Labor and Employment

Eleventh Circuit Joins Third, Seventh, and Ninth Circuits in Ruling That USERRA Requires Paid Military Leave When Employer Provides Paid Leave For “Comparable” Absences

Change to Maryland’s Cannabis Laws Raises Questions for Employers

An Early Report on How The Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Admissions Policies Decision Is Impacting The Private Sector

Supreme Court Toughens Standard In Religious Accommodation Cases

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What Employers Should Know

State Tax and Withholding Consequences of Remote Work

Mitigating Risk and Establishing Expectations through Remote Work Agreements

Data Privacy and Security in the Remote Work Era

Insurance Considerations for Employers with Remote/Hybrid Employees

Time To Consider A Remote Work Mini-Handbook?

American Rescue Plan Act: Voluntary vs. Required Provisions

Standard Lessened for Actionable Claims of Harassment in Montgomery County

Virginia’s Legislative Update Affecting Employers

D.C. Bans Non-Compete Agreements

Time to Vote: The Employer Obligation (MD, DE, D.C., VA, PA)

Let’s Talk Politics - Suppression of Speech in the Workplace

Employer Alert: Two New Laws in Baltimore City

Virginia’s Prohibition on Non-Compete Covenants for Low-Wage Employees

The Values Act Adds Teeth to the Virginia Human Rights Act

New Whistleblower Protection in Virginia

New Maryland Employment Laws That Took Effect July 1, 2020

New Virginia Laws on Worker Misclassification: Employee vs. Independent Contractor

Amended Virginia Wage Payment Act

Adopting Anti-Harassment Policies and Conduct Training at the Board of Directors Level

The Leading Role a Director’s Fiduciary Duty Plays in Minimizing D&O Claims

Don’t Fall For the Trap

Board Members with Boundary Issues – A Significant Risk to the Organization

’Tis the Season! Celebrating the Holidays in a #MeToo Era

The Impact of #MeToo is Deeper Than You Think?

Sexual Harassment in the #MeToo Era and Minimizing Risk

How Simple is that Simple Retirement Plan, Really?

Social Media & Employment Law

Hat Fight: NLRB Ruling Against Company Hat Policy Rejected by D.C. Circuit

Check Your Policies - They May be Unlawful

Proposed Legislation in Maryland Regarding the Definition of Supervisors

Applicants' Criminal Histories May Soon Be Off Limits in Initial Interviews in Montgomery County and District of Columbia

The "Unpaid" Intern

The Americans with Disabilities Act: A Brief Overview of What Employers Should Know

Employer Liability for Harassment of Employees by Strangers

Affordable Care Act Requirements for Employers: Although Mandate Delayed, Action Still Required

Maryland Legislature Creates New Procedure for Employees Pursuing Wage Claims

Senate Breaks NLRB Logjam

D.C. Circuit Nixes NLRB Posting Requirement

Employers Now Required to Use Revised Form I-9 When Verifying Employment Eligibility

End of Maryland Legislative Session Brings New Law Addressing Employers' Obligation to Pregnant Employees

Court Order Indefinitely Delays Implementation of NLRB Notice Posting Requirement

Maryland Legislature Passes Bill Prohibiting Employers from Requesting Social Media Passwords

Fourth Circuit Holds That Internal FLSA Compliant Can Support Retaliation Claim

Are Your Employees Misclassified?

NLRB Adopts Final Rule Implementing Some, But Not All, Proposed Regulations

NLRB Again Delays Effective Date of Notice Posting Requirement

Court Addresses Interplay Between FMLA and ADA Obligations

NLRB Issues Final Rule Requiring Employers to Post Workplace Notice of Employee Rights

New Credit Check Restrictions for Maryland Employers Take Effect October 1st

Maryland Court of Appeals Clarifies Scope of Wrongful Discharge Tort

Social Media in the Workplace: Part 2

Attention Employers with DC Employees: Final Regulations for Accrued Sick and Save Leave Act Issued

IN BRIEF: NLRB Upholds Union's Right To "Banner"

Social Media in the Workplace: Part 1

Department of Labor Broadly Interprets "Son or Daughter" For Purposes of FMLA Leave

Supreme Court Ruling Against NLRB Results in Remand of Almost 100 NLRB Decisions

COBRA Health Continuation Coverage Subsidy Extension: Frequently Asked Questions

The EEOC Issues Its Long-Awaited Proposed ADAAA Regulations

When is the Boss Personally Liable for a Company's Failure to Pay Proper Wages?

The District Court Dismisses ADA Claim

EEOC Provides Employer Guidance to Deal With H1N1 Flu Virus and Other Pandemic Concerns

Imposing Pay Cuts on Your Exempt Employees -- Be Very Careful or the Cost-cutting Measure Can Cost You Big Time

Legislative Update

Poorly-drafted Severance Agreements Can Cost You More Than You Expect

Fourth Circuit Closes Out Bank Officer's Account

Think Before You Type

On-Call Policies: How to Use Them Correctly & Reduce Labor Costs

Economic Stimulus Act -- Impact on COBRA Health Continuation Coverage: Frequently Asked Questions

The Supreme Court Expands Employees' Rights: Broadening the scope of relief for older workers and those who allege retaliation

Maryland's Flexible Leave Act: Time to Update Your Employee Handbooks

Is Expansion Of The Americans With Disabilities Act On The Horizon?

Payout Of Accrued But Unused Leave At Termination: The Rules Change -- Yet Again!

Significant Changes in Employment Eligibility Procedures

Attorneys' Fees Awarded Under Maryland's Wage, Payment And Collection Law

Amendments to the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002

EEOC Reports Sharp Rise in Job Bias Charges

DLLR Changes Policy Regarding Payout of Accrued But Unused Leave

Dramatic Changes In the Enforcement Of State Discrimination Claims

Maryland's new Living Wage Law -- 15 Things You Need to Know

Extended FMLA Benefits for Military Families

Background Checks and Mistaken Identity

DOL Publishes Final Rule on Labor Certifications

Supreme Court Issues Pay Discrimination Decision

Recent Legislative Developments in Maryland

The Revised 2007 EEO-1 Form: New Racial Designations and Job Categories

Supreme Court to Review "Cat's Paw" Case

Restrictive Covenants: Sometimes They're Not Worth the Pater They're Printed On!

What! Me Worry?? I Have Insurance to Cover that Claim!!

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Blind Employees and Vision Impairments Obtaining Medical Information Confidentiality Rules

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) DOL Offers Guidance on Defining "Volunteers"

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Worker Walking Relating to Donning, Doffing Safety Gear Is Compensable, Justice Rules

EEO - Age Discrimination