Maryland labor laws
The pay and leave rules Maryland employers most often ask about: posting salary ranges, paid sick leave, overtime and state leave programs.
Last verified November 2, 2026. Sources: labor.maryland.gov, labor.maryland.gov.
Pay transparency
Status: in effect since October 1, 2024. Who's covered: all employers.
wage range and general benefits description in postings
Employers may not ask applicants about their pay history.
Montgomery County limits pay history use
Paid sick leave
Maryland requires paid sick leave: 1 hour per 30 hours worked, capped at 40 hrs accrual/yr; 64 hrs use. Coverage: 15+ employees paid; under 15 unpaid.
Montgomery County has its own ordinance
Overtime
Non-exempt employees earn 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
State paid leave and disability insurance
- Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI). No contributions in 2026 (delayed by HB 102, 2025). Contributions start Jan 1, 2027 at 0.9% total split 50/50; employers with <15 employees owe no employer share but must withhold/remit the employee 0.45%. Benefits begin 2028.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Maryland require salary ranges in job postings?
- Yes. wage range and general benefits description in postings Coverage: all employers.
- Is paid sick leave required in Maryland?
- Yes. 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 40 hrs accrual/yr; 64 hrs use.
- When is overtime due in Maryland?
- For non-exempt employees, at 1.5 times the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek.