Jonathan C. Eggert

Specialization

Services

• Immigration
• Labor & Employment

Industries

• Manufacturing
• Health Care

About Jon's Practice

Jonathan Eggert has experience assisting and advising clients on business immigration and labor and employment issues in a wide range of industries, including higher education, healthcare, hospitality, and manufacturing.

His experience includes assisting domestic and foreign businesses in immigration matters before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, the U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. Consulates and Embassies, and other Federal and State agencies. He has also assisted clients in litigation matters in areas including the FLSA, ADA, FMLA, and Title VII.

Prior to joining Burr Forman McNair, Jonathan worked as a senior staff attorney for the South Carolina Court of Appeals. He also served as a law clerk to the Honorable Paula H. Thomas of the South Carolina Court of Appeals.

Education

• J.D., cum laude, Charleston School of Law (2011)
• B.A., cum laude, University of South Carolina (2007)

Major Publications & Speaking Engagements

• Editor, South Carolina Employment Law Letter
• Contributing Editor, Midsouth Employment Law Letter
• Quoted, "DOL's Rule Delay Called Good News for Employers of Foreign Workers," HR Daily Advisors, May 18, 2021
• Co-Author, "Top 5 immigration predictions under Biden presidency," South Carolina Employment Law Letter, April 2021, and HR Daily Advisor, February 15, 2021
• Quoted, "Supreme Court Ruling Called Win for DACA Recipients and Employers," HR Daily Advisor, June 18, 2020
• Quoted, "Employer Community Sees Downsides to Coronavirus Order Limiting Immigration," HR Daily Advisor, April 22, 2020
• The Business Visitor in the Current Immigration World
• It’s H-1B Season: Employers Get Ready for April 1, 2017 Deadline
• New DHS Rule Extends H-1B Cap Exemptions
• New Form I-9: What Does This Mean for Employers
• Waiving Home Residency Requirements for Qualified Foreign Physicians

Professional Recognition

CALI Award - Constitutional Law II, Charleston School of Law

Admitted to Practice

U.S. District Court – South Carolina