Maryland
Welcome to Maryland, where crab cakes are iconic, and so is the state's habit of putting real, employee-facing protections in writing (especially around time away from work). Maryland stands out for leave and support rules that go beyond the usual basics, including paid sick leave, a statewide paid family and medical leave insurance program, and protected time off for things like jury duty and organ or bone marrow donation, plus a few local twists like Montgomery County's sick leave rules and Baltimore's lactation accommodations. Explore the topics and policies below to see what applies to employees working in Maryland, then click through for the plain-English legal context, how to write your own policy, and a model policy you can actually use.
Essential Maryland-Specific Policies for All Employers
All employers should have a policy covering these areas for employees working in Maryland.
Recommended Maryland-Specific Policies
Most employers should have a policy covering these areas for employees working in Maryland.
Optional Maryland-Specific Policies for All Employers
While you must comply with the Maryland laws behind these policies, oftentimes the content within is covered by another policy or employees are informed and trained in other ways.
Rarely Needed Maryland-Specific Policies
Although you must comply with the Maryland laws behind these policies, only rarely would an employer need to distribute a policy to employees. If you do, we got ya covered!
Reminder
The information provided here does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice. Only your own attorney can determine whether this information, and your interpretation of it, applies to your particular situation. You should contact legal counsel for advice on any specific legal matter.