Businesses scrambling to meet the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) filing deadlines under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) can breathe a little easier. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has announced that it will not enforce…
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In a significant development, the Maryland Department of Labor has proposed delaying the implementation of the state’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. This postponement aims to provide additional time for businesses and empl…
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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has recently announced several changes under the leadership of Acting Chair Andrea Lucas. These actions are part of an effort to refocus the agency’s mission on protecting women from sexua…
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The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently published its final rule (89 FR 1638) addressing how to determine whether a worker is classified as an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). This rule…
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LThe Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993 grants eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave annually for specific family and medical reasons. While FMLA leave is typically unpaid, employees may choose—or employers may r…
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The injunction comes in response to legal challenges raised by business groups, which argued that the CTA’s requirements posed undue burdens on small businesses. While this ruling provides temporary relief, it is important to note that it is a prel…
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Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) that significantly increased the salary thresholds for exempt employees. This change, which aimed to extend overtime eligibility to an…
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TrueStart Transport LLC, a Maugansville-based freight and heavy-haul trucking provider, has been ordered by the U.S. Department of Labor to pay $46,094 in back wages and damages to an employee wrongfully terminated for refusing to drive an oversized…
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Maryland is preparing to implement the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Program: Are you Prepared? Maryland is on track to implement the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Program, which will enable eligible employees to take paid t…
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As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape hiring practices, employers are increasingly facing legal challenges related to potential discrimination. The recent Workday AI Bias Lawsuit serves as a significant reminder of the risks associated…
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