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The Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protect against retaliation in the workplace. What if an employer takes an adverse action against an employee who complains about unlawful...
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. ...
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,...
On January 1, 2026, the Maryland Family and Medical Leave Insurance (“FAMLI”) program will go into effect. This program provides all Maryland employers and employees with updated paid family and medical leave procedures. This new leave shall be utilized either...
The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) protects certain workers from job loss when they take leave to care for a new child, care for an ill family member, or recover from their own serious illness. When an employee’s situation meets certain requirements, they...
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) is a critical piece of legislation designed to protect the privacy and security of individuals' health information. However, despite its importance, there are several common misconceptions surrounding...
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,...
As student reports of antisemitic and Islamophobic discrimination are on the rise on campuses across the nation, the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Department of Education have released informational resources for the public. These resources include webinar...
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...
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, employees who work more than 40 hours a week are entitled to overtime pay. However, there are a few exceptions to this general rule. Under the law, employees are exempt from overtime pay if they: Works in a "bona fide executive,...