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    Maryland enacts new labor‑friendly laws

    This article explains two new Maryland laws that expand protections for employees related to workplace meetings on religious or political matters and strengthen the state’s role in labor relations enforcement.
























































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Maryland enacts new labor‑friendly laws

This article explains two new Maryland laws that expand protections for employees related to workplace meetings on religious …

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ICE raises the stakes for I-9 mistakes

This article explains recent changes by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that reclassify certain Form I‑9 errors …

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New Jersey adopts strict “ABC test” for independent contractors

This article explains New Jersey’s new regulations strengthening the “ABC test” for independent contractor classification and outlines how …

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Maine enacts pay transparency law

This article explains Maine’s new pay transparency law requiring employers to include pay ranges in job postings and …

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DOJ shifts approach to medical marijuana

This article explains the DOJ’s reclassification of certain medical marijuana products as Schedule III substances and outlines how …

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Virginia enacts paid family medical leave program

Virginia has enacted a statewide paid family and medical leave (PFML) insurance program requiring employer and employee payroll …

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DOL looks to “simplify” joint employment

The DOL has proposed a new joint employment rule that would clarify how employers are assessed under the …

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Ask our experts: Preparing for EEO-1 reporting

Preparing for EEO‑1 reporting? Our experts answer common questions on race and ethnicity data collection, reporting changes, and …

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Virginia enacts new heat illness-prevention law

Virginia has enacted a new heat illness‑prevention law that will require employers to implement formal prevention plans starting …

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