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 attorneys. The information in the blogs and articles is not a substitute for legal advice and should not be relied on as such. Should you have any questions or want legal advice, please contact the attorney who wrote the blog or article.
September 12, 2019
By
Scott Mirsky on September 12, 2019
The U.S. Department of Labor recently issued an Opinion Letter clarifying that an employee who has a child with a serious medical condition is entitled to take leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act so that the parent can attend a school meeting to discuss that child’s Individualized Education Program.
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August 8, 2019
By
Scott Mirsky on August 8, 2019
Employers in the District of Columbia must allow their employees to take up to 24 hours of leave during any 12-month period to attend school-related activities.
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July 15, 2019
By
Scott Mirsky on July 15, 2019
A recent ruling from the U.S. District Court for District of Maryland highlights the importance of communicating employment policies to all employees and ensuring that those policies are consistently enforced.
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June 18, 2019
By
Scott Mirsky on June 18, 2019
A recent ruling from the US Court of Appeals for District of Columbia clarifies that employers must present evidence of clear and reasonably specific reasons for making employment-related decisions.
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May 14, 2019
By
Scott Mirsky on May 14, 2019
Summer interns must be paid unless an employer can satisfy the “primary beneficiary test.”
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