Welcome to the Division of Labor and Industry’s Employment Standards Service (ESS) page. Our ESS unit handles an array of employment issues, including, but not limited to, enforcement of laws concerning wages and time off. If you are an employee and believe your wages were unfairly withheld or an employer who needs information regarding Maryland employment, we are here to guide you through the steps to ensure your
issue is addressed in a timely manner. Please view the links below for additional information.
Leave Issues - Having problems using your paid sick and safe leave?
I am having problems using my leave under the Healthy Working Families Act:
Click Below to File a Claim
Coming Soon!
Wage Issues—Having problems with your pay?
I am having problems collecting my wages, overtime, tips or pay for leave:
- Who can file a claim in Maryland?
- What are my wage and hour solution options?
- Need to file a claim? Download the Wage Claim Form
Employees and Employers—Important guidelines
What I need to know as an employer or an employee.
- Maryland Minimum Wage and Overtime Law
- Leave and Break Laws
- Job Applicant Fairness: If you think your credit information is being used against you in any way pertaining to a potential employer or current employer
- Credit Check Complaint Form
- User Name and Password Privacy Protection
I would like more information on discrimination. What can I do?
Note: Employment agencies are no longer required to submit a bond to this Division.
Minor Work Permit
- Minor Work Permit: Information you need to know to obtain a Work Permit
- Fact Sheet for Minors or Hoja informativa secundaria (Word)
For employment related matters relating to race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity, please contact Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) 410-767-8600 or visit their website .
Fact sheets
(Required Postings by Employers)
- Employment of Minors
- Equal Pay for Equal Work (Word)
- Maryland Minimum Wage and Overtime Law
La Ley de Maryland Salario Mínimo y Tiempo Extra - Maryland Minimum Wage and Overtime Law for Montgomery County
La Ley de Montgomery County Salario Mínimo y Tiempo Extra - Maryland Minimum Wage and Overtime for Howard County
La Ley de Howard County Salario Minimo y Tiempo Extra - Notice to Tipped Employees
Aviso a los empleados que reciben propina (Word) - Allowable Tip Credits (Word)
Créditos de propinas permitidospara los empleados que ganan el salario mínimo (Word)
Allowable Tip Credit for Howard County (Word)
Crédito de Propinas Permitidopara Empleadores Sujeto al Salario Mínimo del Condado de Howard
Allowable Tip Credit for Montgomery County (Word)
Crédito de Propinas Permitidopara Empleadores Sujeto al Salario Mínimo del Condado de Montgomery
- Healthy Working Families Act (Sick and Safe Leave) Poster
- Healthy Working Families Act (Sick and Safe Leave) Model Policies
Política modelo de ley de familias trabajadoras sanas (Word)
FAQs
- Equal Pay for Equal Work
- Job Applicant Fairness Act
Ley de Imparcialidad del Solicitante de Empleo - Shift Break—The Healthy Retail Employee Act
Descansos por Turnos - Healthy Working Families Act (Sick and Safe Leave)
Ley de Familias Trabajadora Saludables de Maryland - Tip Credit Wage Statement Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Minimum Wage Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Maryland Essential Workers’ Protection Act (House Bill 581, Chapter 736 of the Laws of 2021) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Forms
- Wage Claim
Reclamo de sueldos
Wage Claim Form – fillable - Certification Regarding Human Trafficking Awareness Training (Word)
- Credit Check Complaint (Word)
Queja de Informe de Crédito (Word) - Employee Theft and Shoplifting Report
- Equal Pay Complaint Form (Word)
Formulario de queja de licencia acreditada por enfermedad y seguridad de Maryland (Word) - File a Child Labor Violation Claim (Word)
Formulario de quej por infracción de trabajo infantil (Word) - Lie Detector Signature (Word)
Formulario de firma del detector de mentiras (Word) - Minor Work Permit (online application)
- Notice to Employer of Intent to Claim Lien for Unpaid Wages (Word)
Aviso al Empledor Sobre la Intencion de Reclamar una Retencion por Salarios no Pagados (Word) - Employer Complaint to Dispute Lien for Unpaid Wages (Word)
Queja del Empleador para disputer la Retencion por salarios no pagados (Word) - Secure Maryland Wage Act Complaint Form (Word)
Queja de salario seguro (Word) - Secure Maryland Wage Act Complaint Form (PDF)
Queja de salario seguro (PDF) - Wage Lien (Word)
Retencion por salaries no Pagados de Maryland declaracion (Word) - Healthy Working Families Act (Sick and Safe Leave) Complaint (Word)
Online Sick and Safe Complaint Form New
Formulario de reclamo de licencia por enfermedad y seguridad acumulada de Maryland (Word)
Formulario de quejas por enfermedad y seguridad en línea Nuevo
Brochures
- Employment Standards Service
- Equal Pay for Equal Work
- Maryland Wage and Hour Agriculture Exemptions
- Maryland Wage and Hour Law: Tip Credit
Other
For additional information, contact:
Maryland Department of Labor
Division of Labor and Industry
Employment Standards Service
10946 West Golden Drive, Suite 160
Hunt Valley, Maryland 21031
410-767-2357
e-mail: dldliemploymentstandards-labor@maryland.gov
Ayuda en Español: 410-767-2387, 410-767-2186, 410-767-2384, or 410-767-2371
