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Maryland General Assembly Passes Paid FMLA Law

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04/04/2022

FMLA, Legislative Developments, State Law

On March 31, the Maryland Senate approved the “Time to Care Act,” which will provide paid family leave to employees of businesses with 15 or more employees. The bill now goes to Governor Hogan, where it may be vetoed. However, the General Assembly passed the law with enough time to override a veto, should the Governor choose to do so. The Time to Care Act offers employees 12 weeks of partially paid family leave each year to care for themselves...

Kollman & Saucier

03/07/2022

Employment Discrimination, Legislative Developments, State Law

The Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act (FEPA) is the state analog to federal anti-discrimination laws. The law prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and disability. If an employer is found to have engaged in an unlawful employment practice under FEPA the remedies can include compensatory damages, back pay, injunctive...

Kollman & Saucier

07/07/2021

State Law, Wage & Hour

On July 1, 2021, the following minimum wage increases took effect for Montgomery County, Maryland: EMPLOYER SIZE MINIMUM WAGE RATE Large Employer (51 or More Employees) $15 Mid-Sized Employer (11 to 50 Employees) $14 Small Employer (10 or Less Employees) $13.50 Employers doing business in Montgomery County that employ 1 or more employees in the County (not counting the business owners) are subject to the requirements of...

Kollman & Saucier

06/11/2021

State Law, WARN

As you may remember, Maryland made substantial changes to its mini-WARN Act, the Economic Stabilization Act, in 2020. The major changes were outlined in our previous alert which can be found here. The most substantial change in the 2020 Act was that it required covered employers to provide 60-days’ written notice prior to implementing a reduction in force or plant closing. Previously, the notice procedures under the Maryland...

Kollman & Saucier

06/04/2021

Legal Developments, State Law

The State of Maryland has passed several new employment laws, with some set to take effect as soon as July 1, 2021. Here is a rundown: SB364- Nondisparagement Clauses in Law Enforcement Civil Claims Settlements. Prohibits non-disparagement clauses in settlement agreements for claims alleging misconduct in the performance of duties by members of the police forces for certain higher education institutions in the State of Maryland. Claims must arise...

Kollman & Saucier

04/21/2021

Legislative Developments, State Law, Workplace Safety

Last week, the Maryland General Assembly passed the Maryland Essential Workers’ Protection Act (“EWPA”) (HB 581). The EWPA, formally titled Labor and Employment – Employment Standards During an Emergency (Maryland Essential Workers’ Protection Act) was passed as emergency legislation and will take effect on the date it is signed by the governor (or the date any veto is overridden, if applicable). The EWPA solidifies how an essential...

Kollman & Saucier

04/16/2021

Employment Discrimination, State Law

The Maryland General Assembly has approved legislation aimed at expanding workplace discrimination rights and identifying trends in workplace discrimination complaints to recommend changes in policy. The bills, which now head to Governor Hogan for review, are summarized below. Employment Discrimination- Time For Filing Complaints HB290/SB455 amends Maryland’s Fair Employment Practices Act (FEPA) to extend the time period for filing a charge...

Kollman & Saucier

03/30/2021

Legislative Developments, State Law

The Maryland General Assembly has passed legislation expanding Maryland’s Flexible Leave Act (MFLA) to apply to bereavement leave. The legislation now goes to Governor Hogan’s desk for signature. The MFLA has required that Maryland private sector employers with at least 15 employees who provide paid leave to their employees allow an employee to use earned paid leave to care for immediate family members (children, spouse, and parents) with an...

Kollman & Saucier

03/26/2021

State Law, Trade Secrets & Restictive Covenants, Uncategorized

The Ban on Non-Compete Amendments Act of 2020 (the Act) is a sweeping piece of legislation that effectively bans the use of all non-compete agreements in the District of Columbia, regardless of income level. Once effective, the Act will: Prohibit the use and enforcement of non-compete agreements for all employees working in D.C., with limited exception; Prohibit anti-moonlighting and other workplace policies that prohibit an employee from...

Kollman & Saucier

02/16/2021

Agency Activity, State Law, Unemployment Insurance

According to a press release issued by the Maryland Department of Labor, states have seen a “significant spike” in fraudulent unemployment activity since passage of the Continued Assistance for Unemployed Workers Act. Part of the stimulus package signed into law by President Trump on December 27, 2020, the Act extends pandemic unemployment relief measures through March 14, 2021, with certain modifications. Key provisions include expansion...

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Maryland General Assembly Passes Paid FMLA Law

Maryland Poised To Increase Damages Caps For Discrimination Claims

Montgomery Co. Employer Alert: Minimum Wage Increase Effective July 1

Maryland’s Economic Stabilization Act (Mini-WARN Act) Changes Again

2021 - New Maryland Employment Law Round-Up

Maryland General Assembly Passes the Maryland Essential Workers’ Protection Act, Bill Currently Awaits Governor Hogan’s Action

Md. General Assembly Approves Legislation Extending Time To File Charges of Discrimination And Expanding Reporting Requirements For Local Agencies

Maryland Flexible Leave Act Expanded To Apply To Bereavement Leave

Non-Competes To Become Non-Existent in D.C.

Maryland DOL Urges Employers To Review Benefit Charge Statements For Fraudulent Activity

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