The wait continues. Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program has been delayed—again—pushing back the date when employers must start collecting and remitting contributions. Originally expected to launch in 2023 with benefits…
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On June 5, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark 9–0 decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, reinforcing that Title VII protections apply equally to all employees—regardless of their demographic background. Justice Keta…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Baltimore MD – May 2, 2025 – Luchansky Law is pleased to announce the addition of AJ Esral and Alan M. Glickman to the Luchansky Law team. AJ Esral joined Luchansky Law as an associate in 2024. A graduate of the Univ…
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In February 2025, the Maryland Department of Labor (MD Labor) proposed extending the implementation timeline for the state’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. This adjustment aims to provide employers and workers additional ti…
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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has recently announced several changes under the leadership of Acting Chair Andrea Lucas. These actions are part of an effort to refocus the agency’s mission on protecting women from sexua…
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The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently published its final rule (89 FR 1638) addressing how to determine whether a worker is classified as an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). This rule…
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LThe Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993 grants eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave annually for specific family and medical reasons. While FMLA leave is typically unpaid, employees may choose—or employers may r…
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The injunction comes in response to legal challenges raised by business groups, which argued that the CTA’s requirements posed undue burdens on small businesses. While this ruling provides temporary relief, it is important to note that it is a prel…
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TrueStart Transport LLC, a Maugansville-based freight and heavy-haul trucking provider, has been ordered by the U.S. Department of Labor to pay $46,094 in back wages and damages to an employee wrongfully terminated for refusing to drive an oversized…
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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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