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Employment agreements are important for protecting both your Maryland business and your employees. These contracts lay out the terms of the job, what’s expected, and legal responsibilities, helping to prevent misunderstandings and disagreements. Clear job descriptions...
An employment contract protects the interests of both the employer and employee, while stipulating the working responsibilities and overall environment the employee should expect. Here, the business law attorneys at Snee, Lutche, Helmlinger & Spielberger explain the basic components of employment contracts. Stipulate the Responsibilities of The Position One of the most important parts of any employment contract is a…
Although many believe that a non-profit is exempt as soon as it is established, this is not the case. A non-profit must file for tax-exempt status, with the IRS. Here, the business and non-profit law attorneys at Snee, Lutche, Helmlinger & Spielberger explain how a non-profit may file for tax-exempt status. Tax-exempt status refers to the privilege some non-profits receive,…
Discrimination and sexual harassment are serious workplace concerns, and can have major legal implications if not handled in a proper and timely manner. Here, the legal professionals at SLH detail methods to handle these types of complaints. What is the Legal Definition of Sexual Harassment and Discrimination? Sexual harassment is considered any unwelcome sexual advance or conduct on the job…
Hiring independent contractors has become necessary for many companies and prominent within entire industries. But, many contractors are actually treated like employees, for which there is a large difference under the law. Here, the employment law attorneys at SLH provide considerations for hiring an independent contractor. There are distinct differences between employees and independent contractors. Classifying one as the other…
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees the right to take time off for a variety of reasons. Here, the legal professionals at Snee, Lutche, Helmlinger & Spielberger detail what those reasons are as well as clarify other issues regarding FMLA. Eligibility for FMLA Employees who fall into the following circumstances are eligible for time off under…
“New overtime rules that would increase the pay for over 4 million American workers were supposed to take effect next week. Businesses have been preparing to meet those regulations. But this week, a federal judge blocked that Labor Department order.” Read the full NPR report here.
In a 15-page memo released last summer, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) sought to help employers and legal officials better understand the difference between an independent contractor and an employee. However, this clarification has had further implications on filing federal employment taxes, in addition to how an employer must pay and offer benefits to certain individuals. Although it…
Neither Maryland state or United States federal laws require employers to provide breaks for most employees—including breaks for meals. The employment law attorneys at Snee, Lutche, Helmlinger & Spielberger, P.A. have provided this information to help you understand Maryland employee break laws. Do Employers Have to Provide Breaks? It may surprise most people that, unlike some other states, Maryland employers…
The attorneys at Snee, Mahoney, Lutche & Helmlinger P.A. discuss the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s updated guidance on pregnancy discrimination within the workplace. In March of 2015, the Supreme Court ruled on the case of Young v. UPS, establishing that a pregnant employee can claim a prima facie case of disparate treatment if her employer failed to accommodate her. A…