Maryland § 3-413
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 3-413, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-413.
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Employer” includes a governmental unit.
(3) “Small employer” means an employer that employs 14 or fewer employees.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section and § 3–414 of this subtitle, each employer shall pay:
(1) to each employee who is subject to both the federal Act and this subtitle, at least the greater of:
(i) the minimum wage for that employee under the federal Act; or
(ii) the State minimum wage set under subsection (c) of this section; and
(2) to each other employee who is subject to this subtitle, at least the greater of:
(i) the highest minimum wage under the federal Act; or
(ii) the State minimum wage set under subsection (c) of this section.
(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the State minimum wage rate is:
(i) for the 12–month period beginning January 1, 2023, $13.25 per hour; and
(ii) beginning January 1, 2024, $15.00 per hour.
(2) The State minimum wage rate for a small employer is:
(i) for the 12–month period beginning January 1, 2023, $12.80 per hour; and
(ii) beginning January 1, 2024, $15.00 per hour.
(d) An employer may pay an employee a wage that equals a rate of 85% of the State minimum wage established under this section if the employee is under the age of 18 years.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 3-413
What does Maryland Code § 3-413 cover?
Section 3-413 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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