Position

Maryland possesses the most highly educated workforce in the U.S., which is reflected in the high income level of the state. Salaries and benefits provided by employers are used in a competitive marketplace to attract and retain talented employees. Government mandated "one-size fits all" employment policies impede an employer's ability to provide competitive incentives that meet the specialized needs of a particular employee demographic, as well as the demands of an ever-changing economic climate.

Workplace Regulation Resources

• Maryland Chamber Workplace Regulation Bill Positions
  View a list of bill positions and position statements from the Maryland Chamber of Commerce.
• Maryland Chamber Unemployment Insurance Bill Positions
  View a list of bill positions and position statements from the Maryland Chamber of Commerce.
• Maryland Chamber Workers' Compensation Bill Positions
  View a list of bill positions and position statements from the Maryland Chamber of Commerce.

Labor & Employment Posts From the Blog

• Shift Breaks Bill Coming Soon
  Wednesday, February 03, 2010 at 03:14 PM
  By Krysten Appelbaum, Communications Manager, Maryland Chamber of Commerce
• Chamber Opposes Credit Check Bill
  Wednesday, February 03, 2010 at 03:11 PM
  By Will Burns, Communications Director, Maryland Chamber of Commerce
• UI Proposal Would Weaken System, Hurt Businesses
  Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 05:23 PM
  By Will Burns, Communications Director, Maryland Chamber of Commerce
• Legislation Would Prohibit the Use of Credit Checks for Job Applicants
  Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 02:29 PM
  By Will Burns, Communications Director, Maryland Chamber of Commerce
• UI Bill Hearing is Next Week
  Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 03:58 PM
  By Allyson Black, Vice President of Government Affairs, Maryland Chamber of Commerce
• More Labor & Employment Blog Entries

Workplace Regulation News

• Lawmakers, business groups fail to reach compromise on changes to Md.'s unemployment insurance fund
  Baltimore Business Journal
• Fight gearing up in Annapolis over proposed employee break bill
  Center Maryland
• Md. unemployment reform proves tough sell
  MarylandReporter.com
• Unemployment insurance overhaul could face legislative pruning
  The Daily Record
• Business groups want unemployment benefits cut
  The Daily Record