Navigating the DOL New Overtime Rule
On January 1, 2020, a new U.S. Department of Labor final rule will extend overtime pay thresholds. The rule raises the standard salary level from
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Sep 27
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Employer’s Toolbox
Maryland’s Non-Compete Ban
On May 25, 2019, Maryland enacted Senate Bill 328, “Labor & Employment – Non-compete and Conflict of Interest Clauses”. The bill essentially prohibits employers from
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Jun 21
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The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights – The Basics
The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (“MCCR”) enforces Maryland’s employment law that guarantees equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, sex,
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Feb 26
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The Test for Classifying Workers as Independent Contractors Just “Evolved” Backward
One of the most confusing areas of labor and employment law is the decision regarding whether a worker may be classified as an independent
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Jan 27
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Case Analysis: Defamation
Our firm receives many inquiries regarding potential defamation claims. A recent case in the United States District Court of Maryland provided a thorough analysis for
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Dec 23
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MY DAUGHTER IS A HERO
I am proud of the work I do as an employment lawyer. People care deeply about their jobs. Business owners invest their time, sweat,
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Dec 17
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What Makes an Employment Termination a “Wrongful Termination”?
There is a lot of confusion about when and why employers are allowed to fire their employees. From the employee’s side, most employees believe
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Nov 15
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Employees are Discovering a New Secret Weapon Against Employers: Concerted Activity
Almost every employee who ever has been fired believes he or she has been wrongfully terminated. The good news for most employers is that
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Oct 19
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The 411 on Overtime Pay
In the past two years, employees have recovered an estimated $1.2 billion from filing claims against their employers for unpaid wages. Claims for overtime
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Oct 10
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Federal Court Denies Plaintiffs’ Motion to Equitably Toll Statute of Limitations in FLSA Claim
In Dolphus v. Servis One, Inc., No. GLR-16-1075, 2018 BL 277246 (D. Md. Aug. 02, 2018), Plaintiffs filed suit against Servis One, Inc. D/B/A BSI Financial
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Aug 20
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