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Last week, you probably felt inundated with COVID-19 information and updates. Everything – and I mean everything – seems to be evolving rapidly. On March 18, the President signed an emergency law (the “Family’s First Coronavirus Response Act”) to provide initial relief to workers in the wake of the pandemic. The law expands federal FMLARead More
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) a “pandemic.” Employers should mobilize and prepare now to ensure that they are equipped to handle the inevitable disruptions in the workplace that this relatively unprecedented pandemic may cause. Here are some things you should be thinking about: Tough QuestionsRead More
Happy New Year! We are officially 24-days into the modern 20s, and it’s time for your friendly lawyerly reminder that the Federal Department of Labor (DOL)’s “Final Rule” on overtime pay (that was announced in September of last year) took effect on January 1, 2020. Perhaps more importantly, Maine’s minimum wage went up to $12.00Read More
You may have read the news that on April 12, 2019, Maine enacted a new law called “An Act Regarding Pay Equality.” You can read the short law here. Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Vermont actually already have similar laws. What you need to know about the law is that it is now illegal in Maine forRead More
Be honest: when you saw the word, “millennial” in the title of this article, did you roll your eyes? You’re not alone. Many employers’ first reaction to “millennials” is that they are “lazy,” “entitled,” and generally annoying to deal with. But, this little workplace problem isn’t going away. According to Forbes Magazine, by 2025 millennialsRead More
If you are considering seeking a divorce or have recently been served with papers seeking a divorce, you might be overwhelmed by the process and wondering what you should be doing. Every situation is different, but starting to collect and organize your documents and information can help make the process go more efficiently and smoothly.Read More
UP TO THE MINUTE UPDATE: DOES THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING POSTER APPLY TO YOU? We recently posted an article (link to article) letting employers know that the Maine Department of Labor (MDOL) issued a new poster about human trafficking (which you can find HERE). According to the MDOL’s website, that poster is required for all employers. Read More
Historically, spousal support payments (a/k/a alimony) have been tax deductible for the payor and taxable income for the recipient. The Tax Cuts and Job Act (TCJA) passed by Congress changes all that for new divorces granted starting January 1, 2019. Starting in 2019, spousal support payments made under new divorce judgments will no longer beRead More
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)’s general counsel ruffled a few feathers last month by finding that employees who skip work to protest could be protected from termination under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). This has the potential to be a pretty startling finding for employers with politically active employees . . . soRead More
It is tough to think of a business that does not use email marketing in 2018, but did you know that you can be subject to penalties of more than $40,000 if you violate Federal “spam” regulations? It’s true, and it’s unfortunately easy to make a mistake. We’ll provide the basics in this email, but,Read More
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