Seyfarth Synopsis: As previously reported, on April 9, 2022, the Maryland General Assembly passed the Time to Care Act of 2022, enacting a Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program in Maryland and making it the tenth state...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: On Saturday, April 9, the Maryland General Assembly voted to override Governor Larry Hogan’s veto of the Time to Care Act of 2022, enacting paid family leave in Maryland. Paid leave will be available to...more
For months, Virginia employers have heard about the new wave of employee-friendly legislation that will create additional costs and challenges for Virginia employers. Today, as Virginia enters Phase 3 of its reopening plan,...more
7/1/2020
/ Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Human Rights Act ,
Low-Wage Workers ,
New Legislation ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Notice Requirements ,
Pregnancy Discrimination ,
Private Right of Action ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour
Seyfarth Synopsis: Maryland has expanded employer liability for workplace harassment this week. Legislation taking effect on October 1, 2019, amended Maryland’s non-discrimination laws by expanding the definition of employee...more
10/10/2019
/ #MeToo ,
Employee Definition ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
FEPA ,
Freelance Workers ,
Gig Economy ,
Harassment ,
Independent Contractors ,
New Legislation ,
Non-Discrimination Rules ,
Sexual Harassment ,
State and Local Government ,
State Labor Laws ,
Statute of Limitations