The law now dictates that pregnancy, by itself, does not constitute a disability protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). However, as shown in the recent case of Kande v. Dimensions Health Corp., an employee’s pregnancy-related complications can rise to the level of a protected disability under the ADA.
Read MoreRecently, Lebau and Neuworth partner Richard Neuworth gave a presentation to the Federal Bar Association on several of the latest developments concerning Social Security disability law.
Read MoreBeginning on October, 1, 2020, Maryland employers are required to give their employees 60 days advance notice prior to enacting a “reduction in operations.”
Read MoreOn March 21, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency that enforces federal anti-discrimination laws, updated its guidance on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreMany workers now have the option of working from home or have been told that they have to work from home because of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreIf you work in Maryland and have been laid off because of the Coronavirus pandemic, in addition to Maryland Unemployment Benefits, you are entitled to certain protections in getting the wages owed to you.
Read MoreThe Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act becomes law on April 2, 2020 and expires on December 31, 2020. Congress acted quickly in passing the law during the Coronavirus pandemic. We at Lebau & Neuworth are available to listen to you and see if we can protect your job rights, including those under all laws pertaining to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreIf you need to apply for Maryland unemployment benefits because of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Maryland Department of Labor just issued important guidance about your rights for unemployment benefits needed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidance is in the form of questions and answers and is expected to be updated regularly.
Read MoreLebau & Nueworth partner attorney Richard Neuworth recently wrote an article for all civil practitioners in Maryland on the subject of avoiding pitfalls in settlement agreement that contain non-disparagement and confidentiality provisions.
Read MoreRecently in Richardson et al. v. Alliance Residential Company, the U.S. District Court for Maryland was asked to review and clarify its ruling in a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) case.
Read MoreMaryland’s new “ban the box” bill goes went in effect on February 29, 2020. The new law provides an important protection to applicants with a past criminal history by allowing them to get “a foot in the door.”
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