A recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit highlights a key issue in the employment law space: the importance of engaging in a meaningful, interactive process when employees request accommodations for disabiliti…
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Employers across the country are increasingly faced with the question of whether they must seek additional medical opinions when challenging a doctor’s certification under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). A recent ruling by the 9th U.S.…
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Maryland Wage Range Transparency Act: What Employers Need to Know and Do Now By Luchansky Law Maryland’s Wage Range Transparency Act took effect on October 1, 2024, expanding the state’s Equal Pay for Equal Work law. This law mandates employers t…
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The Biden-Harris Administration recently announced a proposed rule to protect indoor and outdoor workers from the dangers of extreme heat. This significant step, spearheaded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Admin…
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The recent Supreme Court decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine marks a pivotal shift in administrative law. It significantly impacts federal regulatory power and creates many new opportunities for small business owners. Background: Chevron Doctri…
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As advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) revolutionize the workplace, it’s crucial for employers to understand the legal and ethical implications. Here’s a guide to some of the key AI-related issues you should be aware of to ensure complia…
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The U.S. Supreme Court is about to rule on a critical issue regarding the evidentiary standard employers must meet to classify employees as exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) overtime requirements. The Fair Labor Standards Act (F…
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In this article, we’ll discuss trade secrets and how you can legally protect them. We’ll provide tips to help you recognize, guard, and make the most of these critical components of intellectual property. What are trade secrets? Trade secrets…
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Our clients recognize how important it is to write up employees when situations call for it. Yet, most companies struggle terribly with getting supervisors actually to fill out a disciplinary form when a problem arises with an employee. Why is that?…
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On September 9, 2021, President Biden directed the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to develop a rule to increase the number of workers who have received a COVID-19 vaccination. Consistent with that direction, OSHA developed an Em…
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