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,...
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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...
Can Coworkers Pursue Romantic Relationships?
Even though the purpose of a workplace is to complete assignments and to perform job functions for your employer, friendships and relationships are inevitable. An average employee spends nearly 90 thousand hours of their life at work interacting with their coworkers. ...
Independent Contractor vs. Employee: How to Classify Workers
On January 10th, 2024 the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) put out a final rule that revised the classification criteria for independent contractors and employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). This new rule will go into effect on March 11th,...
Women Report Sex Harassment at U.S. Antarctic Research Station
Female researchers for the U.S. Antarctic Program have reported that they are routinely subjected to sexual harassment and assault. Further, they report that their superiors back in the U.S. have done little to investigate their claims, put a stop to the misconduct,...
Congratulations to Linda Hitt Thatcher – Named to The Daily Record’s 2023 Employment Law Power List
Thatcher Zavaro & Mani is proud to announce that Linda Hitt Thatcher has been named to The Daily Record's 2023 Employment Law Power List. This honor is bestowed upon the top 25 employment attorneys in Maryland, based on peer recognition of excellence. The Power List...
Free Speech vs. Hate Speech: When Can You Get Fired for Expressing your Opinion?
In the last few weeks many employees, including high-level executives, have been terminated for sharing their own opinions, reposting memes, articles, and Xes (formerly known as Tweets), through social media or other means. Is this a violation of First Amendment...
Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) To Screen Job Applicants? You Might Be Unlawfully Discriminating.
Many employers have streamlined the hiring process by incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) or some form of automation. Without applying best practices, an employer’s reliance on AI can lead to discriminatory practices. There is convincing evidence that resume...
Can MarylandSaves’ Filing Fee be Waived?
MarylandSaves is a state-sponsored retirement savings plan which is available to the employees of participating Maryland businesses. This initiative was created to promote active saving habits for Maryland residents, and to provide a cost-effective retirement option...
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 Zavaro & Mani is proud to have Linda leading our firm. She exemplifies...