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HSB Webinar Announcement: Employment-Based Immigration Updates & ICE Enforcement Readiness
February 12, 2026
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On February 26, Joseph Dickey and Garrett Steck provided a timely and practical webinar on the latest developments in employment-based immigration and what employers need to know about ICE worksite enforcement. As immigration policy and enforcement priorities continue to evolve, HR leaders face increasing compliance pressure and operational risk.
Joseph D. Dickey, Jr. Named 2026 Best Lawyers® ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for Employment Law - Individuals in Columbia
February 12, 2026
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers has named shareholder Joseph D. Dickey, Jr. "Lawyer of the Year" for Employment Law – Individuals in Columbia, South Carolina, for 2026.HSB Webinar Announcement: Key Employment Law Developments Employers Should Know for 2026
January 15, 2026
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What's on the horizon for employers in 2026? On January 29, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Katie Busbee and Dennard Small gave a legal and regulatory preview for our first employment law webinar of the new year.
ADA Accommodations Are Forward-Looking: Key Lessons for HR from a Recent Ohio Federal Court Decision
December 22, 2025
A federal district court in Ohio issued an instructive opinion for employers on accommodations and employers’ obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on December 9, 2025, addressing the application of an accommodation request to excuse past disciplinary documentation.Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Expands in Raleigh with Addition of New Attorneys and Office Relocation
December 18, 2025
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce the expansion of its Raleigh office, effective January 1, 2026, with the addition of six attorneys to support the firm’s continued growth in the region.Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Recognized in 2026 ‘Best Law Firms’ by Best Lawyers®
November 14, 2025
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. has been named a top-tier firm by Best Lawyers® in its 2026 “Best Law Firms” rankings for the 17th consecutive year.2025’s Turning Point: What HR Leaders Can Learn from the EEOC and the Big Beautiful Bill
November 12, 2025
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has been unusually active in recent months, issuing significant opinions on religious accommodations and clarifying its enforcement stance on transgender discrimination. At the same time, Congress’s Big Beautiful Bill (BBB), enacted July 4, 2025, is reshaping wage law with new tax treatment of tips and overtime. Together, these developments carry real implications for employers, from policy updates to payroll adjustments.HSB Webinar Announcement: Understanding Employee Free Speech Rights in the Modern Workplace
November 11, 2025
Click here to view a recording of this complimentary webinar hosted by HSB's Employment Law team.On November 20, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Joseph Dickey provided a timely examination of workplace free speech. Recent high-profile incidents have brought the intersection of employee speech, social media and workplace policies into the spotlight. These cases have highlighted gaps in employers' understanding of free speech protections and have raised questions for companies navigating an increasingly complex legal landscape. This session clarifies the legal framework, examines recent cases and reviews best practices to protect both employee rights and organizational interests.
Chris Gantt-Sorenson Named to South Carolina Lawyers Weekly 2025 Employment Law Power List
November 06, 2025
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., is pleased to announce that Greenville shareholder Chris Gantt-Sorenson was named to the South Carolina Lawyers Weekly 2025 Employment Law Power List. Statewide, 11 attorneys were recognized.The Death of the FTC’s Non-Compete Rule—And the Birth of a New Enforcement Era
September 11, 2025
On September 5, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voluntarily dismissed its appeals of decisions issued by federal courts in Texas and Florida that the FTC’s 2023 proposed rule banning most non-competes was invalid. With this dismissal, the FTC’s 2023 proposed rule banning most non-competes is dead.