Guy Brenner
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Guy Brenner is a partner in the Labor & Employment Law Department and co-head of the Non-Compete & Trade Secrets Group. He has extensive experience representing employers in both single-plaintiff and class action matters, as well as in arbitration proceedings. He also regularly assists federal government contractors with the many special employment-related compliance challenges they face.
Guy represents employers in all aspects of employment and labor litigation and counseling, with an emphasis on non-compete and trade secrets issues, medical and disability leave matters, employee/independent contractor classification issues, and the investigation and litigation of whistleblower claims. He assists employers in negotiating and drafting executive agreements and employee mobility agreements, including non-competition, non-solicit and non-disclosure agreements, and also conducts and supervises internal investigations.
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Yesterday, the 2017 EEO-1 Survey became available. Private employers with 100 or more employees and federal government contractors or subcontractors with 50 or more employees and a contract/subcontract of $50,000 or more must file EEO-1 reports. As you may recall, last year the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) attempted to revise the Form EEO-1 … Continue Reading
On Friday, January 12, 2018, the Maryland Senate voted 30-17 to override Governor Larry Hogan’s veto of the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act (the “Act”) which passed the Maryland General Assembly last year. The Maryland House of Delegates overrode the veto on Thursday. Accordingly, Governor Hogan’s veto has been overridden and the Act will become … Continue Reading
On November 7, 2017, the Montgomery County Council unanimously passed a bill to increase the County’s minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2021 for employers with more than 50 employees (the “Bill”). Mid-size businesses, with 11 to 50 employees, must phase in the higher wage by 2023. Small businesses (those with fewer than 11 … Continue Reading
Key Points: The OMB has stayed the implementation of the new EEO-1 Form, which added compensation and hours worked components to the annual EEO-1 submission OMB’s decision was based in part on concerns about burdens the new form would place on employers and the questionable utility of the new information requirements Employers who must submit … Continue Reading
As loyal readers of our blog are aware, in February 2016, the EEOC released a rule to amend the Form EEO-1. The new rule requires private employers (including federal contractors) with 100 or more employees to submit pay data with their EEO-1 reports. Employers with fewer than 100 employees will still not need to file … Continue Reading
Oregon recently enacted the Oregon Equal Pay Act of 2017 (H.B. 2005) (the “Act”). The Act broadly expands Oregon’s existing equal pay protections and imposes new restrictions on Oregon employers’ use of salary histories in recruiting employees and setting compensation. Key Elements of the Act: Currently, Oregon requires only equal pay between “the sexes.” Under … Continue Reading
On May 25, 2017, Governor Larry Hogan vetoed the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act (the “Act”) that had been passed by the Maryland General Assembly. As we previously reported, had the Act been approved by Governor Hogan, it would have required employers with 15 or more employees to provide their employees with 40 hours of … Continue Reading
On April 5, 2017, the Maryland General Assembly passed the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act (the “Act”) which, if approved by Governor Larry Hogan, would require employers with 15 or more employees to provide their employees with 40 hours of paid sick and safe leave annually beginning on January 1, 2018. Smaller employers, i.e., those … Continue Reading
On April 7, 2017, the D.C. Universal Paid Leave Amendment Act of 2016 (the “Act”) (L21-0264) took effect as Congress’s 30 legislative day clock to overturn the Act via a joint resolution expired. As we have previously reported (here and here), the Act will provide workers in Washington, D.C. with eight weeks of paid leave … Continue Reading
