by RKW Law Group | Mar 6, 2025 | Insights
Attempting to increase the effectiveness of its wage laws, the Maryland General Assembly passed HB0136 which makes it illegal to retaliate against employees complaining about violations of various wage laws and gives enforcement powers to the DOL to pursue claims of...
by RKW Law Group | Mar 6, 2025 | Insights
With the holidays approaching, many employers find themselves in the unenviable position of needing to adjust on the fly to employees unexpectedly missing time. While employers may preserve some rights to enforce notice and verification requirements for employee leave...
by RKW Law Group | Mar 6, 2025 | Insights
Do you have a son or daughter who is heading off to college soon? If so, you are likely focused on packing up belongings and shopping for supplies in preparation for a move into a dorm or an apartment. Although college is an exciting time, it is the beginning of your...
by RKW Law Group | Mar 6, 2025 | Insights
In general, employees and employers who work in specified facilities and who care for or supervise children are required to apply for a national and State criminal history records check at any designated law enforcement office in the State or other location approved...
by RKW Law Group | Mar 6, 2025 | Insights
On April 11, 2022, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed HB 1173 into law, replacing various provisions of the Virginia Overtime Wage Act (VOWA) making Virginia law more consistent with the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).Under the revised law set to take...
