Coronavirus Status Update
As employee advocates, Correia & Puth is sensitive to the needs of our employees and our clients, and working to ensure that we are advancing everyone’s interests in light of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). We … Read more
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Families First Coronavirus Response Act & An Employee’s Right to Leave
Last week, Congress passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, an economic stimulus package aimed at addressing the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. The law goes into effect on April 2, 2020 and will expire … Read more
D.C. Council Enacts Legislation to Help Workers During COVID-19 Shutdowns
On March 17, 2020, the District of Columbia Council passed the D.C. COVID-19 Response Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 to provide workplace protections to D.C. workers whose employment is affected, or could be affected, by … Read more
New Law Protects Whistleblowers to Congress and Guarantees Federal Employee Paid Parental Leave
In December, Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020, Public Law No. 116-92, which was signed into law by the President on December 20, 2019. Through the passage of the … Read more
Harvey Weinstein’s accusers will probably have to pay a hefty tax bill on any settlement money
Linda Correia speaks with MarketWatch about the tax consequences experienced by survivors of sexual violence after settling their claims against Harvey Weinstein and his former production company. “‘Unlike personal injury cases where personal injury victims … Read more
Correia & Puth, PLLC welcomes Elizabeth Fletcher and Melissa Stein
Correia & Puth welcomes two new attorneys to the firm, Elizabeth Flether and Melissa Stein. Elizabeth W. Fletcher is an associate attorney with Correia & Puth, PLLC. She advocates for clients in all aspects of … Read more
Four Correia & Puth, PLLC lawyers named to 2020 Best Lawyers® list
Correia & Puth, PLLC is pleased to announce that 4 lawyers have been included in the 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best … Read more
Linda M. Correia named 2020 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” in the Washington, D.C. area
Correia & Puth, PLLC attorney Linda M. Correia is recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2020 “Lawyer of the Year” for Civil Rights Law in the Washington, D.C. area. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored … Read more
Maryland Expands the Coverage of Its Anti-Discrimination Law and Provides New Protections for Workers Who Have Experienced Harassment
On October 1, 2019, Maryland employees gained strengthened protections from discrimination, especially for employees subjected to workplace sexual harassment. The new law makes Maryland a more favorable forum to pursue employment discrimination and harassment claims … Read more
