Practice Areas

Employment Policy Consulting

From a comprehensive overview of all employment policies to documents unique to the needs of education systems, Morton & Gettys serves school districts, private schools, charter schools and colleges in a wide variety of ways.

Creating solid policies and procedures can help prevent many problems from cropping up. Our employment lawyers can review your existing polices, make sure they comply with the latest laws and rulings and recommend any needed changes. We also can offer advice on the issues of the day, from mask requirements to quarantine policies.

Our team includes a South Carolina Supreme Court certified specialist in employment and labor law. She, as well as our other attorneys, will examine your policies for compliance with a range of employment and education laws, including:

• The Americans with Disabilities Act
• The Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
• The Family and Medical Leave Act
• The Fair Labor Standards Act
• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
• HIPAA
• Social media policies
• Immunization policies

Morton & Gettys employment lawyers also are available to advise education organizations on day-to-day issues, guiding them toward solutions for any issues that emerge. Should the need arise, our skilled litigators stand ready to defend companies in court as well.