Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Employment Law Attorneys in Columbia, SC
Bettis Law Group has served as a trusted legal partner for employers in South Carolina since 1968. Our firm specializes in labor and employment law, offering comprehensive counsel to help businesses navigate complex federal and state regulations. With decades of collective experience, we provide strategic guidance on wage and hour compliance, harassment and discrimination defense, labor-management relations, and immigration matters. Our team includes five South Carolina Supreme Court-certified specialists in employment law, ensuring clients receive expert-level representation. We prioritize practical solutions that balance legal compliance with operational efficiency, serving clients ranging from small businesses to large corporations and government entities. Our commitment to excellence has earned recognition in U.S.News - Best Lawyers, Chambers USA, and Martindale-Hubbell. We maintain a proactive approach to risk mitigation through policy development, employee handbook creation, and internal investigations. Our attorneys regularly represent clients before the National Labor Relations Board and in state and federal courts across South Carolina. By focusing exclusively on employer-side representation, we deliver tailored legal strategies that protect business interests while fostering workplace stability. This dedicated focus has established us as one of the oldest and most respected employment law firms in the region.
Services
Employment Law
Wage & Hour Disputes
Harassment Defense
Labor Relations
Immigration Services
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- We have maintained an exclusive focus on employer-side representation since 1968
- Five attorneys certified as specialists in employment law by the South Carolina Supreme Court
- Proven track record handling hundreds of labor-management relations matters
- Recognized in national legal directories for excellence in employment law
- Offer practical compliance solutions tailored to South Carolina business needs
Associations and certifications
- U.S. News - Best Lawyers
- Chambers USA
- Martindale-Hubbell
Services
Employment Law
Our employment law practice helps businesses maintain compliance with evolving federal and state regulations. We develop customized policies, conduct internal investigations, and provide training to prevent workplace disputes. Our attorneys assist with employee handbooks, disciplinary actions, and accommodation requests while representing clients in discrimination and harassment cases.
Wage & Hour Disputes
We defend employers against wage and hour claims involving overtime, minimum wage, and employee classification issues. Our services include audit preparation, misclassification defense, and representation in government investigations. We help businesses implement compliant pay practices to minimize litigation risks across retail, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors.
Labor Relations
Our labor relations team handles collective bargaining, union organizing efforts, and NLRB proceedings. We provide strategic guidance on maintaining union-free environments and represent clients during strikes or contract negotiations. Services include labor arbitration, grievance resolution, and compliance with the National Labor Relations Act.
Harassment Defense
We defend employers against harassment allegations including sexual, racial, and religious discrimination claims. Our approach combines preventive counseling with aggressive litigation when necessary. Attorneys conduct thorough investigations, develop defense strategies, and represent clients before the EEOC and state human rights commissions.
Immigration Services
Our immigration practice assists employers with work visa applications and compliance. We handle EB-1, L-1, H-1B, and E-2 visas, along with PERM labor certifications. Services include representing educational institutions, religious organizations, and multinational corporations in employment-based immigration matters across South Carolina.
Questions
Do you represent employees in labor disputes?
No, we exclusively represent employers and management in labor and employment matters.
What areas of South Carolina do you serve?
We provide legal services statewide, with office locations in Columbia.
Can you help with federal employment law compliance?
Yes, our attorneys handle federal labor law compliance including OSHA, FMLA, and ADA regulations.
Do you handle workplace discrimination lawsuits?
Yes, we defend employers against discrimination claims in state and federal courts.
Can you assist with employee handbook creation?
Yes, we develop customized employee handbooks that align with current labor laws.
