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  • Maryland enacts new labor‑friendly laws

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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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HR News

Pay Transparency Coming to Cleveland

Cleveland, Ohio, is the latest city to join the pay transparency trend. A new ordinance taking effect in October will …

HR News

DOL Won’t Enforce Biden-Era Independent Contractor Rule

A new enforcement policy directs US Department of Labor investigators to apply criteria that make it easier to …

HR News

REAL ID Enforcement May Disrupt Business Travel

Beginning on May 7, individuals who do not have a REAL ID document will not be able to …

HR News

California Court Approves One-and-Done Meal Break Waivers

A new ruling makes clear that California employees may waive their right to a meal break prospectively.

HR News

Washington Provides Leave for Immigration Hearings

A first-of-its-kind law allowing employees to use paid sick leave to attend immigration-related proceedings could serve as a …

Commentary and Insights

When It’s More Than a Cold: A Time Off Refresher

As with any medical issue, complications and recovery from such illnesses can vary. Here are some considerations for …

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Trump Seeks to End Title VII Disparate Impact Liability

A new Executive Order (EO) would upend federal employment discrimination law by eliminating liability for disparate impact – …

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Ohio Will Allow Employers to Post Some Notices Online

A new law expected to take effect later this summer will give employers the option to post certain …

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Washington Likely to Strengthen Fair Chance Law

The Washington legislature has passed a law that would enhance criminal background screening protections for job applicants and …

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