Hundreds of thousands of Marylanders will soon be able to earn sick days, thanks to state lawmakers that overturned the governor’s veto. This is a major victory for working Marylanders and for the state, as a growing body of research
Each time they get sick or need to care for a sick child, 750,000 working Marylanders are still forced to choose between their health and a day’s pay because they aren’t able to earn paid sick time at work. The
Lawmakers began considering hundreds of bills as the Maryland General Assembly began its 90-day legislative session this week. At least a handful of these bills have the potential to affect prosperity for average Marylanders for years to come. Here are
When this year’s legislative session began, there was the potential for the General Assembly to take meaningful steps to help thousands of Marylanders who struggle to make ends meet. There were also significant threats to Maryland’s future prosperity, with proposals
Position Statement Supporting Senate Bill 40Given before the Senate Finance Committee Earned sick and safe leave is good for Maryland’s workers and their employers, as well as the health and economy of the state Giving Maryland’s working men and women
Maryland workers need paid sick leave, so they can afford to take care of themselves and their families, and to protect the rest of us from getting sick. Yet more than 700,000 working Marylanders currently lack paid sick leave. The
On Monday much of the American public relaxed and enjoyed a day off for their hard work and economic contributions, celebrating the 120th Labor Day. A legal holiday since 1894, Labor Day is dedicated to American workers and their social
Earned sick and safe leave is good for Maryland’s workers and their employers, as well as the health and economy of the state Given before the Senate Finance Committee Download
Earned sick and safe leave is good for Maryland’s workers and their employers, as well as the health and economy of the state Given before the House Economic Matters Committee Download
Executive Summary Amid the slow and uneven recovery from the Great Recession and the gridlock that has become the norm at the federal level, working families in Maryland struggle to move ahead in an uncertain economy. While there has been