On April 7, 2017, the D.C. Fair Credit in Employment Amendment Act of 2016 (the “Act”) (L21-0256) took effect as Congress’s review period expired. As we have previously reported (here and here), the Act amends the D.C. Human Rights Act to prohibit employers from discriminating against job applicants and current employees based on their credit … Continue Reading
On March 21, 2017, the Connecticut Supreme Court issued an important ruling, finding that an individual may be still considered an independent contractor under the state’s Unemployment Insurance Act even if he/she only provides services to one business or entity. In so doing, the Connecticut Supreme Court reversed a decision by the Unemployment Insurance Board finding … Continue Reading
The D.C. Universal Paid Leave Amendment Act of 2016 (the “Act”) has been submitted to Congress for a 30-legislative-day period of review. Presuming that the Act does not get overturned by Congress and the President, it is projected to become law on April 7, 2017. As we previously reported (here and here), the Act provides … Continue Reading
On February 15, 2017, Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the Fair Credit in Employment Amendment Act of 2016 (the “Act”). As previously reported, the Act, if it becomes law, will amend the D.C. Human Rights Act to prohibit employers from discriminating against job applicants and current employees based on their credit information. The Act will now … Continue Reading
As we previously reported, in December 2016 the D.C. Council passed the Universal Paid Leave Amendment Act of 2016 (the “Act”). If it becomes law, the Act will provide all full and part time private sector workers in D.C. with eight (8) weeks of paid leave to care for a new child, six (6) weeks … Continue Reading
On December 20, 2016, the District of Columbia Council passed the Fair Credit in Employment Amendment Act of 2016 (B21-0244) (the “Act”) which, if enacted, would amend the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977 to prohibit employers from discriminating against job applicants and current employees based on their credit information. On February 2, 2017, the … Continue Reading
Yesterday (January 23, 2017), Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett vetoed legislation that the Montgomery County Council approved last week that would have increased the County’s minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2020. In our previous analysis of this development, we noted that such a veto was possible. Despite the veto, the prospect of an … Continue Reading
On January 17, 2017, the Montgomery County Council approved legislation that would increase the County’s minimum wage to $15 per hour for employers with 26 or more employees by July 1, 2020, and for all other employers by 2022. The Council approved the bill, Human Rights and Civil Liberties – County Minimum Wage – Annual … Continue Reading
Yesterday (December 20, 2016), the District of Columbia Council passed a bill that would create one of the country’s most generous paid family leave programs. If it becomes law, the Universal Paid Leave Amendment Act of 2016 (the “Act”) will provide all full and part time private sector workers in Washington, D.C. with eight weeks … Continue Reading
The Obama administration has finalized a number of employment-related regulations over the past few months, including rules on overtime, worker benefits, paid sick leave for employees of federal contractors, and union elections. Additional regulations may be finalized prior to the commencement of the Trump Administration. Finalizing a regulation does not mean, however, that it will … Continue Reading
Seattle, known for its employee-friendly ordinances, has passed a law regulating how large retailers, full-service restaurants, fast food restaurants, and coffee shops schedule and pay their hourly, non-exempt workers. Seattle is the second city, after San Francisco, to provide workers with scheduling protections. The new ordinance will add a new chapter 14.22 to the Seattle … Continue Reading
Earlier this week, the New York State Court of Appeals in Yoga Vida NYC, Inc. v. Commissioner of Labor., No. 130 (N.Y. Oct. 25, 2016), issued a rare decision concerning an unemployment determination, reversing the Appellate Division and concluding that the employer yoga studio did not exercise sufficient control over certain of its instructors to create … Continue Reading
On October 1, 2016, the Montgomery County, Maryland Earned Sick and Safe Leave Act (the “Act”) went into effect. As a reminder, the Act, provides paid sick leave to all employees working in Montgomery County, Maryland (the “County”), regardless of how many workers an employer employs. In addition to the various other obligations under the … Continue Reading
