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PRIORITIZING SAFETY AT YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY

Safety Services Company

Medical insurance and workers’ compensation premiums can also take a heavy hit. No one should be permitted to leave intoxicated with the intention of operating a motor vehicle. Harassment and Discrimination. The second-most common downfall at holiday parties is the stage for harassment and discrimination.

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Contractors: Do You Have a Cell Phone Policy? Is It Time for an Upgrade?

Best Practices Construction Law

Cell phones cameras, video and audio recorder capabilities, and text functions can be an employer’s worst nightmare when it comes to harassment and discrimination claims. Time spent responding to emails, texting, and handling phone calls outside of normal work hours can be compensable for non-exempt employees.

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New Maryland Real Estate Laws from the 2020 Legislative Session

Green Building Law Update

Historic Discrimination. The Home Builder Guaranty Fund, administered by the Consumer Protection Division (CPD) of the Office of the Attorney General, allows consumers to seek compensation for actual losses resulting from an act or omission by a registered home builder who constructs a new home for a consumer. House Bill 1077 (Ch.

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