Today we are sharing with you an article written by Fiona W. Ong, Co-chair, Maryland Chamber of Commerce Labor and Employment Committee. Please click the button below to open and download the full article regarding HB1.
“On January 12, 2018, the Maryland General Assembly overrode Governor Hogan’s veto of 2017’s mandatory paid leave law, House Bill 1. Therefore, Maryland employers are now required to provide paid leave to employees. As of now, per state legislative guidelines, this law will take effect on February 11, 2018, though the Maryland Chamber plans to request an extension.”
The article covers the following:
What MD Employers should do now
How Employees may use their paid leave
Which Employees & Family Members are covered
Guidelines on Accrual and Carryover of Leave
Borrowing leave that hasn’t yet been accrued
Notice and Use of Leave
Verification
Employer’s Notice and recordkeeping
Prohibited actions
and more
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