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Today, November 5th, 2024, is Election Day. On this day, the American people cast their votes to decide who the next leader of the country will be. With Donald Trump (R), Kamala Harris (D), and various third-party candidates on the ballot, disagreements are...
Data shows that the U.S. labor market consistently has more than 7 million job openings at any given time. Despite this, the latest data from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce indicates that employers report that they face challenges finding enough employees to fill open...
Employment is a cornerstone of financial stability and personal identity for many people. It’s therefore natural to feel a sense of unease if you’re facing the possibility of termination for an accusation that is untrue. For example, some employees face disciplinary...
The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Final Rule that largely banned non-compete agreements was scheduled to take effect on September 4th; however, last week a federal court in Texas found the rule unlawful. The Texas court’s final judgment invalidated the rule,...
Under the Maryland Wage Payment and Collection Law (MWPCL), employers are required to pay their employees’ wages for all work they have performed. Wages are broadly defined as all compensation that is due to an employee, including: Commissions Bonuses Fringe benefits...
When an employee is terminated, resigns, or retires, the retention of the employee’s records must not be overlooked. This is not just a matter of organizational best practice but also a legal requirement enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...
The Maryland Child Victims Act of 2023 went into effect on October 1st, 2023. Among other things, this new law: Eliminated the Statute of Limitations: The Act has eliminated the deadline to file a civil suit for childhood sex abuse claims in Maryland. Previously,...
A recent survey of 125 corporations conducted by YourCause and the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals reveals that despite significant criticism of corporate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (“DEI”) initiatives, companies are not backpedaling on their...
Salaried employees receive a fixed, regular annual sum, the amount of which is determined by the employer. This income remains the same regardless of the number of hours worked per week. While many salaried employees are not eligible for overtime pay, some who remain...
The best way to minimize company exposure to the risk of litigation is to ensure that your managers are trained to spot employment law issues prior to escalation. Untrained managers may think they are implementing appropriate solutions to workplace disputes; however,...