and DOJ Issue Guidance for Employers
June 27, 2022
Many employers use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to reduce bias in hiring, yet studies indicate some AI is discriminating on the basis of disability. The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) have determined employers using AI in the hiring process may be discriminating against disabled applicants and employees. On May 12, 2022, the DOJ and EEOC issued technical guidance to employers on the use of AI and the steps employers should take to prevent discrimination.Five Steps Employers Can Take to Create a More Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Workplace
April 26, 2022
Having a diverse hiring strategy is an essential piece of the puzzle, but it's not the only piece. Not only is it important to focus on bringing in diverse talent, but it's two-fold. Employers must also equip current employees with the skills necessary for success in their roles, while fostering a culture of equity and inclusion.
HSB Employment Law DEI Webinar Series - Women in the Workplace, Discussing Leadership Roles, the Pandemic’s Impact and More
March 01, 2022
We are excited to announce a special treat for our March webinar scheduled for Women’s History Month. Nationally recognized DEI speaker April Simpkins, CHRO with Totalhr, and Brandi Parrish Ellison, Senior Director of Policy and Programs with WREN, will join Chris Gantt-Sorenson to discuss Women in the Workplace, including the impact on working women during the pandemic. April, Brandi and Chris will explore:HSB Kicks off Part Two of DEI Webinar Series This Month
February 14, 2022
Join us for part two of HSB's DEI Webinar Series, where we’ll be joined by DEI leaders to discuss race, gender, national origin and LGBTQ+ equity and inclusion in the workplace.Update on the Status of OSHA's Vaccine Mandate
November 16, 2021
As of today, OSHA announced that it “has suspended activities related to the implementation and enforcement of the ETS [Emergency Temporary Standard] pending future developments in the litigation.” A link to the announcement can be found here. The announcement came in response to the decision from the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ordering OSHA to essentially stand down for the time being.