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Wednesday, May 25, 2011

June 16th Workplace Privacy Seminar

Smith & Downey will be sponsoring a free breakfast seminar on June 16th to discuss Workplace Privacy. See the attached for further details on topics and how to register.

We have seen a substantial increase in the number of inquiries regarding privacy-related issues. These questions pertain to both the acquisition of “private” information about employees and job applicants and the protection of an employer’s “private” information such as its trade secrets.

In response, we are sponsoring a breakfast seminar that will discuss the following issues:

ACQUISITION OF PRIVATE INFORMATION ABOUT EMPLOYEES/APPLICANTS
1. Background checks, including an overview of applicable federal (e.g., Fair Credit Reporting Act) and state (e.g., Maryland Job Applicant Fairness Act) laws;
2. The non-health plan-related laws governing an employer's acquisition of employee medical and genetic information;
3. Drug and alcohol testing;
4. Criminal history considerations;
5. Social media considerations;
6. Social Security numbers (and related issues); and
7. Miscellaneous privacy issues, including employee use of employer telephones and computers.

PROTECTION OF EMPLOYER’S PRIVATE INFORMATION
1. Overview of Uniform Trade Secrets Act; and
2. Use of non-disclosure, non-compete and trade secret agreements.

The seminar will be held at Abilities Network, 8503 Lasalle Road, Towson, Maryland 21286, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2011.

Continental breakfast will be provided and there is no charge for the seminar. Space is limited, so please contact Jamie Pasko at jpasko@smithdowney.com or 410-321-9000 if you would like to reserve a spot.
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Monday, May 23, 2011

Managing Health Care Costs

With the rising cost of gas prices we all need to look for ways to reduce other expenses. One way is to review your health care costs by using generic prescription drugs and in-network health care providers. CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield has useful tools on their website to help you with this task. Go to the following link to see how you can reduce your health care costs.

https://member.carefirst.com/wps/portal/Member/FinancialResources/CareCosts?WCM_GLOBAL_CONTEXT=/wcmwps/wcm/connect/Content-Member/CareFirst/MemberPortal/FinancialResources/noTabStandard/ManagingCareCosts
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Thursday, May 12, 2011

Health Care Reform

Do you have questions on health care reform and its impact to you? If so, click on the following link to be directed to Health Care Reform Information on the CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield website.

https://member.carefirst.com/wps/portal/Member/FinancialResources/HealthReformImpact?WCM_GLOBAL_CONTEXT=/wcmwps/wcm/connect/Content-Member/CareFirst/MemberPortal/HealthReform/Tab/hrReformNews
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