Uber, the online ride-sharing company, has become a major player in the transportation industry in recent years. Uber relies on hundreds of thousands of drivers to transport passengers. These drivers are classified as independent contractors, and not as employees....
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Month: May 2016
Maryland Law Promotes Veteran Hiring & Promotion
On May 10, 2016, Governor Hogan enacted the Hiring and Promotion Preferences- Veterans and Their Spouses bill. The law authorizes employers to grant a preference in hiring and promotion to eligible veterans without violating State or local equal employment...
New overtime thresholds will dramatically impact employees and employers
In the coming weeks and months, the U.S. Labor Department is going to release new salary thresholds under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). These thresholds will potentially impact millions of American workers. Currently, salaried employees performing executive,...
Wage ‘Tips’ for Employers and Employees
Wage payments owed to tipped employees are frequently mishandled by employers. Under most circumstances, employers of tipped workers are permitted to pay lower wages than the standard minimum wage. Tip Credit: Employers can do this because of a concept known as a "tip...
New Montgomery County Paid Leave Requirements
Starting October 1, 2016, new paid sick leave requirements are going into effect in Montgomery County. All Montgomery County employers doing business in the county are covered by the law. Employers need to ensure they are in compliance with the new law by providing...