Jessica Fisher has a blended practice of both employment litigation and proactive, preventive advice in many areas of labor & employment law, including anti-discrimination laws (e.g., Title VII and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act), federal and state background check laws (including the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act and the various mini-FCRAs), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). She assists clients of all sizes and in a variety of industries – from a manufacturer with 30,000 employees to a service provider of 10 employees.
Jessica is a graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law, where she served as Associate Editor in Chief of the South Carolina Law Review, was a member of the Order of the Coif and the Order of the Wig and Robe, and was the recipient of the Bronze Compleat Lawyer Award in 2009 (the highest award given to a student by the University of South Carolina School of Law). Jessica earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, magna cum laude, from Furman University, where she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
Experience
Jessica represents management in all aspects of employment law, including employee relations, preventive employment advice, and federal and state litigation involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge, noncompetition covenants, and breach of employment agreements. Jessica's recent work includes:
- Successfully representing clients before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, from the filing of the charge of discrimination, to the ensuing investigation, and through issuance of right-to-sue;
- Litigating claims arising under federal anti-discrimination statutes and state laws; and
- Advising corporations in connection with background check issues, including the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act and related state mini-FCRAs.
Jessica provides engaging, effective training and real-world advice to in-house counsel, human resources professionals, and managers and supervisors on best practices for compliance with anti-discrimination laws, federal and state background check laws (including the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act and the various state mini-FCRAs), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
South Carolina
U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina
Professional Activities
- American Bar Association
- South Carolina Bar Association
- Greenville County Bar Association
- National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS)
- Client Webinar - "Screening Practices Under Attack: How to Avoid Hiring An Axe Murderer While Not Becoming Big Brother" - March 13, 2012
- 2012 Human Resources Law Update - "Workplace Harassment: New Horizons" - Greenville - February 28, 2012
- Client Seminar - "Year in Review: All the Labor and Employment Developments You Need to Know" - Captiva Island - February 8, 2012 - February 10, 2012
- Client Webinar - "New NLRB Poster: Is Your Company Prepared?" - December 7, 2011
- Client Webinar - "NLRA Posting Requirements" - November 16, 2011
- Client Webinar - "Pre-Employment Background Screening: Legal Pitfalls; Crafting Policies to Comply with Title VII, Fair Credit Reporting Acts and State Laws" - August 23, 2011
- Client Webinar - "Background Checks and Drug Testing in the 2010's" - July 20, 2011
- Private Client Training - "Anti-Harassment Training" - Greenville - July 12, 2011 - July 21, 2011
- Private Client Seminar - "Family and Medical Leave Act: 2011 Update" - Spartanburg - May 25, 2011
- Workplace Law Series - "ADAAA: I'm Disabled, You're Disabled, We're All Disabled" - Greenville - May 3, 2011
- Certificate in Employee Relations Law Series - "Harassment: It's Not Just About Sex Anymore" - Greenville - April 19, 2011
- 2011 Human Resources Law Update - "ADAAA: If You're Not Worried, You Don't Understand" - Greenville - March 8, 2011
- Private Client Seminar - "At Our Workplace, It's All About Respect" - Greenville - February 27, 2011
- American Foundry Society, Labor Relations & Human Resources Conference - "Legislative Update: Federal Laws, Regulations, and Court Cases You Need to Know About" - Naples - February 11, 2011
- Certificate in Employee Relations Law - "Did I Hire An Axe Murderer? Reference Checks" - Greenville - December 14, 2010
In The News
- 2011 - South Carolina Bar (contributing author) - "Labor and Employment Law for South Carolina Lawyers"
- 2011 - South Carolina Bar (contributing author) - "A Guide To South Carolina Employment Law For Small Firms And Solo Practitioners"