Beginning on October 1, 2020, several new employment laws will take effect in Maryland. With October 1st right around the corner, employers should take the following steps to make sure they are not caught off guard. The CROWN Act When the “Creating a Respectful and...
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Federal Court Strikes Down Department of Labor Regulations Limiting Paid COVID-19 Leave
As we previously blogged, employers are obligated under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) to provide employees up to two weeks (80 hours) of paid sick leave and up to 10 weeks of paid emergency family and medical leave. Back in April, the Department...
Can My Boss Punish Me for Sharing My Political Views?
A recent study found that 62% of Americans say they are afraid to share their political views due to a fear that others might be offended. This fear is not always unwarranted. Across the country, employees have been facing discipline for expressing their views on...
2 In 10 Survey Respondents Say Women’s Gains Come At Men’s Expense
We recently passed the 100th anniversary of Women’s Suffrage. About half of Americans agree that the right to vote was the most important milestone in the advancement of women in the U.S. At the same time, a majority of American adults think we haven’t gone far enough...
Can Employees Be Fired Over Political Social Media Posts?
In the midst of the Black Lives Matter movement, thousands of people have taken to social media to express their thoughts on a variety of controversial topics. Many employees are probably wondering whether they can be disciplined for speaking their mind online. ...
Can My Boss Make Me Come Back into the Office?
Now that businesses are beginning to re-open, many employees will likely be hesitant to return to work. Can an employer force an employee to physically come into the office? What if an employee wants to continue teleworking? The answer to questions such as these...
Non-Compete Agreements in the Time Of COVID-19
A non-compete is a restrictive agreement prohibiting former employees from working for a competitor of their former employer, or to otherwise compete with them. As employees reenter the job market or start their own businesses as a result of COVID-19, the viability of...
My Hours Have Been Cut Drastically. Do I Qualify For Unemployment?
Unemployment insurance is a program that is run jointly by the states and federal government, so each state has varying rules. However, in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., you probably do qualify for unemployment insurance -- at least for partial benefits --...
Many Workers Now Qualify For Paid Coronavirus Leave
Last week, the president signed a new coronavirus emergency relief package into law. That package mandates up to two weeks of paid leave for many workers who need to take time off due to COVID-19, if they are: Ill with COVID-19 Quarantined Seeking a COVID-19 diagnosis...
Am I Essential? A Guide to Maryland’s Latest COVID-19 Order
Today, Governor Hogan issued an executive order closing all non-essential businesses in Maryland in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. The order, which goes into effect at 5pm today, explicitly states that it is not a Shelter-in-Place Order -- Maryland residents...