Section 3-1609 – Actions Brought by Covered Employee Against Employer — Written Requests by Employee — Agreement by Employee Not Defense — Award to Covered Employee
(a) If an employer pays a covered employee less than the wage required under this subtitle, the covered employee may bring an action against the employer to recover: (1) the difference between the wage paid to the covered employee and the wage required under this subtitle; (2) an additional amount equal to the difference between the wage paid […]
Section 3-1408 – Leave Rights Under This Subtitle
(a) This subtitle may not be construed to diminish the obligation of an employer to comply with a collective bargaining agreement or an employment benefit program or plan that provides greater organ donation leave rights to employees than the rights established under this subtitle. (b) The rights established for employees under this subtitle may not be diminished […]
Section 3-1610 – Complaint by Covered Employee — Restrictions on Employer and Covered Employee — Violation a Misdemeanor — Limitation on Conviction of Employer
(a) In this section, “complaint” includes a written or oral complaint, claim, or assertion of right by a covered employee regarding the payment of wages under this subtitle that is made to: (1) the employer or a supervisor, manager, or foreman employed by the employer whether it is made through the employer’s internal grievance process or otherwise; […]
Section 3-1409 – More Generous Leave Policies Allowed
This subtitle may not be construed to discourage employers from adopting or retaining leave policies more generous than policies that comply with this subtitle.
Section 3-1611 – Citation of Subtitle
This subtitle may be cited as the Secure Maryland Wage Act.
Section 3-1501 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Criminal record” means: (1) an arrest; (2) a plea or verdict of guilty; (3) a plea of nolo contendere; (4) the marking of a charge “stet” on the docket; (5) a disposition of probation before judgment; or (6) a disposition of not criminally responsible. (c) (1) “Employer” means a person who employs 15 […]
Section 3-1701 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Emergency” means a catastrophic health emergency, as defined under § 14–3A–01 of the Public Safety Article, that is the subject of an executive proclamation under § 14–3A–02 of the Public Safety Article and is related to a communicable disease. (c) (1) “Essential employer” means a person that […]
Section 3-1502 – Certain Employer Inquiries or Actions Not Prohibited — More Restrictive Local Actions Allowed
(a) This subtitle does not: (1) prohibit an employer from making an inquiry or taking other action that the employer is required to take or is expressly authorized to take by another applicable federal or State law; or (2) apply to an employer that provides programs, services, or direct care to minors or to vulnerable adults. (b) This subtitle […]
Section 3-1702 – Application to Certain Essential Employers
This subtitle applies only to essential employers in industries and sectors identified by the Governor or a federal or State agency as critical to remain in operation during the emergency.
Section 3-1503 – When Inquiries About Criminal Records Allowed
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an employer may not, at any time before the first in–person interview, require an applicant to disclose whether the applicant has a criminal record or has had criminal accusations brought against the applicant. (b) An employer may require an applicant to disclose during the first in–person interview […]