Maryland SB831 strengthens labor protections for minors, private employees, and state employees by increasing penalties for violations, prohibiting.

Maryland SB831 enhances labor protections by increasing penalties for violations of child labor laws and unfair labor practices. It prohibits executive branch units from seeking federal waivers of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The bill also establishes jurisdiction for the Public Employee Relations Board over private employee labor disputes, allowing private employees to petition the Board for relief. The Board can certify exclusive bargaining representatives, order arbitration, and resolve unfair labor practice cases.

Maryland SB831 strengthens labor protections for minors, private employees, and state employees by increasing penalties for violations, prohibiting.

Maryland SB831 enhances labor protections by increasing penalties for violations of child labor laws and unfair labor practices. It prohibits executive branch units from seeking federal waivers of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The bill also establishes jurisdiction for the Public Employee Relations Board over private employee labor disputes, allowing private employees to petition the Board for relief. The Board can certify exclusive bargaining representatives, order arbitration, and resolve unfair labor practice cases.