Industries
Government Contractors
We assist federal contractors and subcontractors with compliance with affirmative action obligations, as enforced by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. Our contractor clients include supply and service contractors, as well as construction contractors. Recent activities include:
- Obtaining summary judgment for a federal contractor in a federal lawsuit claiming disability discrimination.
- Defending a federal subcontractor against a hiring and equal pay discrimination complaint filed by the OFCCP.
- Representing a federal contractor in an OFCCP compliance review.
- Preparing affirmative action plans under Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
- Advising contractors on compliance with Executive Orders on sick leave, pay transparency, minimum wage, and other topics.
- Providing training to the state chapter of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) on developments impacting government contractors.
- Conducting a presentation to the Human Resources Association of Southern Maryland on Executive Orders applicable to government contractors.
NEWS & EVENTS
Webinar: New Employment Laws in Maryland
In partnership with the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, we will be holding a complimentary webinar on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at noon Eastern to review the employment laws that were
Parker Thoeni Was A Guest Speaker for MD Manufacturing Extension Partnership’s HR Peer Group
Parker E. Thoeni was a guest speaker for the Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership’s Human Resources Peer Group on March 13, 2024. Parker offered the group guidance on Family and Medical
Parker Thoeni and Evan Conder Partial Motion to Dismiss
Parker E. Thoeni and Evan Conder won a partial motion to dismiss in federal court on behalf of a senior living facility. The court agreed that the employee had failed
Parker Thoeni and Paul Burgin won a partial Motion to Dismiss
Parker E. Thoeni and Paul D. Burgin won a partial motion to dismiss in federal court. Parker and Paul were able to establish that the customer and employee non-solicitation provisions
2024 Handbook Updates Webinar
On March 6, 2024, Fiona Ong and Chad Horton, along with the Maryland Chamber of Commerce presented 2024 Handbook Updates and covered the latest employment law changes and how they
Parker Thoeni Appointed to Serve as Attorney Member of a Hearing Committee for the DC Board of Professional Responsibility
Parker E. Thoeni was appointed to a three-year term to serve as the attorney member of a Hearing Committee for the District of Columbia Board on Professional Responsibility. The Hearing
Jordan Dunham Spoke for the MSBA’s Labor & Employment Section Webinar
Jordan Dunham was a speaker for a Maryland State Bar Association Section of Labor & Employment Law webinar, “Independent Contractor Misclassification,” on February 26, 2024. Jordan discussed the issue from
Michael McGuire and Lindsey White Spoke to the Baltimore Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel
J. Michael McGuire and Lindsey A. White spoke to the Baltimore chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel on February 27, 2024. They discussed recent developments from the National Labor
Mark J. Swerdlin Assisted Major Food Manufacturer to Win an Initial Union Election
Mark J. Swerdlin assisted a major food manufacturer to win an initial union election that was then challenged before the National Labor Relations Board. The parties eventually agreed to re-run