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Strategies for Avoiding Wrongful Termination Claims

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...

FMLA

Understanding Family Medical Leave in Maryland

October 21, 2020

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

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...

Employment Law - Private Sector

The Federal Employee Paid Leave Act: What Federal Employees Should Know

October 8, 2020

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

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...

Employment Law - Private Sector

Five Things an Employer Should Consider Before Firing an Employee

October 6, 2020

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

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...

Employment Law - Private Sector

Five Potential Legal Issues Maryland Small Businesses Need to Think About

September 17, 2020

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

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...

Employment Law - Private Sector

Layoff or Furlough? What Maryland Employers Need to Know

September 17, 2020

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

Employers hate firing employees. But sometimes, there are extreme circumstances that force employers to make tough decisions, including whether to let go of some of...

Employment Law - Private Sector

The New Normal: Do You Have a COVID-19 Protocol in Place

September 14, 2020

Jay Stafford

Everyone wants the pandemic to be over soon rather than later. Employers have an important role to fill in this regard – the actions they...

Employment Law - Private Sector

Understanding Employment at Will and Right to Work

September 14, 2020

Jay Stafford

The phrases “employment at will” and “right to work” seem clear enough but can be confusing for both employers and employees. Understanding what these phrases...

Employment Law - Private Sector

Employee or Independent Contractor? Uber, Lyft Driver Saga Highlights the Difference

August 31, 2020

Jay Stafford

Many workers enjoy several important rights and protections on the job, including those under state and federal law that ban various forms of discrimination and...

Wages

Overtime Pay and Working From Home During Covid-19

August 31, 2020

Jay Stafford

The coronavirus pandemic has swept a healthcare crisis and economic downturn across the country, leaving devastation and uncertainty in its wake. The pandemic has also...

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