WDC supports this initiative with the requirement that these funds only be used for the installation of natural surfaces and not for synthetic surfaces(whether poured-in-place/flexipave, or synthetic turf field). There is growing, alarming evidence that synthetic turf is dangerous to our children.
This bill strengthens existing law by requiring employers to make reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants for employment who have limitations due to conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, in addition to those who need accommodations as the result of pregnancy complications.
HB1646 will help make our communities safer by keeping guns out of the hands of criminals, and will create a more secure environment for all Maryland residents.
WDC urges the passage of SB0543. This bill requires the State minimum wage to increase annually based on a gradual schedule until it reaches $15 per hour by July 1, 2023, and for tipped workers by July 1, 2025, after which it shall increase annually based on the annual growth in the Consumer Price Index. Beginning in July 1, 2026 an employer may not include a tip credit as part of a tipped worker’s wages. The bill requires a specified compensating annual rate increase for contracted community service providers.
WDC urges the passage of HB0664. This bill requires the State minimum wage to increase annually based on a gradual schedule until it reaches $15 per hour by July 1, 2023, and for tipped workers by July 1, 2025, after which it shall increase annually based on the annual growth in the Consumer Price Index.
This bill addresses and aims to eliminate current areas of weakness in the Maryland General Assembly’s internal policies against sexual harassment. SB1138 will help create a healthy and safe workplace for all who work in or with the General Assembly.
WDC urges the passage of SB0377. This bill prohibits employers from relying on past wage history information to determine an applicant’s salary, or a current employee’s salary when considering that employee for a new position, including a promotion.
This bill establishes a competitive Translation Grant program within the State Department of Education to provide grants to public schools that are experiencing a significant number of requests to translate educational materials into a student's or parent's native language.
This bill will end the perverse incentive to install unhealthy, unsanitary, unsustainable, and fiscally irresponsible synthetic surfaces, and will support the installation of healthy, sustainable, cost-effective, and durable natural surfaces in the playgrounds and athletic fields used by our children.
WDC urges the passage of SB 0859. This bill provides that employees in the legislative and executive branches of state government may be entitled to a maximum of 60 days of paid parental leave during the period of one year following the birth or adoption of a child.
WDC urges the passage of HB0775. This bill provides that employees in the legislative and executive branches of state government may be entitled to a maximum of 60 days of paid parental leave during the period of one year following the birth or adoption of a child.
2018 Written Testimony HB 0657 Motor Vehicle Insurance – Discrimination in Underwriting and Rating – Use of Marital Status or Gender
2018 Written Testimony
House Bill 0512 - Labor and Employment - Pay Scales and Wage History Information | Economic Matters Committee