As reported today in Politico, the EEOC’s final regulations revising the EEO-1 report will be released this week. The new regulations will revise the annual EEO-1 report to require employers to provide certain wage and hour data regarding their employees to the EEOC on an annual basis. Our blog post on the proposed rule can be … Continue Reading
Maryland’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (the “Act”) is scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2016. The Act amends Maryland’s existing Equal Pay law, expanding its protections against wage discrimination on the basis of sex in a number of significant ways. The Act represents another example of the growing trend of new pay … Continue Reading
2017 Form EEO-1 Survey Now Available
By Connie Bertram, Guy Brenner and Alex Weinstein on Posted in Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation
Maryland Senate Overrides Governor’s Veto of Paid Sick Leave Law
By Guy Brenner and Emilie Adams on Posted in Leaves of Absences
Montgomery County Council Approves Increase In Minimum Wage to $15 Per Hour
By Guy Brenner and Emilie Adams on Posted in Wage and Hour
New EEO-1 Form Put On Hold: Employers Have Until March 31, 2018 To Submit Prior Version Of EEO-1 Form
What Is Going On With The Revised EEO-1 Form? Acting EEOC Chair Provides Insight Into Its Status
Oregon Expands Pay Equity Protections
By Guy Brenner and Amy Blackwood on Posted in Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation, Wage and Hour, Workplace Policies and Procedures
Maryland Governor Vetoes Paid Sick Leave Law
By Guy Brenner and Ryan Hutzler on Posted in Workplace Policies and Procedures
Maryland General Assembly Sends Paid Sick Leave Law To Governor
By Guy Brenner and Ryan Hutzler on Posted in Workplace Policies and Procedures
D.C. Universal Paid Family Leave Law Now In Effect
By Guy Brenner and Ryan Hutzler on Posted in Workplace Policies and Procedures
NOW IN EFFECT: D.C. Law Restricts Employers From Making Credit Check Inquiries
By Guy Brenner and Ryan Hutzler on Posted in Workplace Policies and Procedures
Connecticut Supreme Court Issues Important Clarification For Independent Contractor Test
By Guy Brenner and Carolyn M. Dellatore on Posted in Independent Contractor, Wage and Hour
D.C. Universal Paid Family Leave Bill Submitted To Congress, But Changes Are Still Possible
By Guy Brenner and Ryan Hutzler on Posted in Workplace Policies and Procedures
D.C. Mayor Signs Bill Restricting Employers From Making Credit Check Inquiries
By Guy Brenner and Ryan Hutzler on Posted in Workplace Policies and Procedures
D.C. One Step Closer To Providing Employees Up To 8 Weeks Of Paid Leave
By Guy Brenner and Ryan Hutzler on Posted in Workplace Policies and Procedures
D.C. Fair Credit in Employment Amendment Act Sent To Mayor For Approval
By Guy Brenner and Ryan Hutzler on Posted in Workplace Policies and Procedures
Montgomery County Minimum Wage Increase Vetoed
By Guy Brenner and Ryan Hutzler on Posted in Wage and Hour, Workplace Policies and Procedures
Montgomery County Council Approves Increase In Minimum Wage to $15 Per Hour
By Guy Brenner and Ryan Hutzler on Posted in Wage and Hour, Workplace Policies and Procedures
Breaking: D.C. Council Passes Generous Employee Paid Leave Mandate
By Guy Brenner and Ryan Hutzler on Posted in Leaves of Absences
The Potential Impact Of The Congressional Review Act On New Employment Regulations In Light Of The Recent Election
By Guy Brenner, Daniel Davis and Ryan Hutzler on Posted in Workplace Policies and Procedures
Seattle Becomes Second City to Pass “Secure Scheduling” Ordinance
By Guy Brenner and Elaine H. Lee on Posted in Wage and Hour, Workplace Policies and Procedures
Yoga Instructors Can Be Independent Contractors, Says NY Court of Appeals
By Allan Bloom, Guy Brenner and Carolyn M. Dellatore on Posted in Independent Contractor, Wage and Hour
Reminder – Montgomery County, Maryland Employers: The Earned Sick and Safe Leave Act Is Now In Effect
By Guy Brenner and Alex Weinstein on Posted in Leaves of Absences, Vacation policy, Workplace Policies and Procedures
EEOC Reported To Be Close To Issuing New EEO-1 Regulations
Maryland Employers: Are You Ready? The Maryland Equal Pay for Equal Work Act Goes Into Effect October 1, 2016
By Guy Brenner and Alex Weinstein on Posted in Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation
