Even though they are not required in Maryland, most employers recognize the value of having an employee handbook. It serves as a central location for all
Discrimination
What to Do if You’ve Been Discriminated Against
The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford | November 20, 2020
All employees understand that it is illegal for their employer to discriminate or tolerate discrimination based on race, ethnicity, sex, religion, disability, age, or other classifications.
Podcasts
PODCAST – What Businesses Need to Do to Shore Up Their Finances and People During the Pandemic
Jay Stafford | October 29, 2020
This episode features one of the best business operations specialists around. Andrea is the founder of Dunathan Consulting and she works with businesses of all
Podcasts
PODCAST – What Employees Need to Do to Secure Their Financial Future
Jay Stafford | October 29, 2020
This episode features financial advisors, Dave and Jackie Hopkins. During this in-depth discussion with Dave and Jackie, we talk about everything from building up savings,
Employment Law
PODCAST – Welcome to the Trials and Tribulations Podcast
Jay Stafford | October 28, 2020
This is the first podcast created by Maryland employment lawyer, Jay Stafford. The podcast will cover all things employment-law related and other information employees and employers
Employment Law
Strategies for Avoiding Wrongful Termination Claims
The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford | October 21, 2020
Termination of a struggling employee is something that many employers struggle with. As the employer-employee relationship deteriorates, they begin to worry that terminating the employee will
Employment Law
Understanding Family Medical Leave in Maryland
The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford | October 21, 2020
Given the current situation we’re all in at this time, you may have questions about the Family Medical Leave Act and how it may work for
Employment Law
The Federal Employee Paid Leave Act: What Federal Employees Should Know
The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford | October 8, 2020
The current White House administration hasn’t been the most employee-friendly, but it has done at least one thing that employees can appreciate: the arrival of paid
For Employers
Five Things an Employer Should Consider Before Firing an Employee
The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford | October 6, 2020
Getting fired isn’t easy. But what many employees don’t realize is that having to fire an employee isn’t easy either. This is especially true when the
For Employers
Five Potential Legal Issues Maryland Small Businesses Need to Think About
The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford | September 17, 2020
Small businesses help form the backbone of the U.S. economy and small businesses in Maryland are no different. There’s also the ability to be your own