New Maryland Wage Laws Take Effect

On October 1, 2024, Maryland's Pay Stub/Pay Statement and Pay Transparency laws went into effect. The laws were passed during the General Assembly's 2024 legislative session and amended the state's Wage Payment and Collection Law and Equal Pay for Equal Work law, respectively.

Pay Stub/Pay Statement Law Requirements

Under the Pay Stub/Pay Statement law, which covers most private sector employers, but not public sector employers, employers must provide specific written disclosures to employees regarding their earned wages. To comply with the law, each payday an employer must provide a "written statement" of the following:

• The employer's name registered with the state, address, and telephone number;