Maryland Enacts Paid Sick and Safe Leave

On January 12, the Maryland General Assembly voted to override Governor Larry Hogan’s veto of paid sick and safe leave legislation and the Healthy Working Families Act became law. Normally, legislation takes effect 30 days after a veto-override vote, meaning the law would take effect on February 11, but emergency legislation has been introduced that…

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Cellcontrol: An Easy Solution for a Serious Problem

You probably don’t need statistics to tell you that distracted driving is a huge problem. Take a glance at other drivers and you’ll almost always find someone looking down at his or her phone instead of watching the road. For many, “distracted driving” translates to “teens texting.” And while it is a huge problem with…

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Preventing Workplace Harassment Claims

With all the recent attention devoted to instances of sexual harassment in Hollywood, Washington and elsewhere, and the corresponding #metoo movement, employers are rightfully concerned about workplace harassment and its potential liability. A single claim can have major repercussions for an employer, and even in a best-case scenario will consume large amounts of time and…

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New Year, New Changes

As always, the turning of that last page on the calendar brings legislative changes to the worlds of benefits and compliance. Here’s a look at highlights of the changes thus far for 2018: Minimum Wage Changes in Many States While the federal minimum wage rate remains at $7.25 per hour, some 20 states have adopted…

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