Maryland § 9-1109
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 9-1109, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-1109.
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Child” means an adopted, biological, or foster child, a stepchild, or a legal ward, who is at least 6 months old and under the age of 27 years.
(3) “Infant” means an adopted, biological, or foster child, a stepchild, or a legal ward, who is under the age of 6 months.
(b) This section applies to all employees, including temporary employees, in the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative branches of State government, including any unit with an independent personnel system.
(c) An employee subject to this section is entitled to parental bereavement leave with pay.
(d) (1) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, an employee may use up to 10 days of parental bereavement leave within 60 days after the death of the employee’s child.
(2) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, an employee may use up to 60 days of parental bereavement leave within 60 days after:
(i) the employee experiences a stillbirth; or
(ii) the death of the employee’s infant.
(3) An employee may use parental bereavement leave only after notifying the employee’s appointing authority of the employee’s intention to use parental bereavement leave.
(4) An employee’s appointing authority may not require an employee entitled to parental bereavement leave under paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection to use any other paid leave available to the employee.
(e) The Secretary shall adopt regulations governing parental bereavement leave.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 9-1109
What does Maryland Code § 9-1109 cover?
Section 9-1109 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 § 9-1109?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 9-1109" (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 § 9-1109 apply to my situation?
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