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- Minimum Wage: Maryland’s minimum wage is $15.00 per hour for all employers, regardless of size.
- Overtime: Maryland requires overtime pay of 1.5 times the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a week.
- Sick Leave: Under the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act, employers with 15 or more employees must provide paid sick leave, accruing at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked. Employers with fewer than 15 employees provide unpaid sick leave.
- Meal and Rest Breaks: Maryland does not mandate meal or rest breaks, so federal guidelines apply.
- Payroll Schedule: Maryland does not specify a payroll schedule, but employers must pay consistently. Most use a semi-monthly or weekly pay structure.
- Tax Compliance: Employers in Maryland contribute 2.3% for state unemployment insurance and must follow federal requirements for Social Security and Medicare.
PEOs in Maryland can offer access to competitive benefits like health insurance and retirement plans. Maryland employers with 15 or more employees must provide workers' compensation coverage, and those offering 401(k) plans must comply with federal ERISA standards.
- Workplace Safety: Maryland adopts OSHA regulations to ensure safe work environments.
- Workers’ Compensation: Employers must provide workers' compensation insurance, with rates varying by job classification.
- Enforcement Agencies: The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) and the Maryland Department of Labor enforce labor and anti-discrimination laws.
- Overlapping Laws: Where state and federal laws overlap, the more favorable regulation for the employee generally applies.
Check out our comprehensive state hiring guide.
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