Maryland: rules and deadlines at a glance

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Discrimination deadlines · Paid leave programs · Minimum wage · Final paycheck rules · Paid sick leave · State income tax · Right-to-work laws · Tipped minimum wage · Payday frequency · Rest break laws · State EITC · Noncompete laws

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Discrimination deadlines

EEOC deadline	300 days
State agency deadline	300 days
State agency	Maryland Commission on Civil Rights

Paid leave programs

State program	Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI)
Status	Delayed: contributions Jan. 1, 2027; benefits no later than Jan. 3, 2028

Minimum wage Checked on official source

State minimum wage	$15.00
Next change	No change scheduled

Final paycheck rules Single detailed source

If you are fired	Next regular payday
If you quit	Next regular payday

Paid sick leave Single detailed source

State law?	Yes
Yearly cap	40 hours accrued; 64 hours used

State income tax Single detailed source

Structure	Graduated, 10 brackets (plus county taxes)
Rates	2.00% to 6.50%

Right-to-work laws

Right-to-work?	No

Tipped minimum wage Checked on official source

Minimum cash wage	$3.63
Most tips can count	$11.37

Payday frequency Checked on official source

Required frequency	Every two weeks or twice a month

Rest break laws Checked on official source

Paid rest break	No state requirement

State EITC Single detailed source

State EITC?	Yes
Amount	50% with children; 100% without

Noncompete laws Single detailed source

Noncompetes	Restricted by pay level or job