Maryland § 9-505
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 9-505, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-505.
(a) An employee who is responsible for the care and nurturing of a child may use, without certification of illness or disability, up to 30 days of accrued sick leave to care for the child during the period immediately following:
(1) the birth of the employee’s child; or
(2) the placement of the child with the employee for adoption.
(b) If two employees are responsible for the care and nurturing of a child, each employee may use, without certification of illness or disability, up to 30 days of accrued sick leave to care for the child during the period immediately following:
(1) the birth of the employees’ child; or
(2) the placement of the child with the employees for adoption.
(c) (1) An employee who uses accrued sick leave following the birth of the employee’s child may not receive payment under this subtitle unless the employee gives the employee’s immediate supervisor information required by guidelines issued by the Secretary about the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, 29 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq.
(2) An employee who uses accrued sick leave for adoption purposes may not receive payment under this subtitle unless the employee gives the employee’s immediate supervisor the certificate required by guidelines issued by the Secretary about the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, 29 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 9-505
What does Maryland Code § 9-505 cover?
Section 9-505 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 § 9-505?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 9-505" (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 § 9-505 apply to my situation?
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