MD Minimum Wage Increases
New minimum wage requirements took effect on Jan. 1, 2024.
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HR Bulletins
Guidance on Secure 2.0 Emergency Savings Account
The U.S. Department of Labor issued guidance on the amended Employee Retirement Income Security Act, which authorized pension-linked emergency savings accounts.
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Final Rule on Independent Contractors
Effective March 11, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Final Rule addresses proper classification of independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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NLRB Adopts Expanded Joint-Employer Rule
Effective Dec. 26, 2023, a broadened standard of joint employers will take effect, impacting liability for one another’s unfair labor practices.
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PA Expands Scope of Discrimination Protections
Newly effective regulations expand the terms “sex,” “religious creed,” and “race.”
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Court Broadens Meaning of Adverse Employment Action
A new ruling will make it easier for employees to file discrimination lawsuits based on scheduling and other employment-related decisions.
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New Standard for Evaluating Work Rules
The vast majority of employers will be impacted by a new standard with gives employee interpretation of workplace policies significant weight in determining if they’re lawful.
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DE Paid Leave in Effect
Review a timeline for implementation of Delaware Paid Leave regulations, as well as requirements for employers based on the number of employees.
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MD Salary Threshold Under Ban on Non-Competes
Effective Oct. 1, 2023, the salary threshold under Maryland’s ban on noncompete agreements will increase, providing greater protections for low-wage workers.
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I-9 Form Revised, Remote Inspection Permitted
A revised Form 1-9 is now available. In addition, the USCIS announced that remote verification of documents will remain an available option under some circumstances.
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