Section 17-801 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Aggregate employee health care expenses” means all employee health care expenses paid by a responsible bidder or subcontractor. (c) (1) “Aggregate Social Security wages” means all wages paid by a responsible bidder or subcontractor to an employee for the period of time in which the wages are […]
Section 17-802 – Regulations; Applicability
(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board shall adopt regulations that require all bidders, contractors, and subcontractors to pay employee health care expenses as required by this subtitle. (b) This subtitle does not apply to: (1) a minority business enterprise, as defined under Title 14, Subtitle 3 of this article; or (2) a small business with […]
Section 17-803 – Certification of Payment of Employee Health Care Expenses
(a) By regulation, the Department of General Services and the Department of Transportation shall establish procedures for each bidder, contractor, or subcontractor that performs work on a State–funded construction project to certify that the bidder, contractor, or subcontractor pays employee health care expenses in accordance with subsection (b) of this section. (b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph […]
Section 17-804 – Providing False Information
(a) A person or an entity may not provide false information under this subtitle. (b) A person who violates subsection (a) of this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $2,500 and not exceeding $25,000 for each violation. (c) An action for a civil penalty under this section may be brought by: (1) the […]
Section 18-101 – Definitions
(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Labor and Industry. (c) (1) “Employer” means a contractor or subcontractor that has a State contract for services valued at $100,000 or more. (2) “Employer” does not include a contractor or subcontractor that: (i) employs 10 or fewer employees; and (ii) has a State contract […]
Section 18-102 – Scope
(a) (1) This title applies to an employee of an employer for the duration of a contract subject to this title if at least one–half of the employee’s time during any workweek relates to a State contract for services or a subcontract for services under a State contract. (2) This title does not apply to an employee of […]
Section 18-103 – General Consideration
(a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, an employer subject to this title shall pay each employee covered under this title: (1) at least $11.30 per hour, if State contract services valued at 50% or more of the total value of the contract are performed in the Tier 1 area; or (2) at least $8.50 […]
Section 18-104 – Regulations; Records and Reports; Measurements
(a) The Commissioner shall adopt regulations governing employers subject to this title. (b) The Commissioner may require that an employer keep records and submit reports to the Commissioner that the Commissioner determines necessary for the effective administration and enforcement of this title. (c) The Commissioner every 3 years shall assess the appropriateness of: (1) the measures used to adjust […]
Section 18-105 – Void Agreements
An agreement by an employee to commute, release, or waive the employee’s rights under this title is void.
Section 17-701 – Definitions [Subtitle Subject to Abrogation]
** CONTINGENCY – IN EFFECT – CHAPTERS 446 AND 447 OF 2012 ** (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Energy sector of Iran” means activities to develop petroleum or natural gas resources or nuclear power in Iran. (c) “Financial institution” has the meaning stated in Section 14 of the Iran Sanctions Act […]