The Maryland Hotel & Lodging Association (MHLA) hosted an exclusive member webinar on October 26, featuring the Maryland Department of Labor to provide members with important information and guidance on Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. The informative... Continue Reading
The Maryland Worker Freedom Act took effect October 1, 2026, and requires employers to begin providing employee notices on November 1, 2026. The Maryland Department of Labor has published guidance and official notices to assist employers with understanding the new law. Key Provisions of the... Continue Reading
The Maryland Department of Labor (MDOL) has shared important updates regarding annual human trafficking prevention training certification for Maryland hotels. MDOL plans to publish a list of hotels they identify as compliant on its human trafficking webpage in a few weeks. Before publishing the... Continue Reading
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has released fiscal year 2027 per diem rates for federal employees traveling in the continental United States, including updated lodging rates for several Maryland markets. Beginning October 1, 2026, the standard CONUS lodging rate will increase by... Continue Reading
NEW MHLA MEMBER BENEFIT: 15% OFF AHLEI TRAINING Continue Reading
Section 15–210 of the Maryland Business Regulation Article requires Maryland innkeepers to take several steps related to the identification, reporting and prevention of human trafficking. Annual Employee TrainingInnkeepers must provide employees with annual training approved by the State of... Continue Reading
The law requires Maryland innkeepers to provide human trafficking prevention training to all employees annually, including a requirement for new hires to be trained within 90 days. Continue Reading
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) has announced that the BEPS Portal is now accepting the $100 Reporting Fee that is due along with 2025 third party verified benchmarking by June 30, 2026. Continue Reading
Annual benchmarking report due June 1. Continue Reading
The law authorizes Baltimore City to enter into Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreements with qualifying projects located within the Downtown RISE District. Continue Reading
MDE extends deadline to June 30, 2026 — plus a complimentary compliance resource for members Continue Reading
Mayor Scott has signed Council Bill 25-0116, “An Ordinance Concerning Security Guards – Compensation”. Throughout the legislative process, attempts were made by MHLA to exclude hotel employees from the bill. While the language requested by MHLA to completely exempt hotels... Continue Reading
