New report on workplace fraud in Maryland finds thousands of misclassified workers in state

BALTIMORE, MD—A new report from Maryland’s Joint Enforcement Task Force on Workplace Fraud (JETF) reveals a significant problem of worker misclassification in the state, costing thousands of workers crucial workplace protections and millions in tax revenue. In 2024, Task Force agencies identified over 5,500 misclassified workers through their enforcement actions. This misclassification resulted in over $36 million in unreported taxable […]

Baltimore County Police Department to hold recruitment marathon this weekend

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department will be holding a recruitment marathon this weekend. The event will take place on Saturday, February 22, 2025 in multiple locations. Attendees will begin the day with an opportunity to take the BCoPD agility test at two Coppermine Athletic Club locations, Bel Air & Timonium, from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Those who can’t […]

Governor Moore launches resource website for Maryland workers affected by recent federal layoffs [VIDEO]

ANNAPOLIS, MD—In the wake of potential layoffs and funding changes impacting federal employees and contractors, Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced the launch of a centralized resource website. Maryland Public Servants Resource Website aims to provide support and information to Marylanders affected by the current federal workforce climate. The website launch comes as the Office of Personnel Management advised federal agencies […]

Maryland added over 38,000 total jobs in 2024, new data shows

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland gained 38,400 jobs in 2024, experiencing a 1.4 percent employment growth rate, according to preliminary year-end estimates released by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The private sector accounted for 27,300 of the new jobs. The state added 200 jobs in December, maintaining a labor force participation rate of 65.6 percent, significantly higher than […]

Maryland adds an estimated 7,100 jobs in November, unemployment rate inches higher

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s employment numbers continued their positive trajectory in November, adding 7,100 jobs, according to preliminary estimates released by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This brings the total number of jobs added in Maryland in 2024 to 40,900. The growth was primarily driven by the private sector, which added 5,400 jobs in November. This puts […]

Maryland launches $24 million workforce development program to train for careers in transportation

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced a $24 million workforce development program that aims to equip residents with skills for in-demand careers in the transportation and construction sectors. The Road to Careers grant program will provide funding to train new workers in transportation construction trades, with a focus on inclusivity and overcoming barriers faced by women and other job […]

Maryland adds 2,700 total jobs in September, unemployment rate levels off

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s employment sector gained 2,700 jobs in September, all in the private sector, according to preliminary data released Tuesday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This brings the state’s total job growth to 1.2 percent since the beginning of the year, outpacing the national rate of 1.1 percent. The growth was accompanied by an expansion of the state’s […]