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J. Michael McGuire and Fiona W. Ong presented an update on NLRB developments and an overview of federal, D.C. and Maryland leave laws for the Associated Builders and Contractors of Greater Baltimore on September 19, 2023.

Lindsey A. White and Veronica Yu Welsh won summary judgment in a case where the employee of a contractor attempted to sue a large corporation on the grounds that it was substantially the same entity as his actual employer, or alternatively that it was his joint employer with the contractor. […]

Parker E. Thoeni was quoted in an August 8, 2023 article by Simon Spichak for Fast Company, “‘I’m the only one still masking’: What it’s like to still be COVID-cautious at work.” Parker offered guidance on possible employee protections under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

Fiona Ong was quoted in an August 10, 2023 article by Leah Shepherd for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM.org), “Stay Abreast of New Federal Regulations About to Arrive.” (Subscription may be required for access). Fiona provided some predictions on the forthcoming overtime, joint employer, and independent contractor rules […]

Chad M. Horton was a guest speaker for the August 24, 2023 installment of the Employment Law Alliance’s podcast series, Episode 516: US Employers – The NLRB Has Just Made Many Common Work Rules Unlawful. The podcast can be accessed on the ELA website or on your favorite podcast streaming […]

Fiona Ong was quoted in an August 18, 2023 article by Chris O’Malley for Law.com, “Companies ‘Throwing Up Hands’ as DEI Risks Loom.” (Subscription may be required for access). Fiona discussed possible risks to employer DEI initiatives following the Supreme Court’s decision rejecting the use of affirmative action in university […]

Fiona Ong was quoted in an August 3, 2023 article by Don Lee for the Los Angeles Times, “Employers’ push to end remote work and return to office is stalling.” (Subscription may be required for access). Fiona provided some commentary on employer attempts to reinstate in-person attendance.

Lindsey A. White was appointed as the management-side Co-Chair of the Technology in the Practice and Workplace Committee for the American Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Law Section.

Parker E. Thoeni and Evan Conder successfully obtained summary judgment for a non-profit organization that serves disabled adults.  At issue was the regular rate of pay for employees working in different positions. The organization compensated the Plaintiffs’ work in each position at different rates, which the Plaintiffs argued was a […]

Fiona Ong has once again been recognized by Lexology as its “Legal Influencer” for U.S. – Employment, most recently for Q2 2023. Lexology publishes in excess of 450 legal articles daily from more than 1,100 leading law firms and service providers worldwide. Lexology instituted its quarterly “Lexology Content Marketing Awards” […]