A decision issued by the United States Supreme Court on February 22, 2023, reminds employers that in order for the highly compensated employee exemption to the overtime requirement to apply, the employee must be paid a salary. A highly compensated employee under the FLSA is defined as an employee who earns a total annual compensation…
Bangor, Maine, February 27, 2023 – Rudman Winchell is pleased to announce that attorney Adria Y. LaRose has joined the firm as part of our litigation practice group. Adria joins Rudman Winchell after time spent working in the U.S. District Court, District of Maine, office for U.S. Magistrate Judge John C. Nivison. Adria began her…
You will likely recall that several years ago, we were successful in arguing that medical marijuana was not a compensable form of treatment under the Maine Workers’ Compensation Act. That decision was affirmed by the Maine Law Court, which held that the Workers’ Compensation Board cannot order an employer to engage in conduct that could…
Bangor, Maine, January 1, 2022 – Our law firm is pleased to announce that attorneys Kristy M. Hapworth and Michael A. Hockenbury have been named to the partnership of Rudman Winchell, effective January 1st. As partners, both Kristy and Mike will continue to provide exceptional service and advocacy for their clients and we are excited…
Bangor, Maine, January 1, 2022 – Rudman Winchell is pleased to announce that attorneys Candace T. Augustine and Stephen W. Wagner have been named senior counsel. Candace and Stephen have been promoted to this senior position because of their deep understanding of their practice areas and their record of success on behalf of their clients….
Your business plan and your legacy should read like a good book. It begins with an introduction to your team, organization and management structure (the main characters), describes your company and the services to be provided (the setting), and provides some background to your financial goals and projections (the plot). Next comes the heart of the…
The Maine DOL has issued an interpretive guidance on the new legislation addressing vacation entitlement upon cessation of employment. These are the relevant points: As stated in the law, it only applies to private employers with at least 11 employees. The guidance clarifies that those employees are employees “who work” in Maine. It gives the…
Estate planning is a personalized process impacted by each individual’s unique family and financial circumstances. Estate planning attorneys are often asked the following questions, and the answers are important to understand as you prepare your estate plan. 1. What Is the Difference Between a Will and a Trust? A will is a document that directs…
Bangor, November 3rd, 2022 – US News & World Report® and Best Lawyers® have recognized Rudman Winchell in its Bangor Metro Area Best Law Firms rankings for 2023. Rudman Winchell is recognized as a Tier 1 law firm in the practice areas of Employment Law – Management and Real Estate Law. Rudman Winchell is also…
Daylight Savings Time (DST) will come to an end this weekend, November 6 at 2:00 a.m., and we will set our clocks back. In addition to making it woefully dark in the afternoon, this tradition also can potentially impact nonexempt employees who are working at that time. Under the FLSA, time worked by a nonexempt…
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