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More Than $1 million in Back Wages and Damages for 196 Employees Misclassified as Independent Contractors

There was a big victory for workers whom were misclassified as independent contractors and denied overtime compensation, according to this recent press release issued by the U.S. Department of Labor. The FLSA requires that covered employees be paid at least the federal minimum wage of $7.25 for all hours worked, plus time and one-half their [...]

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Health Care Changes Coming for Employees in 2014

In 2014, millions of employees will have access to conceivably lower-cost health insurance through state-wide “marketplaces.”  These health insurance marketplaces are being created under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as ‘Obamacare’, which President Obama signed into law on March 23, 2010.  If you are an employee and don’t know about it, [...]

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Stephen Lebau Named “2013 Top Rated Lawyer in Labor & Employment” by American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell

January 1, 2012:  American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell has selected Stephen Lebau as a “2013 Top Rated Lawyer in Labor & Employment” and designated him with their AV Preeminent peer review rating. Stephen states the awards reflects the high-quality, client-driven work that Lebau & Neuworth performs with each and every one of the Firm’s clients. [...]

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Lebau & Neuworth, LLC Named 2013 Best Law Firm By U.S. News – Best Lawyers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Baltimore, November 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — U.S. News - Best Lawyers has named Lebau & Neuworth, LLC, among Maryland’s Best Law Firms for 2013. Lebau & Neuworth, LLC has more than 60 years of combined experience in championing the legal rights for employees and disabled individuals.  Co-founders Stephen Lebau and Richard Neuworth only [...]

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Neuworth Published in Important Maryland Law Journal

Richard Neuworth authored an article that was just recently published in the Journal of the Maryland Association for Justice, Inc., Trial Reporter, Fall 2012. The article titled: “Employer Sponsored Health Insurance Places: New Ideas for Protecting Clients and Fees” provides tips and recommendations in battling employer provided health insurance plans in legal disputes. The article [...]

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