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Layoff or Furlough? What Maryland Employers Need to Know

September 17, 2020

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...

Employment Law - Private Sector

Title VII Now Protects Maryland Employees Against Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Discrimination

July 31, 2020

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

For a while now, Maryland employees have enjoyed some of the more comprehensive workplace discrimination protections. For example, Maryland law prohibits employers from discriminating against...

Employment Law - Private Sector

Coming in 2020: New Employment Protections for Maryland Employees

July 28, 2020

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

Maryland has recently passed a series of anti-discrimination laws to protect its workers. In this blog post, we will discuss some of these laws and...

Federal Employees

Federal Employee Reprisals: How to Bring a Successful Claim

June 15, 2020

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

Even the best federal employee protection laws mean little without a prohibition against reprisal. The threat of having to face retaliation for complaining about wrongful...

Employment Law - Private Sector

What Can I Ask of My Employees Who I Think Might Be Infected With the Coronavirus?

May 8, 2020

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

The coronavirus doesn’t show any signs of going away anytime soon. But there are signs that states and localities may be taking the first steps...

Employment Law - Private Sector

How Having a Harassment Reporting Policy in Place Can Protect Your Business

May 4, 2020

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

Running a business isn’t always easy. While there is plenty of freedom to make your own decisions, with this power comes a tremendous amount of...

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