Paid Sick Leave in Maryland
Whether Maryland requires paid sick leave, how much you earn and how you can use it.
Short answer: Employers with 15 or more employees must provide paid sick and safe leave; smaller employers must provide it unpaid. Md. Code, Labor & Employment §3-1304
| Paid sick leave | Employers with 15 or more employees must provide paid sick and safe leave; smaller employers must provide it unpaid. Employees earn at least 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours a year, and may use up to 64 hours a year. Employers may bar use during the first 106 calendar days. Up to 40 unused hours carry over. |
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FAQ
Is paid sick leave required in Maryland?
Employers with 15 or more employees must provide paid sick and safe leave; smaller employers must provide it unpaid. Employees earn at least 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours a year, and may use up to 64 hours a year. Employers may bar use during the first 106 calendar days. Up to 40 unused hours carry over.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.