Employers, Be Careful With Those Employee Groups!

Some employers, particularly larger ones, may have or may be interested in the creation of employee groups to identify workplace issues and propose solutions. Unfortunately, unless carefully handled, such groups could constitute “labor organizations” under the National Labor Relations Act, and an employer’s authority over such groups could constitute unlawful […]

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Very Helpful Guidance on the ADA from the Fourth Circuit!

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit issued an opinion that provided much useful guidance on an employer’s obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, including reasonable accommodations, discrimination, and retaliation. What the ADA Requires: The ADA prohibits employers from discriminating against qualified individuals based on their disability, […]

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New Minimum Wage Rates for 2024 in the Mid-Atlantic (Including $15.00 in Maryland) and for Federal Contractors/Subcontractors

Although the federal minimum wage remains $7.25 per hour, with a tipped wage rate of $2.13, most Mid-Atlantic states have implemented higher minimum wage rates. (The tipped wage rate for tipped employees, together with any tip credit, must meet the minimum wage, with employers making up any shortfall.) The minimum […]

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EEOC Provides Guidance to Employers on Accessible Workplaces

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has published an article, “Providing an Accessible Workplace,” in response to President Biden’s 2021 Executive Order 14035 on “Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility in the Federal Workforce.” Although the article is targeted towards federal agencies, it contains suggestions that are equally applicable to private employers, […]

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