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Historically, veterans have had difficulties finding employment. However, the unemployment rate for veterans was as low as 2.7% as of September 2022, a full percentage point lower than last year. Despite this welcome news, many employers remain hesitant to hire...
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...
On Oct. 13, the U.S. Department of Labor issued a proposed rule that could many employers, especially those operating in the “gig economy.” The proposed rule would change who could potentially be classified as an independent contractor as opposed to an employee. Why...
If you follow the news in employment law, you may have heard about a recent finding by the the Washington State Commission on Human Rights that Alaska Airlines discriminated when it enforced a gender-based dress code for flight attendants. Although that decision is...
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against Lilly USA, LLC (formerly Eli Lilly) for intentionally refusing to hire older people as pharmaceutical sales representatives. Doing so violated the Age Discrimination in Employment Act...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...