Maryland § 9-803

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 9-803, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 9-803.

    (a)    If an employee who is entitled to overtime pay elects to perform compensatory work under this section:

        (1)    for any workweek in which the employee works 40 hours or less, each hour of compensatory work offsets 1 hour of absence for religious observance; and

        (2)    for any workweek in which the employee works more than 40 hours, each hour of compensatory work over 40 hours offsets 1.5 hours of absence for religious observance.

    (b)    If an employee who is exempt from overtime pay elects to perform compensatory work under this section, each hour of compensatory work offsets 1 hour of absence for religious observance.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 9-803

What does Maryland Code § 9-803 cover?

Section 9-803 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 § 9-803?

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