Maryland § 8-307
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 8-307, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-307.
(a) By regulations consistent with the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, the Secretary may provide for employees who otherwise would be entitled to payment for overtime work to elect to receive compensatory time instead.
(b) These regulations shall provide that an employee who elects to receive compensatory time must notify the employee's supervisor of that election before the overtime work is performed.
(c) Compensatory time under this section shall equal:
(1) 1 hour for each hour of overtime work for which the employee otherwise would receive the employee's regular hourly rate of pay; and
(2) 1.5 hours for each hour of overtime work for which the employee otherwise would receive one and one-half times the employee's regular hourly rate of pay.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 8-307
What does Maryland Code § 8-307 cover?
Section 8-307 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.
How do I cite Maryland § 8-307?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 8-307" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 8-307 apply to my situation?
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