The Maryland state minimum wage law does not contain current dollar minimums. Instead the state adopts the Federal minimum wage rate, which is currently $6.55 per hour.
Other Maryland Labor and Employment FAQs
Q:What Is The Minimum Age For Employment? A: A minor under the age of 14 may not be employed or permitted to work unless the child is a model, performer or entertainer with a special permit. Special permits are …
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Q:How Can A Minor Obtain A Work Permit? A: Work permits are not issued until the minor has been offered a job. The work permit allows the minor to perform certain duties for a particular employer. If the minor …
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Q:What Is The Law Regarding Paydays? A: Employees in Maryland must be paid at least once every two weeks or twice in a month. However, Executive, Professional and Administrative employees may be paid less …
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Q:Am I Entitled To Rest And Meal Breaks? A: There is no law requiring an employer to provide breaks, including lunch breaks, unless the employee is under the age of 18. Minors under 18 must receive a 30 minute …
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Q:What Is The Law Regarding Overtime? A: Overtime is payment to an employee of one and onehalf (1.5) times the regular hourly wage for work performed in excess of 40 hours in a 7day week. For some …
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Q:Must My Employer Award Benefits? A: Maryland law does not require the award of benefits. Examples include vacation leave, sick leave, compensatory time, holidays and holiday pay, health and life …
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Q:What Is The New Hire Law? A: All employers are required to report newly hired and rehired employees to a state directory within 20 days of their hire date. New hire reporting speeds up the …
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Q:What Information Must I Report? A: The State of Maryland asks for the following information: Employer Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) Employer State of Maryland Unemployment Insurance …
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