Labor And Employment Law
What to Do if Someone Sues You
It can feel like a nightmare. You walk into work or arrive home and find out that someone is suing…
Read MoreMarijuana and The Workplace
Marijuana and work were two words that were mutually exclusive for many years. Today, times are different. Maryland, D.C., and…
Read MoreBreaking: Maryland General Assembly Overrides Hogan Veto of $15 Minimum Wage
Maryland’s minimum wage is going up. On March 28, Maryland’s General Assembly overrode the veto of Governor Larry Hogan, making…
Read MoreBest Practices for Drafting Severance Agreements
As published by Bloomberg Law Employers often quickly draft or piece together severance agreements at the last minute, days before…
Read MorePregnancy Accommodations Law In Delaware
Under the Delaware Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act, employers must provide reasonable accommodations to female employees related to pregnancy, childbirth, or…
Read MoreAvoiding the Pitfalls of Personality Testing When Hiring and Promoting Employees
Employers that use personality tests and other selection procedures to make hiring and promotion decisions face potential claims that their…
Read MoreMaryland’s Proposed $15 Minimum Wage Increase Looks Likely to Pass, with Amendments
Following recent developments in the Maryland General Assembly, a bill that would increase the state’s minimum wage to $15 per…
Read MoreMonths Into 2019, Even More Jurisdictions Are Banning Salary History Disclosures
“How much did you make at your previous job?” In an increasing number of states, that question is no longer…
Read MoreTips for Addressing Employee Illness and Disability
The Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) of 1990, Virginians with Disabilities Act (“VDA”), and Virginia Human Rights Act (“VHRA”) place…
Read MoreLactation Break Laws on the Rise
Passage of lactation laws is a national trend among states and municipalities. In general, the laws provide that employers will…
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