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On August 14, 2023, Maryland’s Supreme Court declined to offer protections for LGBTQ employees. In a 4-3 decision, the majority of justices
While Covid-19 has caused many questions since March 2020, it has recently been at the forefront of a legal battle involving force
What’s more coveted than working from home, unlimited paid time off, or child care assistance? Insurance coverage for weight loss drugs. Drugs
<span id=”article”>The</span> limited liability company – a creature of statute that only came into existence in most U.S. states and the District
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has now taken an aggressive stance toward employment policies. This position applies to all employers, whether
One of the most common questions employers ask me is – What do I owe my employees in their final paycheck? Employees
We get it – lawyers are expensive. This recurring series seeks to help employers and employees in deciding whether calling your lawyer
On April 16, 2019, the Journal of the American Medical Association published an article about the effectiveness of workplace wellness programs. After
Many employment handbook policies outline, with great specificity, permissible clothing and grooming policies according to gender. For example, it may be permissible
Hello and welcome to 2025! Today, language matters more than ever. Words hold power. While some phrases might seem harmless, their origins
Attempting to increase the effectiveness of its wage laws, the Maryland General Assembly passed HB0136 which makes it illegal to retaliate against
Were you a New Year’s Resolutioner who recently enrolled with a health club and now have a gym membership? If so, congratulations
This past Sunday, we stepped out of Daylight Savings Time and fell back one hour as we dipped our toes further into
This week, a federal district court in Texas granted a preliminary injunction halting, until further notice, nationwide enforcement of the beneficial ownership
With the holidays approaching, many employers find themselves in the unenviable position of needing to adjust on the fly to employees unexpectedly
Here at RKW, we had the pleasure this week of attending our Firm’s holiday party. Holiday parties show a company’s employees its
There have been many articles in legal journals and in mainstream media discussing the recent National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decision in
With Maryland’s Primary Election Day quickly approaching (Tuesday, July 19, 2022) followed by the General Election Day (Tuesday, November 8,2022), we thought
Q: I have a special needs child who receives government benefits. My IRA makes up the bulk of my assets and I
As the holiday season approaches, many employees may face additional stressors that could lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms, including drug and alcohol