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Tips to Prepare for an Unemployment Insurance Lower Appeal Hearing

When a claimant files for unemployment benefits, a claims examiner will contact both the employer and the claimant by telephone to get both sides of the story as to the reason for the separation from unemployment. Typically, the issue is whether the claimant engaged in misconduct, gross misconduct, or voluntarily ... More

The Use of Credit Reports for Employment Purposes

Maryland employers need to be aware of the recently passed Job Applicant Fairness Act (“JAFA”), which will go into effect on Oct. 1, 2011. JAFA prohibits most employers from using an applicant’s credit history in making the following employment-related determinations: (1) whether to deny employment to a job applicant; (2) ... More

How to Handle a Complaint of Workplace Discrimination

This entry is intended to provide some basic advice in the event of a complaint of workplace discrimination. A company’s employee handbook should include a section that outlines procedures to follow in the event of such a discrimination complaint. If your company’s handbook does not include such a section, it would ... More

Tips for Preventing the Misappropriation of Your Trade Secrets

With every passing day, it becomes easier for people to exchange information. It is more important than ever for any company to take reasonable steps to prevent the misappropriation or disclosure of its valuable trade secrets, also known as “proprietary and confidential information.” Perhaps the most important way of protecting a ... More

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