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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 …

Do You Classify As A Joint Employer? Not Knowing Can Lead To Serious Implications

A recent development by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is reshaping the responsibilities and liabilities of businesses. The new joint employer rule, effective December 26, 2023, introduces significant changes to the criteria for determining joint employer status under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).  While there isn’t one sole definition of joint employment, there …