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Maryland Statutory Wage & Overtime Authority
Statutory Legal Citation: MD Code, Lab. & Empl. § 3-413
Maryland statutory minimum wage is $15.00/hr ($3.63 tipped direct rate). Mandatory Maryland Healthy Working Families Act paid sick leave applies.
Employee Statutory Rights (MD)
- ✓ Statutory minimum wage of $15.00/hr.
- ✓ Maryland Healthy Working Families Act paid sick leave (accrues 1 hour per 30 worked).
- ✓ Overtime pay at 1.5x regular rate over 40 hours.
Employer Mandatory Obligations (MD)
- § Pay tipped workers at least $3.63/hr direct cash wage.
- § Provide itemized statement of earnings with every wage payment.
- § Maintain payroll records for at least 3 years.
Maryland Statutory Wage & Overtime FAQs
What is the minimum wage in Maryland for 2026? ↓
Under statutory citation MD Code, Lab. & Empl. § 3-413, the 2026 minimum wage in Maryland is $15.00 per hour. Employers paying below this baseline face Department of Labor back-pay audits and statutory interest penalties.
Does Maryland mandate daily overtime pay? ↓
Maryland follows the standard federal FLSA rule (Title 29 U.S.C. § 207). Overtime is calculated weekly for hours exceeding 40 hours in a 7-day workweek with no daily cap.
Can employers in Maryland take a tip credit against wage rates? ↓
Maryland permits employers to claim a maximum tip credit of $11.37/hr against tipped staff, requiring a minimum direct cash wage of $3.63/hr.
Common Maryland Payroll Compliance Traps & Audit Penalties
Failing to track paid sick leave accrual on pay stubs.
Improper tip credit deductions in hospitality establishments.
Paying manual labor workers bi-weekly without required notice.
Did Your Employer Violate Maryland Labor Law?
30-Second Diagnostic • Sourced from MD Code, Lab. & Empl. § 3-413
Based on Maryland labor code standards (MD Code, Lab. & Empl. § 3-413), your responses indicate potential statutory wage violations.
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Department of Labor & State Compliance Fine Exposure in Maryland
Under FLSA § 216(b), mandatory double back pay is assessed for unpaid overtime.
1 hour regular rate premium pay per workday missed under state law.
Waiting time statutory penalties for delayed final paycheck settlement.
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FLSA & MD Overtime Exemption Checklist
Determine if an employee is legally exempt from overtime under state and federal law
Earns at least $844/week ($43,888/yr federal minimum) or state higher threshold (e.g. CA $66,560/yr).
Primary duty involves managing business operations, directing 2+ staff, or exercising independent judgment.
Receives a predetermined, non-deductible salary regardless of quality or quantity of weekly work.
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