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Minimum wage hike would boost economy or destroy jobs, friends and foes say

by Len Lazarick | March 10, 2013 | News | 3 |

An initiative to raise minimum wage to $10 an hour in two years promises to be among the most controversial economic issues debated at the Maryland General Assembly this year. Sponsored by Sen. Rob Garagiola, D-Montgomery, and Del. Aisha Braveboy, D-Prince George’s, the initiative would reshape the state’s job market for low income workers.

Paid sick leave supported in poll, but businesses leery

by Len Lazarick | February 27, 2013 | News | 4 |

An overwhelming 82% of Maryland voters support a proposal to force all employers to provide paid sick days based upon the number of hours worked, according to a poll done for the Jobs Opportunities Task Force. This poll comes in advance of hearings Wednesday on several pieces of legislation that seek to expand worker’s rights and increase employers’ obligations

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Minimum wage hike would boost economy or destroy jobs, friends and foes say

Paid sick leave supported in poll, but businesses leery

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