Labor And Employment Law
Contributions to the D.C. Paid Family Leave Fund begin July 1, 2019
Pursuant to the Universal Paid Leave Amendment Act of 2016 (“Act”), all covered employers will be required to pay into…
Read MoreIt’s Sooner Than You Think: DC Universal Paid Leave Act Compliance Starts Now
The District of Columbia Universal Paid Leave Act of 2016 has been “on the horizon” for D.C.-area businesses for over…
Read MoreManaging Cybersecurity for Employee Benefit Plans
Employee benefit plans are awash in sensitive employee data. They maintain troves of personally identifiable information or PII, including social…
Read MoreOffit Kurman Telebriefs | A New Name and A Significant Win
On April 24th the Supreme Court, in a significant “win” for employers decided in Lamps Plus that an employer need…
Read MoreOffit Kurman Telebriefs | Supreme Court Cases & Maryland Legislation
Recently there have been many developments in the Labor/Employment arena, particularly regarding Supreme Court developments and legislation enacted (but not yet approved by Governor Hogan) which impacts Maryland workplaces.
Read MoreEmployee Absences & FMLA: HR Tips Based on New Guidance from the Courts
Employee illness can be stressful for everyone. The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1991 requires employers with 50 or…
Read MoreOffit Kurman Telebriefs | Joint Employment Under The Fair Labor Standards Act
On April 1st the Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced that it would be proposing a new interpretation of joint employment…
Read MoreWhat’s in a Take? Five Facts on Eminent Domain Law
Eminent Domain law is governed by the United States Constitution. The Fifth Amendment provides that “nor shall private property be…
Read MoreWhat 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…
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