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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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Republican NLRB majority to arrive earlier than expected

A recent Senate vote prevents the continuation of a Democratic majority for the next two years, signaling a …

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Juggling pay transparency across state lines

Pay transparency laws continue to spread across the United States. Learn about common challenges with these new laws …

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DOL to phase out subminimum wages for workers with disabilities

The DOL's draft rule proposes to phase out 14(c) certificates, which allow employers to pay subminimum wages to …

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Pro-labor Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer to lead DOL

by Robert S. Teachout, SHRM-SCP, Legal Editor at Brightmine A one-term Republican congresswoman may be the next Secretary …

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Navigating obstacles in the recruitment process

This resource offers guidance on how to ensure a successful recruitment process and overcome common obstacles along the …

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New Jersey pay transparency law coming in 2025

The forthcoming New Jersey pay transparency law will require covered employers operating in the state to include pay …

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DOL sheds light on expense reimbursements

In Opinion Letter 2024-01, the DOL clarified that business expense reimbursements must "reasonably approximate" the actual business expenses …

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NLRB blocks captive audience meetings

The Board ruled today in Amazon.com Services LLC that captive audience meetings violate federal labor law.

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Nebraska voters decriminalize medical marijuana

Nebraska employers may need to revise workplace drug policies following voter approval of a ballot initiative decriminalizing the …

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