EEOC Chair Reminds Largest Employers of Their Legal Compliance Obligations Related to DEI Initiatives
In a February 26 letter, EEOC Chair, Andrea Lucas, in forceful and unmistaking terms, reminded the chief executive officers, general counsel, and board chairs of 500 of the largest employers …
Common Mistakes That Employers (Still) Make
Below are 12 things that employers still do (or still fail to do) that create work for plaintiffs’ employment lawyers and unnecessary legal exposure for employers. 1. Assuming that mid-level managers, …
Celebrating Black-Owned Businesses
In honor of Black History Month, Lerch Early hosted our first Client-Appreciation Luncheon celebrating Black-owned businesses that are making meaningful and lasting impacts in our community. The event was an …
Five Employment Issues for Federal Contractors to Consider During the Government Shutdown
This blog was originally posted in October 2025 and has since been updated. It is now looking almost certain that there will be a partial shutdown of the federal government …
Employment Attorney Jessie Summers to Present on the Supreme Court’s ‘some harm’ Standard at MSBA Program
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | 12 PM Lerch Early employment attorney Jessie Summers and Ellison Sadri attorney Jeffrey Sadri, in conjunction with the MSBA, will present a webinar reviewing how …
DOL Confirms Bonuses must be Truly Discretionary to Warrant Exclusion from Regular Rate Calculation
On January 5, 2026, the United States Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (DOL), issued six new opinion letters interpreting the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Family …
Lerch Early Attorneys Named to 2026 Maryland Super Lawyers List
Multiple Lerch Early attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 Maryland Super Lawyers and “Rising Stars” lists. Super Lawyers is a listing of outstanding lawyers from more than …
Best Lawyers Ranks 10 Lerch Early & Brewer’s Practices Nationally in 2026 Best Law Firms List
Ten of Lerch, Early & Brewer’s practices are ranked nationally in the 2026 Best Lawyers “Best Law Firm” rankings. In addition, Best Lawyers ranked Lerch Early in Tier 1 in the Washington, DC area in …
Maryland Federal Court: Safety and Health Issues Trump Religion in Workplace Accommodation
Maryland employers—especially in healthcare and safety-sensitive fields—may be able to deny religious accommodation requests that would materially increase risks or costs, according to a recent Federal Court ruling. The United …
Risk and Reward: AI-Powered Performance Management
The appeal to business leaders and HR executives is convincing: shifting from the traditional annual review to a real-time, data-driven feedback system for employee growth. When implemented properly, AI can …
Safe Strategies for Hiring, Managing, and Retaining Talent with a Spotlight on Legal Risk
Employment attorneys Marc Engel and Mike Neary discussed effective hiring methods, performance management, and retention strategies. During their presentation for Lerch, Early & Brewer’s Employment Law Day on Wednesday, September …
AI Meets HR and Its Impact on Exempt Classifications
Employment attorneys Jessie Summers and Nicole Behrman presented on the impact of AI in HR and employment law, highlighting both the benefits and risks of AI in areas like reviewing …
