D.C. Enacts New Law Requiring Sexual Harassment Training by Employers of Tipped Employees
The District of Columbia enacted important legislation which mandates sexual harassment training for tipped employees (and associated harassment reporting requirements for employers with tipped employees). The new law also mandates …
Montgomery County Makes It Easier for Employees to Prove Unlawful Harassment
Montgomery County Makes It Easier for Employees to Prove Unlawful Harassment On October 6, 2020, the Montgomery County (Maryland) Council enacted amendments to the county’s anti-discrimination statute, which substantially lowers …
CDC Updates Definition of ‘Close Contact’ as it Relates to COVID-19
CDC Updates Definition of ‘Close Contact’ as it Relates to COVID-19 On October 21, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) updated its definition of “close contact” for purposes of …
D.C. Mayor’s July 27 Order Requires Self-Quarantine After Non-Essential Travel During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
D.C. Mayor’s July 27 Order Requires Self-Quarantine After Non-Essential Travel During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency On July 27, 2020, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser issued an Order requiring all residents …
Attorney Marc Engel to talk Employment Law and COVID-19 at Virtual Coffee and Conversation
Employment attorney Marc Engel will appear on a “Virtual Coffee and Conversation” at 10 AM on Thursday, May 14. The discussion is presented by Argent Bridge Advisors. Marc will discuss topics …
Chambers USA 2020 Ranks Lerch Early in Real Estate and Litigation
Chambers USA 2020 Ranks Lerch Early in Real Estate and Litigation Chambers USA 2020: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business recognized Lerch Early in the areas of Litigation: General Commercial and Real Estate. …
Planning for the ‘New Normal’: 19 Effective Measures that Employers Should Consider in Light of COVID-19
Planning for the ‘New Normal’: 19 Effective Measures that Employers Should Consider in Light of COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has understandably unleashed all manner of articles, seminars, webinars and the …
What Businesses Need to Know About Forgiveness Under the Paycheck Protection Program
What Businesses Need to Know About Forgiveness Under the Paycheck Protection Program On March 27, 2020, the U.S. Congress passed and the President signed into law the largest relief legislation …
Attorney Marc Engel Participates in COVID-19 Small Business Strategy Forum
Attorney Marc Engel Participates in COVID-19 Small Business Strategy Forum Employment attorney Marc Engel participated in a Facebook Live forum on April 1, 2020 addressing the issues facing small businesses amid the …
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Requires Employers to Provide Expanded Paid Leave
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Requires Employers to Provide Expanded Paid Leave A new law requires certain employers to provide paid leave to workers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. …
Remote Work Considerations in Light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Remote Work Considerations in Light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) The novel coronavirus known as COVID-19 has effectively required employers to consider remote work alternatives. Any decision to move a few, …
The Law and COVID-19: Guidance for Employers
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