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Friday Factoid Quiz: Taurus
April 20 through May 21 marks the season of Taurus, the astrological zodiac sign represented by the symbol of a bull. In honor of this month, test your knowledge of these bull-themed logos and creative works.
The Gimme – FAR Clauses
So short and simple, don’t take it for granted… but take a minute to read me!
Legal Alert – Payroll Data Due September 30th
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantThe EEOC announced a court-approved deadline of September 30 for all employers of 100 or more employees to collect and report to the EEOC data on hours and wages for all job positions broken down by race, sex and ethnicity. With this information, the government…
Camp Attaway
Camp Attaway Due to the ever present generosity of Steve and Patty Wecker, Cured/18th & 21st was the scene of a Gin & Jazz fundraiser for Camp Attaway. And, what a perfect setting for that theme! Flappers and boas were everywhere, in a place that was made for that atmosphere. Delicious food and amazing Prohibition…
Arbitration Gets Another Boost From Supreme Court
In response to the explosion in wage-hour cases, companies began requiring employees to individually arbitrate any employment related claim. Soon thereafter, the Department of Labor and plaintiffs’ lawyers began challenging such arbitration, claiming it infringed on the rights of employees to act collectively. Ultimately, this dispute reached the Supreme Court, which held that employers could…
Employee Absences & FMLA: HR Tips Based on New Guidance from the Courts
Employee illness can be stressful for everyone. The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1991 requires employers with 50 or more employees to provide 12-weeks of absences without penalty for those with qualifying conditions. Employers face potential liability for terminating employees entitled to FMLA. That being said, a recent court decision from Texas illustrates that…
D.C. Property Management Minute: How to handle a case on the D.C. Superior Court’s Housing Conditions calendar
When it comes to property management, the District of Columbia has a unique set of laws. Join Billy each week as he gives you advice on dealing with a common property management problem in D.C. and how to quickly solve it.
Read Delete: America’s Best Large Employers
The United States is home to many prolific companies, more importantly, it is also home to some of the nicest. 50,000 employees, at large (5,000+ employees) companies, nonprofit institutions…
You Bet!: A Guide to the Legalization of Sports Gambling in the District of Columbia
On May 14, 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its decision in Murphy v. NCAA, which allowed for states to determine whether to legalize sports gambling in their respective jurisdictions. In the aftermath of the Murphy decision, the District of Columbia passed the Sports Wagering Lottery Amendment Act of 2018 (D.C. Act…
Weekly Scenario: Two Employers and Two Retirement Plans
Question: I work for two employers are am covered under retirement plans offered by both of my employers. Can I contribute the maximum salary deferral amount under both retirement plans?
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