A current case before the U.S. Supreme Court, 303 Creative v. Elenis, could have far-reaching consequences for anti-discrimination laws affecting businesses that serve the public. This case arose in Colorado, a state with anti-discrimination laws that prohibit...
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CBS NEWS/WJZ Baltimore Reports on Rampant Wage Theft in Maryland
Has your employer ever: Shorted you on a paycheck Bounced a paycheck Kept you on call but never paid you for your on-call time Paid you less than minimum wage Changed your timecard so it appeared you worked fewer hours than you actually did Told you you’re not...
Happy International Women’s Day!
This year's International Women's Day theme is "DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality," which focuses on closing gender gaps in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education and employment. This topic is near and dear to our mission...
Federal Trade Commission Seeks to Ban Employee Non-competes
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently proposed a new rule that would prohibit employers from requiring their employees to sign noncompete agreements. This would have a national impact and would supersede any contrary state laws. The proposed rule would only...
Can An Employee Take Medical Leave for A Mental Health Issue?
If you are a private company with 50 or more employees, a public agency, or an elementary/secondary school, your business is covered under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). This act requires covered employers to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid,...
Congress Passes Speak Out Act to Protect Sexual Misconduct Victims
A new Act of Congress titled the “Speak Out Act” recently passed and was signed by President Biden on December 6th, 2022... Spurred on by the #MeToo Movement, this bill attempts to remove barriers to the enforcement of anti-sexual harassment and sexual assault laws in...
Election Day: What Employers and Employees Need to Know
Next week, voters across the country will be asked to weigh in on a variety of questions which have the potential to significantly impact employment. Here are two proposed measures in the DMV area for both employees and employers to keep their eyes on: Increased...