NOTEWORTHY

Maryland’s General Assembly Overrides “Ban the Box” Veto – What’s Next for Employers

On January 30, 2020, the Maryland General Assembly voted to override Governor Hogan’s veto of the “Ban the Box” bill that was passed in the last legislative session, just as we predicted in our veto E-lert.
TOP TIP: Coronavirus in the Workplace: A Practical Guide for Employers

There has been much media attention to the coronavirus outbreak in China and its spread to other countries. At this point, there are only a few confirmed cases in the U.S., but that can be expected to rise. People are beginning to worry about exposure to the virus, including in the workplace.”
NLRB Offers Guidance on When Arbitration Agreements Interfere with Access to the Agency

This month, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or the “Board”) issued two decisions addressing whether arbitration agreements unlawfully restricted employees’ ability to file charges with the agency or access the agency’s processes.
A New Year Means New Opinion Letters from the U.S. Department of Labor – Bonuses and Per-Project Payments

On January 7, 2020, just days into the new year, the U.S. Department of Labor issued two new opinion letters that address compliance issues related to the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”).
Maryland Court of Special Appeals Issues Decision Involving Joint Employer Standard

The issue of joint employer status is a particularly hot topic at this time and, in an opinion of particular interest to Maryland employers, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals has weighed in on this issue in Uninsured Employers’ Fund v. Tyson Farms, Inc., in a manner that generally favors a joint employer finding.
Changes to Wage and Hour Law Took Effect January 1, 2020

As of January 1, 2020, employers need to ensure that employees classified as “exempt” from overtime requirements are being paid the required salary. Pursuant to the U.S. Department of Labor’s final rule, the minimum salary for executive, professional, and administrative employees has increased.

NEWS & EVENTS

Eric Hemmendinger submitted comments on DOL proposed rule

Lindsey White was quoted in a December 3, 2019 Daily Record article

Eric Hemmendinger was quoted in a September 24, 2019 Daily Record article

Mark Swerdlin and Lindsey White Successfully Secured a Summary Judgment on Behalf of a Health Care Client

Darryl G. McCallum was Quoted in an Article by C. Thea Pitzen

The New Overtime Rule and Other DOL Initiatives

Elizabeth Torphy-Donzella authored an article, “Stability in Bargaining and Employee Free Choice: A Balancing of Policies that Divides the Board in Johnson Controls, Inc.”

Article – Professors Are Not Automatically Entitled to Same Pay

Lindsey White and Paul Burgin were Successful in Defending Discrimination Suit for Non-Profit

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