Local employers — I hope to see you there! Thursday, December 4, 2014 Registration Deadline: Monday, December 1, 2014 Cherry Bekaert LLP 1934 Old Gallows Road Suite 400 Tysons Corner, VA 22182 Map It Correctly compensating your employees—it may sound easy, but it is actually one of the most complicated and litigious topics facing employers… More
No Rights for the Rude: Americans with Disabilities Act Does Not Apply to Jerk
In Weaving v. City of Hillsboro, the Ninth Circuit recently found that an individual with ADHD was not disabled within the meaning of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). Weaving’s employment as a police officer was terminated due to the personality conflicts he had with his subordinates. Weaving then brought suit against the police department… More
DC Again- The Term “Labor Law” Takes on New Meaning As DC Passes New Pregnancy Protections
D.C. has passed the Protecting Pregnant Workers Fairness Act of 2014, which will require employers to provide reasonable workplace accommodations for employees who are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, a related medical condition, or breastfeeding. Specifically, it will be unlawful for an employer to: • refuse to make reasonable accommodations to the known limitations related to… More
YOU’RE ON NOTICE: NEW NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYERS
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
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
LinkedIn Pays $5+ Million in Overtime and Damages After DOL Investigation
LinkedIn, the popular social networking site for professionals, just paid $3+ million in overtime back wages and an additional $2+ million in liquidated damages to settle claims brought on behalf of former and current employees. The settlement marked the conclusion of an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) into alleged (and apparently substantiated)… More
In case you missed it…
Here is the clip from my appearance on Fox this morning! Former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice is said to be ready to file a grievance about his indefinite suspension from the NFL. Double Jeopardy could the basis of a potential lawsuit since Rice was suspended for two games by the league, and then… More