As you know from previous updates, a Maryland Federal Court enjoined President Trump’s Executive Order attempting to eliminate DEI initiatives. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the injunction for now while the issue continues to play out through the court...
After a 5-year hiatus, the U.S. Department of Education reports that it will begin resuming collections of defaulted student loans on May 5, 2025. There are currently about 43 million student loan borrowers in the U.S. who owe about $1.6 trillion. The Department of Ed...
We get it – lawyers are expensive. This recurring series seeks to help employers and employees in deciding whether calling your lawyer in a certain situation is unnecessary, is dependent on your risk tolerance, or is an absolute must. Being an employment lawyer in...
We get it – lawyers are expensive. This recurring series seeks to help employers and employees in deciding whether calling your lawyer in a certain situation is unnecessary, is dependent on your risk tolerance, or is an absolute must. Most employers offer some form of...
If you are thinking of acquiring, or perhaps already under contract to buy, real property – whether commercial, residential, or mixed – that you will rent out to tenants or otherwise hold for business/investment purposes (and not as your personal or family home), you...
EEO-1 reports are annual surveys that employers with 100 or more employees, and federal contractors with 50 or more employees, must submit to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”). The EEOC has opened the 2024 EEO-1 data-collection cycle and has set...
Ever been around the table during a job interview and you think this is the perfect candidate. And just then, a colleague on the interview team leans in and asks, “So... what do you currently make?” You freeze and the candidate freezes. Then she answers, “That’s a bit...
How can you ensure that you’ll receive the highest value for your business when it’s time to sell?
A Texas federal court permanently blocked the FTC’s non-compete rule nationwide, but state law restrictions may exist
Given that the Federal Government is the largest consumer of goods and services in the world, spending approximately $500 million annually through contracts and grants, it is no wonder why many contractors look to break into the government market. However, many contractors do not have the resources to win these competitive contracts on their own.
Go ahead, ignore illegal workplace conduct.
White-collar industries are now implementing longer and more rigorous interview processes, requiring multiple rounds and additional requirements as they focus on hiring for culture and reducing turnover.
Holiday pay doesn’t have to be a pain.
An update on the future of Non-Compete Agreements
*** Here’s Why He’d Probably Be Wasting His Money
Why this recent NLRB decision means that all employers need to thoroughly review and update their employee handbook.
New minimum salary thresholds for executive, administrative and professional employees to qualify for the “exempt” classification go into effect on July 1st.
Why it may be unwise to use emojis at work