by Laura L. Rubenstein | Mar 6, 2025 | Insights
These were the words uttered recently by my son, after I suggested he call his manager to ask if he could alter his restaurant shift scheduled later that day. I suggested that a call would be better than texting so he could explain his situation. He was indignant,...
by Laura L. Rubenstein | Mar 6, 2025 | Insights
The months of January and February are the best times of year to look for a job. Companies have new budgets, workers have returned from their holiday vacations and employers have a backlog of hiring that needs to be done. Coincidentally, according to Match. com, this...
by Laura L. Rubenstein | Mar 6, 2025 | Insights
In recognition of recent gasoline price increases, the IRS announced a special adjustment effective July 1, 2022 for the final months of 2022 to 62.5 cents per mile. The IRS normally updates the mileage rates once a year in the fall for the next calendar year. Midyear...
by Laura L. Rubenstein | Mar 6, 2025 | Insights
On August 14, 2023, Maryland’s Supreme Court declined to offer protections for LGBTQ employees. In a 4-3 decision, the majority of justices explained that Maryland’s fair employment laws addressing sex-based discrimination do not also apply to discrimination based on...
by Laura L. Rubenstein | Mar 6, 2025 | Insights
A few weeks ago, a client called expressing frustration about a remote worker. The worker had not been responding to emails or phonecalls throughout the workday and missed other deadlines. They were at the end of the progressive discipline process with no change in...
