Posts by Sarah Sawyer, Esq.
Are you National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) compliant?
In 1935, Congress enacted the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) intending to protect workers from harmful labor practices and encourage…
Read MoreWhat to Ask a Lawyer When Starting a Business
(Note: to navigate through the video, click on the YouTube button on the bottom right of the video to open…
Read MoreSaying Goodbye to Maryland’s Mask Mandate: Now what?
On Friday, May 14, 2021, Governor Hogan announced changes to Maryland’s mask mandate, which took effect on Saturday, May 15,…
Read MoreWorkplace Discrimination and Harassment Outside the Office
The breakdown of a concrete workplace where worker interaction was somewhat limited to the office during work hours has led…
Read MoreAll of My Employees are Vaccinated. Can We Ditch the Masks? Not yet.
Over the last three months, many employers, including large employers like Aldi, Amtrak, Instacart, McDonald’s, and Target, have been hard…
Read MoreNow Hiring: Getting Back to Work Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
For much of 2020, my conversations with employers were around layoffs, furloughs, and terminations. With the uncertainty of the pandemic,…
Read MoreHandbooks: Friend or Foe of the Business Owner?
Often, my initial contact with clients results from something going wrong or an issue with an employee. As part of…
Read MoreHas FFCRA Leave Paved the Way for National Paid Leave?
Congress Reintroduces Paid Leave Legislation on the FMLA’s 28th Anniversary On February 5, 2021, Democrats in Congress submitted companion legislation…
Read MoreMan’s Best Friend…and Office Mate?
Risks and rewards of pet policies from an employment attorney and a personal injury attorney. Author: Sarah Sawyer in collaboration…
Read MoreImplementing a new bonus program this year? There may be legal consequences you aren’t aware of.
Bonuses are a great way to incentivize employees throughout the year. However, depending on the type of bonus and how…
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