Employment is a cornerstone of financial stability and personal identity for many people. It’s therefore natural to feel a sense of unease if you’re facing the possibility of termination for an accusation that is untrue. For example, some employees face disciplinary...
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Are Non-Compete Agreements Back?
The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Final Rule that largely banned non-compete agreements was scheduled to take effect on September 4th; however, last week a federal court in Texas found the rule unlawful. The Texas court’s final judgment invalidated the rule,...
Are Terminated Employees Entitled to Commissions?
Under the Maryland Wage Payment and Collection Law (MWPCL), employers are required to pay their employees’ wages for all work they have performed. Wages are broadly defined as all compensation that is due to an employee, including: Commissions Bonuses Fringe benefits...
An Employer’s Duty to Retain Employee Information
When an employee is terminated, resigns, or retires, the retention of the employee’s records must not be overlooked. This is not just a matter of organizational best practice but also a legal requirement enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...
What is the Maryland Child Victims Act of 2023?
The Maryland Child Victims Act of 2023 went into effect on October 1st, 2023. Among other things, this new law: Eliminated the Statute of Limitations: The Act has eliminated the deadline to file a civil suit for childhood sex abuse claims in Maryland. Previously,...
The Future of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
A recent survey of 125 corporations conducted by YourCause and the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals reveals that despite significant criticism of corporate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (“DEI”) initiatives, companies are not backpedaling on their...
Are Salaried Employees Entitled to Overtime?
Salaried employees receive a fixed, regular annual sum, the amount of which is determined by the employer. This income remains the same regardless of the number of hours worked per week. While many salaried employees are not eligible for overtime pay, some who remain...
Preventive Law: Training Managers to Spot Employment Law Issues
The best way to minimize company exposure to the risk of litigation is to ensure that your managers are trained to spot employment law issues prior to escalation. Untrained managers may think they are implementing appropriate solutions to workplace disputes; however,...
LGBTQ+ Discrimination at Work?
No one should be discriminated against in the workplace because of their protected characteristics; in fact, Title VII and Title IX of the Civil Rights Act state that it is unlawful to discriminate against or to take adverse action against an employee based on their...
Are Non-Compete Agreements Illegal?
What is a Non-Competition Agreement? A non-competition agreement, commonly referred to as a “non-compete” is an agreement between an employee and employer which limits the acceptance of outside employment opportunities for the employee, as well as the ability to work...