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Articles Discussing General Topics In Maryland Labor & Employment Law.

Maryland Joins New York with a BIPA-like Biometric Privacy Bill

February 22, 2021 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (MD)

Jackson Lewis

On January 13, House Delegate Sara Love Introduced the “Biometric Identifiers and Biometric Information Privacy Act” (the “Act”) substantially modeled after the Biometric Information Privacy Act in Illinois, 740 ILCS 14 et seq. (the “BIPA”). Enacted in 2008, the Illinois BIPA only recently triggered an avalanche of class actions in Illinois,

Maryland’s Montgomery County Amends, Expands Its ‘Ban-the-Box’ Law

December 7, 2020 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (MD)

Jackson Lewis

Maryland’s Montgomery County has enacted an amendment to the county’s ban-the-box legislation that increases restrictions on employers during the hiring process. The Amendment will take effect on February 19, 2021.

Montgomery County, MD Amends Ban-the-Box Legislation

November 27, 2020 | Littler Filed Under: General (MD)

Littler

On November 20, 2020, the Montgomery County, Maryland Council approved amendments to its 2014 “ban-the-box” legislation.  The original legislation (Bill 36-14) prohibited employers with 15 or more full-time employees in Montgomery County from conducting a criminal background check of a job applicant, or otherwise inquiring about the criminal or

Montgomery County, MD Lowers Standard for Proving Harassment in the Workplace

October 22, 2020 | Littler Filed Under: General (MD)

Littler

On October 6, 2020, the County Council for Montgomery County, Maryland unanimously voted to significantly revise its Human Rights Law as it relates to harassment in the workplace.

Maryland Enters Stage Three of the “Maryland Strong: Road to Recovery” Plan

September 10, 2020 | Littler Filed Under: General (MD)

Littler

Maryland Governor Hogan moved the state into Stage Three of its reopening plan on September 4, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. in Order 20-09-01-01. This move permits practically all Maryland businesses to open, including theaters.  Marylanders are strongly encouraged to follow the most current guidance from the U.S.

Maryland Phase Three: Movie Theaters, Live Entertainment Venues Permitted to Reopen

September 8, 2020 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (MD)

Jackson Lewis

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has signed a new Executive Order (EO) reopening movie theaters and live entertainment venues, subject to limitations and local regulation. Additionally, the EO permits retail stores and houses of worship to increase capacity from 50% to 75%, subject to local regulation.

Maryland Expands Face Covering Requirement, Unemployment Benefits, Issues Travel Advisory

August 6, 2020 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (MD)

Jackson Lewis

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has issued a new Executive Order (EO) requiring all people older than five to wear face coverings in indoor public spaces and outdoors where social distancing is not possible. 

Maryland Enacts Mandatory State WARN Act Requirements and Imposes Additional Employer Obligations and Penalties

May 22, 2020 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: General (MD)

In a move that could impact many Maryland employers, the Maryland General Assembly has made a major change to the state’s version of the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act or its “mini-WARN” law.

Maryland Initiates its Reopening Plan While Washington, D.C. Extends its Stay-at-Home Order and Implements Face Covering Requirement

May 20, 2020 | Littler Filed Under: General (MD)

Littler

As the world slowly returns to some semblance of normalcy, the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia recently announced varying plans as to when they will reopen and what reopening will look like.  Virginia previously unveiled its three-phase reopening plan.  Following Virginia’s lead, Maryland also announced it would follow

Maryland and DC Change COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Orders and Regulations

May 15, 2020 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: General (MD)

There have been several recent and important developments in the on-going COVID-19 pandemic response in the District of Columbia and Maryland that affect employers.

Key Legislation Emerging from Maryland and Local Ordinances to Remember

May 15, 2020 | Littler Filed Under: General (MD)

Littler

It is safe to say that spring 2020 will not soon be forgotten. While the COVID-19 pandemic dominated the news and the attention of federal and state governments alike, the Maryland General Assembly passed several new laws affecting the workplace. In addition to the emergency measures implemented to address

Maryland Enacts Mandatory WARN Act Obligations for Even Small Job Actions

May 12, 2020 | Littler Filed Under: General (MD)

Littler

Maryland recently enacted amendments to its Economic Stabilization Act to require that an employer implementing a “reduction in operations” must provide 60 days’ advance notice to employees and others, and also provide continuation of health, pension, severance and/or other benefits to affected employees on terms yet to be developed

Maryland Governor Outlines Phased Reopening Plan Post-COVID-19 Shutdown

April 28, 2020 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (MD)

Jackson Lewis

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has introduced the Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery, a three-stage plan for the state to restart its economy and begin lifting COVID-19 restrictions.

Maryland Mandates Face Coverings at Retail Stores, On Public Transportation under COVID-19 Emergency

April 20, 2020 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (MD)

Jackson Lewis

People in Maryland must wear face coverings at retail stores (i.e., grocery stores, pharmacies, liquor stores, and restaurants) and on all forms of public transportation under a new Executive Order signed by Governor Larry Hogan. The Order also establishes other physical distancing requirements for retail establishments.

Maryland Issues Stay-At-Home Order; Travelers Into Maryland Ordered To Self-Quarantine

April 1, 2020 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (MD)

Jackson Lewis

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has signed a new Executive Order (Order) that mandates all individuals living in Maryland to stay at home unless they work in “Essential Businesses,” are engaged in “Essential Activities,” or are engaged in other limited activity. The Order went into effect at 8:00 p.m. on March 30, 2020, and will remain effective until after the termination of the state of emergency and the proclamation of the catastrophic health emergency has been rescinded, or until rescinded, superseded, amended, or revised by additional orders.

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