Overtime pay for workweeks involving more than 40 hours of work is just one of the protections the law provides to prevent the exploitation of working people. The Department of Labor revises its policies periodically to reflect the changes in the economy, and the overtime pay regulations are no exception to this principle. On September 24, 2019, the U.S.
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Posted on Tue, 2019-10-01 08:59 by Jay P. Holland in Labor & Employement
Maryland Expands Anti-Discrimination Law To Include Independent Contractors, And Expand Rights of Harassment Victims
The Maryland Human Relations Act (the “Maryland HRA”), is generally broader and procedurally distinct from its federal counterpart, commonly referred to as Title VII. Maryland has now amended its law in some very significant respects.
Independent Contractors
Posted on Thu, 2019-09-26 09:53 by Brian J. Markovitz in Labor & Employment
Federal, state, and local law protect workers from discrimination by employers based on a variety of factors, such as race and gender, as well as personal circumstances such as disabilities, pregnancy, and the unexpected need to provide care for family members. Discrimination can take the form of withholding of job offers to applicants, unjustified termination of current employees, or harassment in the workplace. When employers consistently pay workers with the same level of education and experience different salaries for performing the same job duties, discrimination may be the reason wh
Posted on Mon, 2019-09-09 13:01 by in Family Law, Five Questions
1. What made you become a lawyer?
I started out in college as an education major, thinking that I wanted to teach and eventually become a professor. I did not enjoy my education classes at all, and by chance I took a legal writing class as an elective. It focused on persuasive writing, and I found that I really enjoyed it. That planted a seed, and got me to start looking into law school. I ended up working for a year after college before going to law school, and that solidified the decision for me.
2. What is it like being a woman in a male dominated field?
Posted on Wed, 2019-08-28 13:12 by in Divorce, Family Law
It can seem like everything changes after a divorce or separation, and back to school is no exception. If you are newly separated, this might be the first year you are not there to drop your kids off on the first day of school. Or if you have recently moved as a result of the divorce, your kids might be nervous about starting at a new school.
Posted on Mon, 2019-08-12 09:20 by Jeffrey N. Greenblatt in Family Law, Five Questions
1. What made you become a lawyer?
I was a speech and drama major at Syracuse University. I wanted to be a sports announcer. When I graduated, I couldn’t even get someone to return my calls let alone a job offer. I decided I’d go to law school and become a sports attorney if I couldn’t announce. Well, that didn’t work out either. I couldn’t find a job in the area. I would have had to move to California and I was not up for it at the time.
2. What will be the biggest challenge for the generation behind you?
Posted on Mon, 2019-08-05 09:19 by Lindsay Parvis in Family Law, Divorce, Five Questions
1. What made you become a lawyer?
My desire to help clients in crisis, and to navigate their way to a better situation while protecting their rights.
2. What is it like being a woman in a male dominated field?
Posted on Wed, 2019-07-31 10:32 by in Family Law, Five Questions
1. What made you become a lawyer?
I wanted to blend my economics background with international law by building a career in the field of international development and maybe get involved with an agency like USAID. While I sure am far from that path, I still find my work rewarding and I enjoy applying the qualitative thinking to issues like alimony, child support, taxes, and business valuations.
2. What is it like being a woman in a male dominated field?
Posted on Tue, 2019-07-16 14:23 by David Bulitt in Family Law, Five Questions
1. What made you become a lawyer?
I had watched the TV Show, 'Owen Marshall, Councelor at Law' and had really loved it. Also, both my father and grandfather pushed me to be a professional of some kind. The medical profession was out as I don't even like to give blood (even today!). That left me with two options: accounting and the law. Although I am decent with the numbers, I coulnd't see myself running them all day. Hence, the law.
2. What will be the biggest challenge for the generation behind you?
Posted on Mon, 2019-07-15 13:03 by Patrick Dragga in Five Questions, Family Law
1. What made you become a lawyer?
It was a natural path for me, as I am a son of a lawyer. Also, I have always enjoyed solving puzzles and helping others when possible, both of which are useful in my profession.
2. What will be the biggest challenge for the next generation?
Work-Life balance. They might be better at it than we were.
3. What is the most interesting case you’ve ever had?