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 DeductionsNone
Employee Tax Rates1-10.5%
New Employer Rate2.30%
Voluntary Contribution PermittedNo

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

FAQs Released for Maryland’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program

April 16, 2024

Maryland Pay Transparency Act 

April 16, 2024

Maryland Legalized Recreational Cannabis

June 26, 2023

May 2023: Maryland Modifies Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program

May 17, 2023

November 2022: Maryland Vote to Legalize Recreational Marijuana

November 17, 2022

October 2022: Maryland Expands Anti-Discrimination Laws

October 27, 2022

October 2022: New Small Business Retirement Savings Program Goes into Effect in Maryland

October 27, 2022

August 2022: Maryland Amends Data Breach and Reasonable Security Requirements

August 25, 2022

July 2022: Maryland Amends Its Personal Information Protection Act

July 21, 2022

June 2022: Maryland Governor Signs Reasonable Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities Act into Law

June 8, 2022

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