Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) - Who Is Exempt?

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Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) - Keeping Accurate Records

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Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) - Who Gets Overtime?

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Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) - Defining Terms

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Are Mental Injuries Compensable under the Workers’ Compensation Act?

The compensability of work-related mental disabilities unaccompanied by physical illness has been a controversial topic in workers’ compensation law. Workers’ compensation claims based on mental injuries caused by mental stimuli have been coi… Read More
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Classification Ramifications: Independent Contractor vs. Employee

Employers must be aware of the rapidly changing body of law on the misclassification of workers. Classification of workers as independent contractors rather than employees is covered by a wide range of federal and state laws. Making the wrong decisio… Read More
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Personal Liability of Business Owners for Unpaid Wages

Maryland courts are increasing their application of the law of personal liability to business owners in certain cases. Business owners need to be aware of this trend and, rather than seek to insulate themselves from decisions regarding employee compe… Read More
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To Avoid Liability for Discriminatory Discharge, Employers Must Keep Their Story Straight.

In an increasingly litigious world, employers must be extremely careful to avoid creating potential liability for themselves where none otherwise would exist. One common mistake that employers make when discharging an employee is that different manag… Read More
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Religious Employment Discrimination

Employers and employees alike may suffer severe misunderstandings about employment discrimination law. The recent Supreme Court case of E.E.O.C. v. Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, Inc., 135 S. Ct. 2028, 2031, 192 L. Ed. 2d 35 (2015), pinpoints one su… Read More
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Maryland Personnel Appeals

One of the benefits of being a high level State employee is job security. Employees in the State Personnel Management System within the Executive Branch may not be fired without just cause – and if these employees are fired, they are granted appeal… Read More
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