Attorneys at Law
Amy Dieterich and Jim Pross of ST&A presented at the 2018 Convention of Maine Counties in Portland, on Saturday, September 15, 2018. Amy and Jim addressed a room of County Commissioners and Administrators, providing insight and analysis on the processes involved in terminating county employees. They also counseled attendees on various aspects of employmentRead More
You have an employee who has been out on FMLA leave and wants to return to work. The employee says he is fully recovered. You are not so sure. Now what? Or maybe the employee has been out on company sick leave or disability leave due to cancer treatments and they now want to returnRead More
The United States Department of Labor (DOL)’s Wage and Hour Division announced recently that it published several new guidance documents called “opinion letters” on wage and hour issues. An “opinion letter” is an official, written opinion by the DOL on how a particular law applies in specific circumstances. These opinion letters can be quite helpfulRead More
ST&A Construction Law Bulletin: The details of contracts are easy to overlook. At the outset of a project, everyone is on good terms, and the fine points of a contract can seem like more of an annoyance than a necessity. However, paying attention to details can help avoid disputes that lead to costly litigation downRead More
Whether it’s a job interview, a presentation, or an inspection by a government auditor, first impressions count. That may be old news or common sense for most but we don’t always think of how to apply that to the work place and being ready for an OSHA or other inspection. How does that play outRead More
On September 12, at 7:30 a.m., the Oxford Chamber of Commerce, together with Central Maine Human Resources Association and the Oxford Casino, are sponsoring a program on wage and hour issues for employers, private and public, at the Oxford Casino. If you have an employee, the topic is relevant; whether you have an HR departmentRead More
AUBURN, Maine – Skelton Taintor & Abbott attorney Rebecca S. Webber was recently selected as 2019 “Lawyer of the Year” in the State of Maine for Employment Law, Individuals. Only a single lawyer in each practice area is honored as the lawyer of the year, making this accolade particularly significant. These lawyers are selected basedRead More
AUBURN, Maine – Skelton Taintor & Abbott attorney Stephen B. Wade was recently selected as 2019 “Lawyer of the Year” for Plaintiffs’ Medical Malpractice in the State of Maine. Only a single lawyer in each practice area is honored as the lawyer of the year, making this accolade particularly significant. These lawyers are selected basedRead More
AUBURN, Maine (August 15, 2018) – U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers® have released the 2019 Best Lawyers in America® list, and eight attorneys from the firm of Skelton Taintor & Abbott have been named. Best Lawyers® is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. A listing reflects the respectRead 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
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