March 22, 2020
COVID-19 and Unemployment Claims in the DMV
Maryland, DC and Virginia have all taken steps to expand unemployment insurance eligibility for employees impacted by COVID-19.
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The Paley Rothman Blog
Paley Rothman shares this library of resources with clients and friends of the firm to help them stay ahead of legal and business developments and trends. Here, you will find helpful tips and tools written by our employees.
May 29, 2019
Critical Common Law Marriage Update For Same Sex Couples
The District of Columbia Court of Appeals has just issued a wide-reaching decision on the issue of the retroactivity of common law marriages, particularly as applied to same sex couples. The impact is significant.
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October 28, 2016
Virginia Voters Facing a Tough Question on Election Day Regarding ‘Right-to-Work’ Law
When Virginians head to the polls on or before November 8th, they won’t just be faced with a choice between Presidential candidates and the Congressional hopefuls from their District. Among the policy initiatives on the ballot this year are two questions concerning the Virginia Constitution, one of which may have a significant impact on the Commonwealth’s labor and employment laws.
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July 8, 2016
Fourth Circuit Applies 9-Factor Joint Employer Test; Affirms Dismissal of Discrimination Case
In August 2015, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued its decision in Butler v. Drive Automotive Industries of America, Inc., wherein it expressly adopted the “joint employment doctrine” for cases brought under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Late last month, the Fourth Circuit issued an unpublished decision in the case of Greene v. Harris Corporation that dealt with the 9-part joint employer test it adopted in Butler.
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April 26, 2016
Fourth Circuit Reverses District Court’s Dismissal of Plaintiff’s Title VII Retaliation Claim
A recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit serves to once again remind employers of the dangers of treating an employee unfairly simply because he or she engaged in protected activity under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
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