Asking Better Questions Can Help Employers Prevent and Defend Employee Retaliation Claims
Many, if not most, employers and their business advisors have a general understanding and working knowledge of employment anti-discrimination laws. The equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws, including Title VII of …
Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Requirements Back in Effect with March 21 Deadline For Most
The beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) are now back in effect due to a February 18 decision by the US District Court for …
Supreme Court Clarifies Burden for Employers Seeking to Establish That Employees are Exempt From Minimum Wage Requirements
In a decision that should provide some comfort to employers, the Supreme Court recently held that employers do not have a higher burden of proof demonstrating that an employee is …
A Look Inside Maryland’s Proposed FAMLI Regulations
In October, the Maryland Department of Labor (MDDOL) issued proposed regulations to implement Maryland’s new Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Program. As many readers of this publication may be aware, …
Must an Employer Accommodate a Disabled Employee Who Is Able to Work but Unable to Commute?
Most requests for disability accommodation arise out of the impact of an employee’s medical condition on their ability to perform their job duties. But sometimes an employer is confronted with …
Federal Court Decision Strikes Down the Department of Labor’s Increase in Salary Thresholds for Exempt Employees
On November 15, 2024, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, in State of Texas v. Plano Chamber of Commerce, struck down, on a nationwide basis, …
The Evolving Landscape of the Legality of Non-Competes: The Current Status at the Federal and DMV Level
There has been an emerging trend of laws and rules attempting to limit or prohibit employers’ ability to enter into non-compete agreements with employees on both the federal and state …
Recent Employment Law Updates in Artificial Intelligence
Utilizing artificial intelligence in the workplace offers promises of increased efficiencies, error reduction, improved communication, and lower costs. Employers, for instance, may be able to use AI-powered chatbots to streamline …
Lerch Early Attorneys Named to 2025 Maryland Super Lawyers List
Multiple Lerch Early attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2025 Maryland Super Lawyers and “Rising Stars” lists. Super Lawyers is a listing of outstanding lawyers from more than …
Happy Holidays 2024
As we approach our 75th Anniversary in 2025, we are grateful for the support of all of our clients and friends who helped us get here. Happy holidays and best …
Update: Preliminary Injunction Issued For Corporate Transparency Act – Reporting Deadline Stayed
On December 3, 2024, a federal district court in the Eastern District of Texas, Sherman Division, issued a Memorandum Opinion and Order granting a national preliminary injunction enjoining the Corporate …
Thirteen Lerch Early Attorneys Recognized as 2024 Top Lawyers by Washingtonian
Thirteen Lerch Early attorneys have been recognized by Washingtonian on its 2024 Top Attorneys lists. Divorce attorneys Erik Arena, Glenn Cooper, Lynette Kleiza, Erin Kopelman, and Meg McKinney; corporate and …
