Archive for January 2021
Amtrak engineer’s appeal is denied.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently denied Brandon Bostian’s appeal seeking review of a lower court’s reinstatement of all charges brought against him for his role in a high-speed derailment in Philadelphia that killed eight people. The derailment occurred in May 2015, when the New York-bound train jumped the track as it rounded a curve at more than twice the 50 mph speed limit. National Transportation Safety Board investigators concluded that…
Read MoreNew Maryland Laws Taking Effect January 2021
On January 1, 2021, Marylanders awoke to several new laws that took effect. Some of the more notable changes are: Minimum Wage Increase: For most, the law that will have the most impact is the minimum wage bill. Starting January 1, 2021, the minimum wage increased from $11.00 an hour and will go up to $11.60 or $11.75, depending on the business. Organizations with at least 15 employees will…
Read MoreHere’s what you need to know about the new COVID-19 Economic Relief Bill.
After an eight-month test of endurance, Congress passed, and President Trump signed into law, a $900 billion COVID-19 relief along with a $1.4 trillion government funding package. Here are the key takeaways: Direct Payments The legislation, officially named the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, authorizes a second round of economic-impact payments, following the checks Americans received in the spring and summer. Households will receive $600 for each adult and $600 for…
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