Our ESS unit handles an array of employment issues, including, but not limited to, enforcement of laws concerning wages and time off. Maryland employers must provide employees with at least one hour of sick and safe leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year.The Maryland legislature recently passed several laws that affect pay transparency, family and medical leave, the scope of the State's antidiscrimination laws. This state-specific guide covers labor and employment case law, statutes, rules, and regulations that HR professionals and clients often encounter Employment Contracts and Restrictive Covenants: Maryland. Maryland businesses trust Paychex for reliable HR compliance support. Employers must include good-faith wage ranges and general descriptions of benefits in job postings for work that will be physically performed in the state. These rights concern a wide range of employment issues, from discrimination to payment of wages to workplace safety. Employees and employers may agree to use employerpaid leave to "true up" the benefits an employee receives under the law. Fill out the form below to receive monthly Employment Law Updates right in your inbox.