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Minimum Wage & Poster Changes Introduced in 2024

Each year, businesses’ are impacted by new employment regulations, and one such regulation being introduced in 2024 is the minimum wage increase in several cities, counties and states across the U.S.  While many of you compensate employees above the minimum wage, you still need to be aware of the changes. We recommend you do the …

Understanding Maryland’s Updated Non-Compete Agreement Laws

In a significant development for employers in Maryland, Senate Bill 591 has introduced modifications to the salary threshold that determines the permissibility of non-compete provisions in employment contracts. As of January 1, 2024, Maryland employers are now prohibited from requiring employees earning $46,800 or less annually to enter into non-compete agreements. This represents a substantial …