Employment Law

Aug 1

Department of Labor Revises FLSA Overtime Exemptions

The US DOL revealed a final rule amending the employer overtime pay exemption under the FLSA.

Jul 3

Navigating Maryland’s New Wage Range Transparency Act

By: Morgane Barry, Law Clerk Maryland Governor Wes Moore recently signed Senate Bill 525/House Bill 654 into law, amending and repealing...

May 10

What Can Companies Do to Prevent Their Employee Disciplinary Actions from Going Viral on Social Media?

Apr 30

The Federal Trade Commission Issues Final Ruling on Noncompete Agreements; What Will This Mean for Employers and Employees?

On May 23, 2024, the FTC issued a final ruling that employers could no longer stop their employees from going to work for rival companies.

Mar 18

What Every Employer Should Know About the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

By: Michael P. Sawicki, Esq. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is a new law that requires covered employers to provide “reasonable...

Feb 13

Classification as an Employee or Independent Contractor: What Every Employer Needs To Know

DOL's new rules regarding classification of workers as independent contractors or employees under the FLSA effective March 11, 2024.

Feb 7

Employment Trends for 2024

By: Michael P. Sawicki, Esq. The biggest employment law trends for 2024 include more employers requiring employees to return to the...

Jan 11

Maryland Law and Non-Compete Agreements: Are They Still Enforceable?

By: Michael P. Sawicki, Esq. Non-compete agreements are contracts between employers and employees that prevent employees from competing...

Oct 20, 2023

Setting Expectations: Why Your Company Needs an Employee Handbook

By: Alina Pargamanik, J.D. You have recruited the “ideal” employee to meet your staffing needs. He/she was thrilled to accept your job...

Sep 15, 2023

Does Your Company Have a Record Retention Policy?

By: Alina Pargamanik, J.D. Does your company have a record retention policy? If not, you could be putting your company at risk of...