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6 Essential Elements Every Employee Handbook Must Contain

February 20, 2017

A good employee handbook can pay dividends for years to come because it helps employers and employees know the rules of their relationship and what...

Employment Law - Private Sector

5 Key Elements Every Employment Agreement Should Have

January 20, 2017

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Employment agreements are not necessarily rare, but they are not particularly common, either. Employment agreements are usually entered into between an employer and executives, physicians,...

Wrongful Termination

Fired? 4 Ways to Tell If You Were Wrongfully Terminated

December 15, 2016

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Like most states, Maryland is an at-will state when it comes to employment. This means that an employer can terminate an employee for no cause...

Contracts

Protect Your Business: Contracts All Employed Should Be Required to Sign

December 5, 2016

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Check out our webinar for business owners highlighting a few contracts every employee should be required to sign.

Federal Employees

5 Specific Rights of Government Employees

November 20, 2016

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All employees have certain rights and protections which are guaranteed in the workplace, no matter the nature of their job. These include things like the...

Employment Law - Private Sector

Lien Releases: A Cautionary Tale For Subcontractors In Maryland

November 8, 2016

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*This article first appeared in the October 2016 issue of Maryland Construction Network‘s Networked & Connected newsletter. A recent decision from the United States District...

Wages

5 Common Ways Employers Run Afoul of Wage & Hour Laws

October 19, 2016

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When working for an employer, most people expect that they will be paid an agreed-upon amount for working a set number of hours. Fortunately, in...

Sexual Harassment

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: What Are Your Rights?

August 17, 2016

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After the recent lawsuit filed by former Fox News Anchor Gretchen Carlson, it should be clear to everyone that sexual harassment in the workplace is...

Employment Law - Private Sector

OSHA Penalties Increase Significantly

August 10, 2016

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OSHA Penalties Increase Significantly On August 1st, the Department of Labor increased penalties for its agencies, which include the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”)....

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