New Overtime Rules Expected to Benefit Thousands of Marylanders
More than 200,000 Marylanders who until now couldn’t receive overtime pay even when they worked extra hours stand to benefit read more
A $15 Minimum Wage Would be Good for Maryland Workers and Boost the Economy
Many hardworking Maryland families struggle to pay bills and put food on the table because they are not paid enough read more
2016 Session Leaves Missed Opportunities to Help Working Marylanders
When this year’s legislative session began, there was the potential for the General Assembly to take meaningful steps to help read more
Investing in child care could save Maryland families thousands of dollars each year
As parents throughout the state already know, enrolling an infant in daycare in Maryland can now costs more than the read more
Fairer Scheduling Would Make it Easier for Part-Time Workers to Keep Their Jobs
Given before the House Economic Matters Committee
The Maryland Center on Economic Policy Supports House Bill 1175
Many Maryland families read more
Ensuring Equal Wages Will Help Women Support Their Families, Local Economy
Position Statement in support of House Bill 1003
Given before the Economic Matters Committee
Prohibiting employers from paying lower wages read more
Paid Family and Medical Leave Promotes a Healthier and More Effective Workforce
Position Statement in support of House Bill 740
Given before the Economic Matters Committee
A state-run family and medical insurance read more
Child care subsidies support working families
Child care subsidies have been an important part of helping families get and maintain employment, as we’ve previously reported. With read more
The EITC Cannot Fight Poverty Alone
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a powerful tool for helping low-income working families, but to effectively raise Marylanders read more
Support for Raising Minimum Wage Gains Momentum
Last week, both Governor O’Malley and President Obama expressed support for raising the minimum wage. In the coming legislative session, read more
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