Barron v. Labor Finders of SC

We granted certiorari to review the Court of Appeals’ decision in Barron v. Labor Finders of South Carolina, 384 S.C. 21, 682 S.E.2d 271 (Ct.App.2009). We affirm as modified.

FACTS

A. Employment History

Petitioner began working for respondent in respondent’s Charleston office around 1990. During petitioner’s employment, respondent planned to open a second office location in the Charleston area and informed petitioner she would be promoted to regional sales manager for both Charleston locations. In 2004, petitioner signed an agreement acknowledging her status as an at-will employee and setting…