OK at Work: Special Episode
Listen in to this OK at Work: Special Episode from Offit Kurman attorneys, Russell Berger and Sarah Sawyer, as they provide information on the new CDC guidance for vaccinated individuals and how it will impact the workplace.
May 14, 2021
OK at Work: Implications of the National Labor Relations Act
On this week's episode of OK at Work, Russell Berger and Sarah Sawyer discuss the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), which has much broader implications than non-unionized employers may realize. The NLRA and the decisions of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) impact all employers and restrict employers’ ability to discipline employees for some conduct they may view as harmful to the organization. Listen along to learn more.
May 11, 2021
OK at Work: Masks in the Workplace
On this week’s episode of OK at Work, in light of the CDC’s updated guidance and changes to Maryland’s mask mandate, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss masks in the workplace. While guidance and regulation is moving in the right direction, it is critical for all employers to stay informed of the state and local requirements applicable to their specific workplaces. Listen in to learn more about how to navigate evolving mask mandates.
May 4, 2021
OK at Work: Hiring in a Post-Pandemic World
On this week’s episode of OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss hiring in a post-pandemic world and what that means for employers. As the world starts to reopen, many companies are looking to hire and some are bringing back employees who may have been laid off or furloughed. Having sound policies and procedures is critical to getting talent in the door. Listen in to find out more.
April 27, 2021
OK at Work: Managing Your Remote, Out-of-State, Workforce
On this week’s episode of OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss looking at compliance laws across multiple states. Historically, most employers have been relatively centralized with one main hub, but many business owners now (especially in the technology sector and COVID-19 era) have to pay attention to multiple states where they may not even have offices but now have employees. Listen in to learn more.
April 20, 2021
OK at Work: Selling Your Business
On this week’s episode of OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss preparing a business for sale from the employment point of view. Having compliant policies and procedures in place can make a business more attractive to a possible buyer, and having open or pending liabilities can impact an owner's ability to sell and the sale price. Even if a sale isn't imminent, businesses cannot fix employment issues overnight, and it is best to be proactive.
April 13, 2021
OK at Work: Returning to the Office
On this week’s episode of OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss going back to work after Google released statements that they will be returning their employees to their offices in April in a limited capacity. Bigger companies, such as Google, seem to be setting a precedent in the policies and procedures they’re implementing as they work toward reopening their doors. Listen along to find out more.
April 6, 2021

