Employers in Washington D.C. are keeping tabs on recent legislation signed by Mayor Vincent C. Gray that should keep HR departments busy in the coming months. The “Wage Theft Prevention Amendment Act of 2014” is expected to reach Congress on November 12, 2014, and provided there is no Congressional action, will be become effective after… More
Month: October 2014
Ill Attempts to Inquire About Ebola (Or Other Health Issues) Could Plague Employers with ADA Violations
The fear of Ebola is spreading far faster than the disease. That said, instinctually, employers are tempted to ask employees pointed questions about health-related issues in order to dispel fears that they could be infected. It is important to stay cognizant of the fact that these questions may run afoul of the Americans with Disabilities… More
Is There a Science Behind Sandwich Making? Lawsuit Questions Jimmy John’s Non-Compete
This summer, a collective and class action suit was filed against Jimmy John’s alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) and state law corollaries for minimum wage and overtime violations stemming from its alleged non-payment for off-the-clock work. Recently, that complaint has been amended to add a challenge to Jimmy John’s non-compete agreement… More
New Minimum Wages For Maryland and DC employees
October 1 marked a new day in minimum wage for many local employees. Montgomery County, Md – new minimum wage is $8.40. Will go to $9.55 on 10/1/15, $10.75 on 10/1/16, and $11.50 on 10/1/17. Prince George’s County, Md- new minimum wage is $8.40. Will go to $9.55 on 10/1/15, $10.75 on 10/1/16, and $11.50… More
Did the Baltimore Ravens Goof Up Document Preservation?
The Baltimore Ravens currently are under investigation for claims that management knew about but took no action relating to former player Ray Rice’s domestic violence incident. In a similiarly less-than-proactive vein, the Ravens reportedly failed to send out a document preservation letter until two weeks after the investigation was announced. The Ravens, like all parties… More