Our ESS unit handles an array of employment issues, including, but not limited to, enforcement of laws concerning wages and time off. As an employer, you must record sums that are withheld from employee wages in a ledger account to clearly indicate the amount of state tax withheld.This Maryland employment law overview reviews requirements employers should know if they have employees working in the state. In Maryland, employees are entitled to receive 1.5x their regular hourly rate for each hour worked beyond 40 hours in a workweek. Maryland law has several specific exceptions. Employers cannot fire employees for demanding wages or overtime wages they have earned. My employer didn't pay me, what can I do? Maryland has 12 individual labor law notices that all businesses large and small are required to post in the workplace. SB0485 becomes effective October 1, 2024. Stay compliant with Maryland employment laws and ensure your employees receive the benefits they deserve.