This Handbook provides an overview of federal laws addressing employer-employee rights and obligations. Information discussed includes wages & hours, discrimination, termination of employment, pension plans and retirement benefits, workplace safety, workers' compensation, unions, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and much more in 25 pages of materials.
Labour Law Act For Employees In Montgomery
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As a salaried exempt employee, you must make at least double the yearly amount that a minimum wage hourly worker would make working a 40-hour work week each week. Beginning in 2023, California established that the minimum wage in the state is $15.50 an hour; however, depending on where you're located, it might be more.
Maryland's Wage Transparency Law requires all employers — both public and private — to disclose in both internal and external job postings, including those posted through third parties: Wage ranges (including the minimum and maximum wage); A general description of benefits; and. Any additional compensation.
Maintain Accurate Records: Keep thorough and accurate records of employee information, hours worked, wages, and any other documentation required by labor laws. This includes records of training sessions, safety inspections, and policy acknowledgments.
You and your coworkers have the right to meet and discuss workplace issues, including whether or not to be represented by a union. Employers cannot threaten, discriminate against, or otherwise take action against you for organizing or talking with your coworkers about working conditions.
Alabama primarily relies on federal legislation for civil rights protections in the labor and employment space, except for the Alabama Age Discrimination in Employment Act (AADEA), which protects workers age 40 and older from discriminatory employment decisions based on age.
A hostile work environment exists when the worker is the recipient of unwelcome conduct from a supervisor, co-worker, customer, or even contractor and the workplace becomes intimidating or offensive. Workplace behaviors that could be considered an unlawful hostile work environment include: Unnecessary touching.
HR compliance means adhering to all applicable labor laws. The larger your organization and the more geographic regions you operate in, the more regulations you must comply with.
As of January 1, 2024, the General Assembly's Fair Wage Act of 2023 increased Maryland's minimum wage from $13.25 to $15.00 an hour, while the federally-mandated minimum wage remained at $7.25 an hour (Chapter 2, Acts of 2023).
You and your coworkers have the right to meet and discuss workplace issues, including whether or not to be represented by a union. Employers cannot threaten, discriminate against, or otherwise take action against you for organizing or talking with your coworkers about working conditions.
Break Requirements Per Hours Worked: Employee Works:Break Required: More than 4 but 6 or less consecutive hours None 4 to 6 consecutive hours 15 minute break More than 6 consecutive hours 30 minute break1 more row
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Our ESS unit handles an array of employment issues, including, but not limited to, enforcement of laws concerning wages and time off. Montgomery County's Domestic Worker Law was enacted to provide domestic workers and their employers a framework to help create an employment contract.The minimum wage for 2023 varies based on the number of employees. The law applies to employers with employees whose primary work location is in Maryland even if the employer is located out of state. Maryland employers must provide employees with at least one hour of sick and safe leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year. Alabama does not have any state laws governing wage and hour issues. Employer means a person who hires a domestic worker to perform at least 20 hours of work each week during any period that is 30 days or longer. The information contained in this handbook is designed to provide employees with an overview of the employment policies for Montgomery County. We enforce the State Labor Laws for minimum wage, hours of work, employment of minors, payment of wages, farm labor, nursing mothers in the workplace, and more. Section 3. Principles.