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On June 27th, 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) will go into effect. The goal of this Act is to ensure that pregnant workers receive reasonable accommodations for their known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. If...
A current case before the U.S. Supreme Court, 303 Creative v. Elenis, could have far-reaching consequences for anti-discrimination laws affecting businesses that serve the public. This case arose in Colorado, a state with anti-discrimination laws that prohibit...
Has your employer ever: Shorted you on a paycheck Bounced a paycheck Kept you on call but never paid you for your on-call time Paid you less than minimum wage Changed your timecard so it appeared you worked fewer hours than you actually did Told you you’re not...
This year's International Women's Day theme is "DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality," which focuses on closing gender gaps in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education and employment. This topic is near and dear to our mission...
While the purpose of a workplace is to complete goals and tasks for the betterment of a business, friendships and relationships in this environment are inevitable. A recent study by Gettysburg College shows that the average person spends 90,000 hours of their life at...
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently proposed a new rule that would prohibit employers from requiring their employees to sign noncompete agreements. This would have a national impact and would supersede any contrary state laws. The proposed rule would only...
If you are a private company with 50 or more employees, a public agency, or an elementary/secondary school, your business is covered under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). This act requires covered employers to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid,...
A new Act of Congress titled the “Speak Out Act” recently passed and was signed by President Biden on December 6th, 2022... Spurred on by the #MeToo Movement, this bill attempts to remove barriers to the enforcement of anti-sexual harassment and sexual assault laws in...
Our nation’s anti-discrimination laws prohibit discrimination in recruitment and hiring. Employers can’t, for example, choose to advertise jobs only to men or only to those under 40. Although illegal, it is entirely possible to target job advertisements to a...
MarylandSaves is a state-sponsored retirement savings plan which is available to the employees of participating Maryland businesses. This initiative was created to promote active saving habits for Maryland residents, and to provide a cost-effective retirement option...