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: The Fourth Circuit recently found that reducing a current employee’s voluntary overtime opportunities – despite the absence of a reduction in overall income – could be considered a tangible or materially...more
1/25/2019
/ Adverse Employment Action ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Litigation ,
Harassment ,
Hostile Environment ,
Internal Investigations ,
Internal Reporting ,
Over-Time ,
Retaliation ,
Sexual Harassment ,
Wage and Hour