It depends. Isn’t that a lawyer’s answer to just about everything? In Maryland, property acquired by inheritance or gift from a third party, or that was owned prior to the marriage, is non-marital property. It will not be divided between the parties upon divorce. However, if the inheritance is commingled, it becomes marital. Understandably, this […]
“The importance of a good education.” It’s a statement that’s about as apolitical as it gets…a proclamation even the deepest of reds and the darkest of blues can agree upon. Teachers are the lifeblood of our society. But in many ways they’ve been underappreciated and underpaid, undervalued, and often left without a strong voice to […]
On this week’s episode of OK at Work, Russell Berger and Sarah Sawyer discuss President Biden’s executive order that reverses certain restrictions that the prior administration had placed on the content of harassment, diversity, and inclusion training for federal workers and federal contractors. Sarah and Russell also discuss generally why all employers should conduct harassment training, even in a […]
Congress has passed legislation over the veto of former President Trump to require the disclosure of the direct or indirect beneficial ownership of US business entities at the time of formation. This legislation was included as part of the annual National Defense Appropriations Act, which took effect January 1, 2021. Under this Act, upon the […]
As discussed in the previous blog, the Department of Labor issued regulations that clarify the 2018 amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This is the second of a four-part series on these new regulations. This blog focuses on the amendments relating to Tip Pooling. PROHIBITION ON EMPLOYERS KEEPING TIPS As discussed in the last post, the FLSA expressly […]
If you spend any time online, it’s likely you’re familiar with some of the world’s most visited websites. On today’s internet, a handful of giants have unmatched dominance. Top Three Websites (Monthly visits): Google: 92.5 billion YouTube: 34.6 billion Facebook: 25.5 billion Together, the top three websites rake in 152 billion visits monthly, outpacing the next 47 […]
Employers may implement a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, subject to some conditions and exceptions. However, mandatory vaccination policies must be job-related; consistent with business necessity; or justified by a direct threat to health. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has deemed COVID-19 to be a ‘direct threat’ to health in the workplace. In December 2020, […]
Risks and rewards of pet policies from an employment attorney and a personal injury attorney. Author: Sarah Sawyer in collaboration with guest author Ryan Dickriede. Over the last twenty years, office culture has changed dramatically. Advances in technology have led to increased flexibility for employees as many tasks can now be completed remotely. Employees are […]
In the January 2021 Edition of LawMatters, Offit Kurman attorneys discuss why the little things matter and litigation trends coming up in the new year. We also introduce you to some of our newer attorneys throughout our regions. Our LawMatters newsletter has been a staple in providing our readers with updates regarding their regions and […]
On this week’s episode of OK at Work, Russell Berger and Sarah Sawyer discuss January 2021 COVID-19 updates. As the vaccine continues to roll out, what state and federal changes should employers be prepared for as office re-openings begin to happen? Can we return to normal? Should vaccine policies be part of that return? What if someone tests positive? […]
On January 12th, Mecklenburg County’s Public Health Director issued a directive that people in Mecklenburg County should: only leave the home for essential activities; use virtual options for school, work and other activities where in-person activities are not required; utilize delivery services for food or groceries; avoid any recreational activities involving close contact with others; […]
The Small Business Administration (“SBA”) reopened the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) for First Draw PPP loans and is now also accepting applications for Second Draw PPP loans. The PPP now allows certain eligible borrowers that previously received a PPP loan to apply for a Second Draw PPP loan with the same general loan terms as […]