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Maryland has a number of labor laws that apply to employers operating within the state.

Employers in Maryland must comply with federal laws such as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which governs issues such as minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor.

Maryland employers are also subject to state-specific laws such as the Maryland Wage and Hour Law, which covers issues such as wage payment, overtime pay, and meal and rest breaks.

Other Maryland labor laws that may be relevant to HR professionals include laws related to discrimination, harassment, and employee leave.

HR professionals must be aware of labor laws when recruiting and hiring job candidates to ensure compliance with EEO laws and other regulations.

Minimum Wage:

Maryland's current minimum wage is $15.00 per hour as of January 1, 2022.

The minimum wage for tipped employees is $5.63 per hour.

Overtime Pay:

Maryland employers are required to pay non-exempt employees overtime pay of one and a half times the regular rate of pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.

Wage Payment:

Employers in Maryland must pay employees on a regular pay schedule, either weekly or biweekly.

Employers must provide employees with a statement of wages that includes the pay period, gross wages, deductions, and net wages.

Meal and Rest Breaks:

Maryland does not have specific laws requiring meal or rest breaks for adult employees.

However, if an employer provides a meal break of 20 minutes or more, it must be unpaid and the employee must be completely relieved of work duties.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

Maryland law prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability.

Employers are also required to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities, unless doing so would cause undue hardship to the employer.

Child Labor:

Maryland law restricts the hours and types of work that minors can perform.

Minors under 14 years of age generally cannot work, except in certain limited situations such as newspaper delivery or agricultural work.

Minors between the ages of 14 and 17 are subject to restrictions on the types of work they can perform and the hours they can work.

These are some of the key labor laws in Maryland. However, this is not an exhaustive list and there may be additional laws that apply depending on the industry, size of the employer, and other factors. It is important to consult with a licensed attorney or legal professional for specific and up-to-date information on labor laws in Maryland.

Some of the major cities in Maryland include: Baltimore, Columbia, Germantown, Silver Spring, Waldorf, Glen Burnie, Ellicott City, Frederick, Dundalk, Rockville