Seyfarth Synopsis: In Lyons v. City of Alexandria, No. 20-1656, 2022 WL 1739987 (4th Cir. June 1, 2022), the Court issued an employer-friendly decision under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: While the votes continue to be tallied in the Presidential election, one thing is certain – it was a BIG night for cannabis in America with five new states approving ballot measures to legalize recreational...more
While the votes continue to be tallied in the Presidential election, one thing is certain – it was a BIG night for cannabis in America with five new states approving ballot measures to allow for legalized marijuana. With...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: Maryland has expanded employer liability for workplace harassment this week. Legislation taking effect on October 1, 2019, amended Maryland’s non-discrimination laws by expanding the definition of employee...more
10/10/2019
/ #MeToo ,
Employee Definition ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
FEPA ,
Freelance Workers ,
Gig Economy ,
Harassment ,
Independent Contractors ,
New Legislation ,
Non-Discrimination Rules ,
Sexual Harassment ,
State and Local Government ,
State Labor Laws ,
Statute of Limitations
Seyfarth Synopsis: D.C.’s newest law – the Tipped Wage Workers Fairness Amendment Act of 2018 (the “Act”) – officially took effect on December 13th. ...more
12/21/2018
/ Employer Liability Issues ,
Food Service Workers ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Local Ordinance ,
Minimum Wage ,
New Legislation ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Tip Credit ,
Tipped Employees ,
Tips ,
Wage and Hour