Posts by Sarah Sawyer, Esq.
The Crucial Importance of Shareholder Agreements
When expanding your current FedEx business or embarking on a new business venture, individuals often join together to share resources…
Read MoreLegalized Marijuana and DOT Regulations: What Contractors Need to Know
The legal status of marijuana in the United States has been changing rapidly over the last decade. This quick evolution…
Read MorePersonal Guarantees of Seller Financing in FedEx Deals
Seller financing, where the company selling the business agrees to provide the funding to the buyer for a percentage of…
Read MoreIs an Individual with a Workers’ Compensation Injury Protected Under the ADA?
Companies operating in the logistics industry, whether it be as contractors for DHL, FedEx, Amazon, or the like, are all…
Read MoreThe Utility of Non-Solicitation Agreements for FedEx Contractors
A restrictive covenant is an arrangement with employees that they will not engage in particular behavior after leaving your company.…
Read MoreLegal Considerations When Running a FedEx Business Webinar
Sarah Sawyer hosted a webinar to discuss the Legal Considerations When Running a FedEx Business. A few aspects that were…
Read MorePotential Changes to Federal Overtime Pay Laws Loom
Currently, under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Motor Carrier Exemption, FedEx contractors do not have to pay drivers overtime…
Read MoreWage Deductions: When Can You Make Them?
While wage deductions can effectively recoup costs and losses from an employee, deductions from wages are heavily regulated, and contractors…
Read MoreWorkplace Compliance: Avoiding Costly Mistakes
When you get down to brass tax, the fundamentals of running a successful FedEx operation are having operational trucks and…
Read MoreTime to Care Act
The Time to Care Act has passed, and beginning on January 1, 2025, most Maryland employees can apply for paid…
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