Learning Solutions Leadership Series

Busted: 10 Myths about Rest Breaks and Meal Periods

Tuesday, June 2, 2026
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Employers must comply with various laws governing rest breaks and meal periods. To help you understand these obligations, we address some common misconceptions about these rules below, busting the myths and explaining the facts of each.

Virginia Expands Wage and Overtime Requirements

Tuesday, June 2, 2026
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Virginia
Virginia has enacted legislation which, among other things, clarifies the definition of wages, amends overtime and recordkeeping requirements and extends protections for violations of certain laws.

Maryland Bars Mandatory Employer Meetings on Political or Religious Matters

Tuesday, June 2, 2026
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Maryland
Maryland has enacted legislation that will prohibit employers from taking adverse action against an individual because they refuse to attend an employer-sponsored meeting regarding the employer’s opinion on religious or political matters. The law also requires employers to display a poster in the workplace and provide a notice to new hires.
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