Beginning February 11, 2018 the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act will go into effect. This will pertain to the following:
Covered Employers:
This Bill will affect ALL Maryland businesses that have employees.
Paid or Unpaid?:
- Employers with 15 or more employees MUST provide paid leave
- Employers with 14 or fewer employees may provide leave on an unpaid basis
Exemptions:
- Minors
- Independent Contractors
- Certain Agriculture, Real Estate, Temporary, Employment Agency, and Construction workers.
- Employees that work less than 12 hours per week
For more information, please see the House Bill below.