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Eric A. Welter is an employment lawyer and litigator with the Welter Law Firm, P.C. in Herndon, Virginia. He is licensed to practice law in Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C., Texas and California.
The Welter Law Firm represents and advises employers on all aspects of the employment relationship and represents businesses in commercial and franchise litigation. The firm’s offices are located in Northern Virginia; Los Angeles, California; and Austin, Texas.
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Tag Archives: Maryland
Prince George’s County, Maryland Public Schools To Pay $4.2 Million For Labor Violations
Prince George’s County Public Schools (“PGCPS”) has agreed to pay $4.2 million in back wages to 1,044 workers following an investigation by the Department of Labor (“DOL”) that revealed that PGCPS had reduced the wages of H-1B workers by requiring … Continue reading
Maryland Court Refuses To Enforce Noncompete
In Ecology Services, Inc. v. Clym Environmental Services, LLC, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland held that certain covenants not to compete were unenforceable as a matter of law and affirmed the circuit court’s grant of summary judgment for … Continue reading
New Maryland Law On Independent Contractors
A new Maryland law (the Workplace Fraud Act of 2009 (HB 819) — a copy of the statute is here), set to take effect on October 1, 2009, was designed to prevent the misclassification of employees in the construction and landscaping … Continue reading
Maryland Flexible Leave Act
In October 2008, a piece of legislation went into effect that all Maryland employees are sure to be aware of. Maryland’s Flexible Leave Act went into effect on October 1, 2008, and requires that employees be permitted to use leave … Continue reading
Maryland Amends Flexible Leave Law
In 2008, Maryland adopted legislation that required employers (with 15 or more employees) to allow their employees to use accrued, paid leave to care for an ill, immediate family member. The law, however, was unclear in its definitions of immediate family … Continue reading
Maryland Court Reverses Verdict For Employer
In Gasper v. Ruffin Hotel Corp. of Maryland, Inc., the Maryland Court of Special Appeals reversed the lower court’s judgment for the defendant because of improper jury instructions regarding the plaintiff’s burden of proof. A copy of the opinion is … Continue reading
Top Ten Issues In Employment Law For HR Professionals In Virginia in 2008: #10
We will be posting over the next week the top ten developments in employment law for HR professionals in Virginia in 2008. The list is in no particular order. Topic number 10 is: Neighboring States Enact New Employee Leave Laws. … Continue reading
Montgomery County Transgender Discrimination Ordinance Takes Effect
According to the Washington Post, a ruling by the Court of Appeals in Maryland overturning a referendum has allowed the Montgomery County ordinance prohibiting transgender discrimination to take effect. The story is here. The Maryland Court of Appeal’s per curiam … Continue reading
County Enacts Domestic Worker Employment Contract Bill
Montgomery County, Maryland, has enacted a bill requiring certain employers of domestic workers to enter into an employment contract with the workers. The text of the bill is here. The Washington Post has a story on the bill here.
New Maryland Flexible Leave Act
On May 26, 2008, Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley signed the Maryland “Flexible Leave Act” into law. Under the Act, which is effective October 1, 2008, Maryland businesses employing 15 or more employees must allow their employees to use any form … Continue reading
Update on Anti-Discrimination Law in Maryland
On October 1, 2007, amendments to the Maryland anti-discrimination statute (Article 49B) went into effect. The Maryland Commission on Human Relations has a new FAQ on the law here. For employment purposes, protected classifications under the law include race, color, … Continue reading
New Maryland Law Restricts Payment Of Accrued Leave Upon Termination
The Maryland General Assembly has passed, and the Governor approved, a bill amending the Maryland Wage Payment and Collection Law to provide that employers may prohibit employees from receiving accrued leave upon termination of employment, provided that the company has … Continue reading
$1 Million Jury Verdict In Sexual Harassment Case in Montgomery County, Maryland
MD — On February 28, 2008, a Montgomery County, Maryland, jury awarded a plaintiff $1 million in a retrial of sexual harassment case against an automotive dealership. News reports are here and here.
Unused Vacation Pay Must Be Paid To Departing Employees In Maryland
The Maryland Department of Labor has changed its position on whether unused vacation time is a “wage” under Maryland law. Under its new position, unused vacation time must be paid to departing employees regardless of the employer’s policy. This is … Continue reading
Maryland Personal Information Protection Act
Beginning on January 1, 2008, Maryland businesses will have new obligations with respect to how they use and maintain personal information about individuals residing in the State. The Maryland Personal Information Protection Act is a comprehensive data security law that … Continue reading
