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Maryland: rules and deadlines at a glance
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Workers' comp deadlines · Workers' comp benefits · Paid leave programs · Final paycheck rules · Minimum wage · Unemployment benefits · Meal break laws · Tipped minimum wage · Payday frequency · Rest break laws
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| Tell your employer | 10 days |
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| File a claim | File within 60 days; claims are barred after 2 years |
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| Waiting period | 3 days |
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| Waiting days paid back | After more than 14 days |
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| Max weekly benefit (2026) | $1,537 (2026) |
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| State program | Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) |
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| Status | Delayed: contributions Jan. 1, 2027; benefits no later than Jan. 3, 2028 |
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| If you are fired | Next regular payday |
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| If you quit | Next regular payday |
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Minimum wage Checked on official source
| State minimum wage | $15.00 |
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| Next change | No change scheduled |
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| Maximum weekly benefit | $430 |
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| How long it lasts | 26 weeks |
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| Meal break required | 15 minutes for 4-6 hours; 30 minutes for more than 6 |
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| Minimum cash wage | $3.63 |
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| Most tips can count | $11.37 |
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| Required frequency | Every two weeks or twice a month |
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| Paid rest break | No state requirement |
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