Our ESS unit handles an array of employment issues, including, but not limited to, enforcement of laws concerning wages and time off. A guerrilla legal handbook for workers in a precarious global economy.Exceptions. Maryland law recognizes several exceptions to the common law rule of at-will employment. Workers who fall below the threshold are protected from employer mandated noncompete agreements. This fact sheet explains when eligible employees of covered employers may use FMLA leave for their own or a family member's mental health condition. The Employee and Labor Relations Division provides a variety of human resource services to address the needs of Prince George's County employees. "Workers' rights are under attack on every front. Bosses break the law every day. Have you ever felt your blood boil at work but lacked the tools to fight back and win? The new law applies to all employers, regardless of size, both public and private.