In light of the government shutdown, employers with ties to the government, including government contractors and nonprofit organizations, may need to make changes to their workforce, especially if the shutdown continues for an extended period of time. Caution is urged, however, as these changes may have unexpected legal repercussions. For example, you risk losing FLSA… More
Month: January 2018
New MD Sick and Safe Leave Law- 30 Days to Implement a Compliant Policy!
On Friday January 12 the Maryland Senate followed the House of Delegates by voting to override Governor Hogan’s veto of a bill requiring most employers to provide paid sick leave to their employees. As a result, this legislation will become effective on February 11, 2018, giving employers only 30 days to take the necessary steps… More
Guest Post: Securities Alert – Crypto Crackdown Amidst Bitcoin Buzz
Crypto Crackdown Amidst Bitcoin Buzz Bernie Madoffs of blockchain, beware: The newly-formed Cyber Unit of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed its first enforcement action related to an alleged Initial Coin Offering (ICO) fraud on December 1st. The SEC’s complaint,1 filed in federal court in the Eastern District of New York, set forth charges… More