July 1 Deadline for Maryland Employers to Report Harassment Settlements

  On May 15, 2018, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan signed into law the Disclosing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Act of 2018 (the “Act”). The Act, which went into effect on October 1, 2018, prohibits employers, regardless of size, from requiring employees enter into mandatory arbitration for sexual harassment or retaliation claims. Additionally, employers with… More

New Maryland Unemployment Insurance Notice

The Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) has released a notice providing a template for use by employers in communicating to employees the availability of unemployment compensation via letters, emails and text messages.   Employers can find a link to the notice HERE. Contact info: Meredith S. Campbell Chair, Employment and Labor Group,… More