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Employers must pay 65% of an employee's COBRA payment until September. The federal government will issue a credit to the employer through payroll tax for the portion underwritten by the employer. If you are covered by COBRA, or could have been, due to a recent layoff, you should have received a new COBRA notification in March.
The Supreme Court issued a decision clarifying that the anti-retaliation provisions of the civil rights laws cover an employee's statements in an internal investigation.
Congress passed the Lily Ledbetter Act, overturning the Supreme Court's decision in 2007 barring the courthouse doors to victims of ongoing discrimination in pay scales.
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 Baltimore-based attorney offering representation in civil litigation matters in Baltimore and surrounding counties, focusing especially on employment, business disputes, executive severance matters, real estate disputes, and wills and estates. |
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The Law Office of Mary T. Keating is located in the heart of Roland Park's business district, convenient to downtown Baltimore and Towson. Consultation is available in the area of contract negotiation, particularly employment and severance agreements, employment discrimination actions, sexual harassment, and in the area of estate administration. I represent plaintiffs and defendants, debtors and creditors. I also act as local counsel in Maryland state and federal courts. The Martindale-Hubbell legal directory has conferred its highest rating on me, AV (A for legal ability, V for very high ethics). My personal approach to the practice of law aims to advocate vigorously for my clients without encroaching on the dignity of others. I am available for free telephone consultations, and will also respond to your email questions.
To send a message to Mary T. Keating, click on the address below to write to me at marykeating at keating-law.com. (I have not provided a link to avoid having the email address harvested for spam purposes.) The office address is 728 Deepdene Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21210. Phone 410-532-8900. Fax is 410-532-8902, though I prefer email.
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