by Aron Zavaro, Esq. Starting tomorrow, D.C.’s highly anticipated law restricting the use of non-compete agreements will take full effect. Back in 2021, D.C. passed legislation that essentially banned all non-compete agreements. However, the D.C. Council recently...
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Month: September 2022
“MarylandSaves” Requirements Now in Full Effect
MarylandSaves is an initiative to increase Maryland workers’ access to retirement savings accounts. According to a 2018 study, 42% of American adults are not putting aside money for their retirement. MarylandSaves aims to remedy this by creating automatic retirement...
4th Circuit: Gender Dysphoria Is a Disability Covered by the ADA
The federal appeals court that covers Maryland and Virginia recently ruled that people with “gender dysphoria” qualify for protection under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). A majority of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals said that gender dysphoria is...
Companies Fight for Affirmative Action
Many U.S. companies have worked hard to diversify their workforce knowing it provides financial benefits and is socially responsible. In light of the Supreme Court’s potential removal of affirmative action policies from the college admissions process, more than 60...
Congratulations to our Managing Partner, Linda Hitt Thatcher, Esq., on her selection to Washingtonian’s Top Lawyers Hall of Fame!
Linda has consistently been named a “Top Employment Lawyer.” This honor is a special milestone in Linda’s career and a well-deserved recognition of her dedication to her clients. Thatcher Law Firm is proud to have Linda leading our firm. She exemplifies our...