Remote and hybrid work are here to stay, and with them come new challenges for employers managing teams across state lines. While flexibility broadens access to talent, it also introduces a patchwork of compliance obligations that can expose employer…
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What’s Happening: The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed rolling back or repealing more than 60 federal regulations deemed “obsolete” by the Trump administration. These changes are now in the public comment phase. AP News: Trump’s Labor De…
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Maryland employers should be aware of a recent legal update that changes the landscape for unpaid parental leave. As of July 1, 2024, new exclusions have been added to the Parental Leave Act (PLA) — a state law that provides eligible employees of s…
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In a closely watched class-action case involving Amazon, the Maryland Supreme Court recently ruled that the “de minimis” doctrine—which allows courts to disregard trivial claims—applies to Maryland’s wage and hour laws. This decision offers…
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The wait continues. Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program has been delayed—again—pushing back the date when employers must start collecting and remitting contributions. Originally expected to launch in 2023 with benefits…
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On June 5, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark 9–0 decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, reinforcing that Title VII protections apply equally to all employees—regardless of their demographic background. Justice Keta…
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When businesses are forced to make tough decisions about layoffs or plant closures, advance planning is not just smart—it’s required by law. In Maryland, employers must be particularly cautious. The state’s Economic Stabilization Act (ESA) impo…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Baltimore MD – May 2, 2025 – Luchansky Law is pleased to announce the addition of AJ Esral and Alan M. Glickman to the Luchansky Law team. AJ Esral joined Luchansky Law as an associate in 2024. A graduate of the Univ…
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In February 2025, the Maryland Department of Labor (MD Labor) proposed extending the implementation timeline for the state’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. This adjustment aims to provide employers and workers additional ti…
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A recent report from Maryland’s Joint Enforcement Task Force on Workplace Fraud (JETF) reveals that more than 5,500 workers were misclassified as independent contractors in 2024. This misclassification not only deprives workers of essential benefit…
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