Maryland Leave Laws for Employers
Complete guide to Maryland employee leave requirements, including sick leave, family leave, and FMLA compliance.
🤒Maryland Paid Sick Leave Requirements
Accrual Rate
1 hour per 30 hours worked
Maximum Accrual
40 hours
Employer Threshold
15+ employees
Waiting Period
106 days
Carryover
Yes, up to 40 hours
Effective Date
February 11, 2018
Healthy Working Families Act. Employers with <15 employees must provide unpaid leave.
👨👩👧Maryland Paid Family and Medical Leave
Maximum Duration
12 weeks
Wage Replacement
90% of wages (up to cap)
Employer Threshold
15+ employees
Effective Date
October 1, 2025 (benefits begin)
Contributions begin in 2024, benefits available October 2025.
📋Other Maryland Leave Requirements
Jury Duty Leave
Employers must provide leave for jury duty.
Voting Leave
Employees entitled to 2 hours paid leave to vote.
Bereavement Leave
No state-mandated bereavement leave.
Domestic Violence Leave
Employees may use earned sick time for domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
⚖️FMLA in Maryland
Maryland Family Leave Act covers employers with 15+ employees.
✅Maryland Employer Compliance Checklist
- ✓Provide paid sick leave (15+ employees) or unpaid (<15)
- ✓Register for Time to Care Act contributions
- ✓Provide 2 hours paid voting leave
- ✓Comply with Montgomery County sick leave if applicable
🔔Recent Changes in Maryland
Time to Care Act benefits begin October 2025. Major new compliance requirement.
🏢Maryland Leave Guides by Industry
🏙️Maryland Cities with Local Leave Laws
📋Maryland Leave Types
👔Leave Management by Role
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