(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Abuse” has the meaning stated in § 4–501 of the Family Law Article. (c) “Domestic violence” means abuse against an individual eligible for relief. (d) “Earned sick and safe leave” means leave away from work that is provided by an employer under § 3–1304 of this subtitle. […]
(a) In this section, “existing paid leave” includes: (1) vacation days; (2) sick days; (3) short–term disability benefits; (4) floating holidays; (5) parental leave; and (6) other paid time off that may be used under the terms and conditions as paid sick and safe leave. (b) This subtitle may not be construed to: (1) require an employer to compensate an employee for unused earned […]
(a) This subtitle does not apply to an employee who: (1) regularly works less than 12 hours a week for an employer; (2) (i) is employed in the construction industry; and (ii) is covered by a bona fide collective bargaining agreement in which the requirements of this subtitle are expressly waived in clear and unambiguous terms; or (3) (i) is called to […]
(a) (1) (i) Subject to subparagraph (iii) of this paragraph, an employer that employs 15 or more employees shall provide an employee with earned sick and safe leave that is paid at the same wage rate as the employee normally earns. (ii) An employer that employs 14 or fewer employees shall at least provide an employee with unpaid earned […]
(a) An employer shall allow an employee to use earned sick and safe leave: (1) to care for or treat the employee’s mental or physical illness, injury, or condition; (2) to obtain preventive medical care for the employee or employee’s family member; (3) to care for a family member with a mental or physical illness, injury, or condition; (4) for […]
(a) An employer shall notify the employer’s employees that the employees are entitled to earned sick and safe leave under this subtitle. (b) The notice provided under subsection (a) of this section shall include: (1) a statement of how earned sick and safe leave is accrued under § 3–1304 of this subtitle; (2) the purposes for which the employer […]
(a) An employer shall keep for at least 3 years a record of: (1) earned sick and safe leave accrued by each employee; and (2) earned sick and safe leave used by each employee. (b) The Commissioner may inspect a record kept under subsection (a) of this section for the purpose of determining whether the employer is complying with […]
(a) If an employee believes that an employer has violated this subtitle, the employee may file a written complaint with the Commissioner. (b) (1) Within 90 days after the receipt of a written complaint, the Commissioner shall conduct an investigation and attempt to resolve the issue informally through mediation. (2) (i) If the Commissioner is unable to resolve an issue […]
(a) In this section, “adverse action” includes: (1) discharge; (2) demotion; (3) threatening the employee with discharge or demotion; and (4) any other retaliatory action that results in a change to the terms or conditions of employment that would dissuade a reasonable employee from exercising a right under this subtitle. (b) A person may not interfere with the exercise of or […]
(a) An employee may not in bad faith: (1) file a complaint with the Commissioner alleging a violation of this subtitle; (2) bring an action under § 3–1308 of this subtitle; or (3) testify in an action under § 3–1308 of this subtitle. (b) An employee who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject […]
This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act.
