William H Foster III

Discrimination and Harassment; Unfair Competition and Trade Secrets; Occupational Safety and Health; HR Advice and Counsel; Wage and Hour; Whistleblowing, Compliance and Investigations; Leave and Accommodation

William H. Foster focuses his practice on issues of employment law, human resources, employee benefits and immigration on a local, regional and national basis. He advises and defends employers in employment-related matters, including:

Discrimination and retaliation under federal and state equal employment opportunity laws

State common law wrongful discharge

Non-compete and trade secrets agreements and related litigation

Employee benefits litigation under ERISA

Immigration compliance

Contract disputes

Corporate investigations and risk management

Allegations of sexual abuse

Bill's extensive experience includes numerous employment law and employee benefits class actions. He has defended clients in jury and non-jury cases in state and federal courts in South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia.

Prior to joining Littler, Bill led the employment practice of a large South Carolina firm. After law school, Bill clerked for the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina.

Bill is a frequent lecturer for both industry and legal forums.