Maryland Employment Law Updates

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Maryland | Wage and Tax Regulations

Maryland
minimum wage

Minimum Wage

$15

Minimum Wage
(Tipped Employee)

$3.63

Maximum Tip Credit

$9.62 (more than 15 employees)

Maryland
state income tax

State Withholding

Supplemental
Wage Rate

5.75% + County Rate

Unemployment insurance

Max. Taxable Earning	$8,500
Employee Deductions	None
Employee Tax Rates	1-10.5%
New Employer Rate	2.30%
Voluntary Contribution Permitted	No

The content of this publication is provided for informational purposes only and does not contain or constitute tax or legal advice. You should not act on this information without seeking tax or legal professional counsel.

Recent Maryland Employment Law Updates

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Legal Update

Date

Link

Maryland Paid Family and Medical Leave Program Reissued for 2027

November 28, 2025

Maryland Expands Employment and Insurance Protections for Uniformed Services

October 31, 2025

Reminder Maryland: Online Data Privacy Act Effective October 1, 2025; Enforcement Begins April 2026

October 31, 2025

Maryland Reissues Proposed Regulations to Enforce Economic Stabilization Act

August 29, 2025

Maryland Enacts Earned Wage Access Regulations

August 29, 2025

Maryland Updates Regulations for Cannabis Agents and Security Guard Employers

July 31, 2025

Maryland Law Exempts Some Cannabis Security Guards from Background Checks

July 31, 2025

Reminder Maryland: Non-competes for Healthcare Professionals Effective July 1, 2025

July 31, 2025

Reminder Maryland: FAMLI Program Delayed for January 1, 2027

June 30, 2025

Maryland Amends the Parental Leave Act for Clarification

May 30, 2025

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