Lawyers as Employers: A Guide to SC Employment Law for Small Firms & Solo Practitioners, 2nd Edition Out of Stock

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Lawyers as Employers: A Guide to South Carolina Employment Law for Small Firms
and Solo Practitioners

Second Edition

Editors: Cherie W. Blackburn and Jennifer K. McCarty

Contributing Authors: Sheila M. Abron, Julius W. “Jay” Babb, IV, Tammy Besherse, Meredith Cooper Brown, M. Malissa Burnette, Sarah J.M. Cox, Lydia Robins Hendrix,
Grant Burnette LeFever, Phillips L. McWilliams, Brian E. Sopp, Ashley C. Story,
Dana M. Thye, J. Hagood Tighe, and Kesha L. Wilson

© 2025

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Are you a solo practitioner or small law firm owner in South Carolina juggling employment issues without the support of an HR department? The constant balancing act of practicing law and managing personnel can lead to costly and time-consuming legal missteps. This book can help.

Written specifically for smaller legal workplaces, this 14-chapter, 220-page guide cuts through the noise, leaving out information relevant only to larger firms. Its straightforward approach empowers you and your administrative team to confidently handle all employee-related matters, ensuring compliance and protecting your firm.

Inside, you'll find clear, concise guidance on:

• Understanding Wages, Hours, and Overtime regulations
• Categorizing an individual as an Independent Contractor or Employee
• Crafting and implementing effective Employee Handbooks
• Navigating Unemployment Claims and Workers’ Compensation in SC
• Preventing Illegal Discrimination and Workplace Harassment
• Complying with Federal and SC Immigration Requirements
• And much more

Equip your firm with the knowledge to manage personnel with confidence and avoid legal pitfalls.

View the full Table of Contents here.

Summary of Contents:

• Wages, Hours, and Overtime
• Use of Independent Contractors
• Garnishments
• Employee Handbooks
• Drug Testing in the Workplace
• Unemployment Claims in South Carolina
• Illegal Employment Discrimination
• Workplace Harassment
• Disability Discrimination
• Posting and Record-Keeping Requirements
• South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Law
• Federal and South Carolina Immigration Requirements
• Employment Torts
• Miscellaneous South Carolina Employment Laws  

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