The prestigious Columbia Journalism Review (CJR) recently published an exposé on how women are treated in the field of photojournalism, and the results are stark. Women across the industry said that sexual harassment and misconduct are routine and broadly tolerated by...
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Month: July 2018
How Employers Should Calculate The FMLA’s 12-Month Period
Under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, covered employees are entitled to take up to 12 workweeks of unpaid leave during a single 12-month period. The leave can be used to care for a personal medical condition, to care for certain family members' serious...
Maryland employers: Are your contracts ready for October?
Changes are coming for Maryland employers in terms of how they handle sexual harassment claims. In fact, the new Disclosing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Act of 2018 goes into effect October 1, 2018. Employers who fail to take action by then could find themselves...
Volkswagen Accused Of Shedding Older People To Promote Young Image
According to a 53-year-old former assistant manager in logistics at Volkswagen AG, the automaker told employees that it wanted to cast off it's "old diesel image." That makes sense, as Volkswagen's diesel image has cost the company some $30 billion in expenses. In...
Developing An Engaging, Effective Anti-Sexual Harassment Training
The #MeToo and #TimesUp movements have put a spotlight on sexual harassment, especially when it occurs in the workplace. Most employers want a culture free of discrimination and harassment, but it can be a challenge to create effective training programs. Luckily, a...
Local Minimum Wage Increases
As of July 1, 2018, the minimum wage for the state of Maryland, District of Columbia, and Mongtomery County, Maryland all increased. The following increases immediately take effect as of Sunday: The state of Maryland minimum wage is now $10.10 per hour; In Montgomery...