Maryland § 9-704
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 9-704, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-704.
(a) Payment to an employee for work-related accident leave taken under this subtitle shall be based on two-thirds of the employee's regular pay.
(b) Payment for work-related accident leave taken under this subtitle constitutes a separate benefit on account of accidental disability and is not a continuation of salary.
(c) Notwithstanding the reduced rate that an employee is paid while using work-related accident leave, the employee:
(1) continues seniority and leave accruals based on the employee's regular pay; and
(2) does not lose health care benefits with the subsidy allowed in Title 2, Subtitle 6 of this article solely because of use of the work-related accident leave.
(d) An employee may not receive temporary total disability benefits under the Maryland Workers' Compensation Act while the employee is receiving payment under this subtitle.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 9-704
What does Maryland Code § 9-704 cover?
Section 9-704 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 § 9-704?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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