Labor And Employment Law
Lactation Breaks At Work and the Law
Let’s talk briefly about lactation break policies. Passage of lactation laws is a national trend among states and municipalities. In general, the laws provide that employers will provide a reasonable amount of break time to accommodate a female employee’s need to express breast milk for the employee’s infant child up to a certain age.
Read MoreMaryland’s Minimum Wage Is Poised to Increase — Is Your Business Ready?
If your business has employees in Maryland, get ready to start issuing pay raises. The Maryland General Assembly is currently considering a bill that would steadily increase the state’s minimum wage by approximately 50% in four years. Maryland’s current minimum wage is $10.10 per hour, $2.85 higher than the federal minimum established by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Read MorePA Superior Court Reinforces Common Law Restrictions on Competitive Employee Conduct
Co-authored by: Zach Glaser
When it comes to employee mobility, a common misconception is that an employee who has not entered into a restrictive covenant, e.g., a non-compete and/or non-solicitation agreement, is free to act in direct competition with its current employer without any repercussions.
Read MoreWord to the Wise: Non-Compete Law Is Changing Nationwide
The last several years have witnessed significant shifts nationwide with respect to the ability of employers to restrict the mobility of employees. Federal non-compete reform efforts began in 2015 with the Mobility and Opportunity for Vulnerable Employees (or MOVE) Act.
Read MoreSuing Because of The Shutdown
The federal government’s shutdown is now the longest in history – spanning almost one month. Many federal government employees have…
Read MoreWhat’s in a Job Title? FedEx Case Illustrates Consequences of Misclassifying Workers
FedEx recently settled a lawsuit with the state of New York for misclassifying package delivery drivers as “independent contractors” rather…
Read MoreVirginia’s New Rent With Reservation Law Simplifies the Process for Landlords—But Likely Raises the Standard for Compliance
A late rent payment does not necessarily protect a tenant who has breached a lease from losing their home. In…
Read MoreThanks to the 2018 Midterms, Your State May Soon Ban Salary History Disclosures Infographic
Over the past few years, a number of states have been debating whether employers should be allowed to ask potential…
Read MorePaid Sick Leave: Navigating a Web of State and Local Laws
Katherine Batista Published in The Legal Intelligencer As Published in The Legal Intelligencer An employee calls out of work because of…
Read MoreThe Coffee Showdown: Baristas’ Lawsuit Demonstrates Sensitivity Around Taxing Employees’ Tips
Starbucks, one of the nation’s top coffee retailers, is currently being sued by several baristas for allegedly improperly withholding pooled…
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