Employee Benefits Update The Maryland General Assembly has completed its yearly session in Annapolis and like every year, there was a flurry of activity at the end of the session. In this video, #MattTheLawyer talks about one of the most important bills passed by the General...
This video is not about the specifics of a specific law but about the law in general. You may have noticed over the past year that some of the things I have said got changed in short order. It is not for lack of knowledge...
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued guidance, FAQs, model notices and other materials related to the American Rescue Plan's COBRA Premium Assistance Program. If you want to know if your company has to comply with the premium assistance program, schedule a consultation with us. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IbHQprhazk ...
In this video, #MattTheLawyer explains what happens when an employee makes a public claim that there is racism in their workplace. As an employer, you have a responsibility to acknowledge and address any claims of racism. Don't miss this legal insight. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FyCVUvqSJ0 Do you have questions about...
Fostering a company culture that prohibits discrimination is a critical matter for any small business. A welcoming environment requires the active participation of all leadership and employees. So what do you do when a member of your team makes a racist comment? In this video, #MattTheLawyer...
The Department of Labor pulled a Trump Administration rule that governed how to classify workers as independent contractors. That is a normal action, but the Biden Administration will likely impose the difficult ABC test for independent contractors which would then apply to all workers. So even...
I try to not get very political, but it is unavoidable sometimes. Because I represent small business owners, this legislation could be a real blow to their operations. The PRO Act is legislation that carries significant risk for small business owners, freelancers, and other gig...
The Equal Pay Act exists and was signed into law by President John Kennedy about 58 years ago. For whatever reason, pay discrimination still happens. Spoiler Alert — It is illegal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCosrgIFuVo Do you have questions about pay discrimination? Schedule a consultation with #MattTheLawyer or stop by his open office hours...
I take a pretty harsh stance (and recommend employers do the same) on the matter of retaliation against employees who report discrimination or harassment. The short answer is that an employer CANNOT allow a culture of hiding to take root. Retaliation is, in my opinion, worse than...