Our ESS unit handles an array of employment issues, including, but not limited to, enforcement of laws concerning wages and time off. Here's an overview of how to retain or when hiring out of state employees in Maryland and how SixFifty makes it fast and affordable.It does not matter where you were born or what your legal status is. The State of Maryland Commission on Civil Rights ensures that every employee and applicant in Maryland is protected from discrimination in the workplace. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) makes it unlawful to discriminate in employment against a qualified individual with a disability. The Maryland legislature recently passed several laws that affect pay transparency, family and medical leave, the scope of the State's antidiscrimination laws. Get the scoop on Maryland's labor laws for 2025 wages, breaks, overtime, and more. Stay updated with the latest regulations! If you think we may have recovered unpaid wages for you, use the Workers Owed Wages (WOW) application to search and claim them. This publication provides a general overview of worker rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).