Employers in Maryland will soon have to fund and administer a new paid leave benefit to employees in the state. Last week, Maryland’s legislature overrode a veto from Governor Larry Hogan to push through the Time to Care Act,...more
On January 6, 2021, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) published its final rule clarifying who is an independent contractor, rather than an employee covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA). The factors are the same as...more
On September 22, 2020, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) released a proposed rule providing a more employer-friendly interpretation of independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
The proposed rule...more