Anthony Benito Felice II

Gov. Wes Moore signed the Maryland Worker Freedom Act (SB 417) into law earlier this spring, making Maryland the 14th state to enact what is commonly referred to as a “captive audience” meeting ban. As of Oct. 1, employers cannot penalize employees who decline to attend mandatory meetings where the employer shares opinions on political or religious matters. With the effective date just months away, Maryland employers should start preparing to ensure compliance. Key Provisions The Maryland Worker Freedom Act makes it

Many employers issue paychecks biweekly, which results in 26 pay periods per year. This year, 2026 employers will encounter an adjustment where a biweekly pay schedule may result in 27 pay periods.   Employers that started the year with a paycheck on Friday, Jan. 2, may intend to pay the final paycheck of 2026 on Thursday, Dec. 31, given that Friday, Jan. 1, 2027, is a holiday. If an employer follows this schedule, then they will have 27 pay periods this year