US Jurisdictions

Maryland

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  • Type:
    Employment Law Guide

    Negligent Hiring: Maryland

    This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of Maryland law regarding employer liability for negligent hiring and negligent retention. It discusses how to minimize the risk of negligent hiring and retention claims through various forms of screening and covers legal limitations on these screening methods.

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    Legal Timetable

    Maryland Law Prohibits Accessing Social Media Accounts of Prospective and Current Employees

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    Employment Law Guide

    The Unionization Process: Maryland

    This guide provides an overview of laws relevant to the unionization process in Maryland. It includes information on the state's right-to-work status.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Health Care Continuation (COBRA): Maryland

    Maryland law requires covered employers to provide eligible employees and dependents the option of continuing health care coverage under certain circumstances. This guide helps HR professionals understand requirements related to continued health care coverage.

  • Type:
    Employment Law Guide

    Withholding Taxes: Maryland

    This guide provides compliance guidance for HR and payroll professionals regarding Maryland income tax withholding on residents, nonresidents and expatriates; supplemental wage withholding; earned income tax credit notices; and recordkeeping.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Unemployment Insurance: Maryland

    Employers subject to the Maryland unemployment insurance law must pay unemployment taxes. These taxes provide wage replacement for covered claimants. This guide helps HR professionals understand related compliance obligations.

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    Employment Law Guide

    HR Management: Maryland

    Maryland law does not require private employers to provide employees with access to their personnel files.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Independent Contractors: Maryland

    Maryland considers different factors to determine whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under its workers compensation law, unemployment insurance law, and more. This guide provides an in-depth review of Maryland employment law requirements with respect to independent contractors.

  • Type:
    Employment Law Guide

    Recordkeeping for Employee Compensation Purposes: Maryland

    Maryland law requires covered employers to keep records about employees' wages and hours. This guide provides an in-depth review of Maryland employment law requirements HR must follow with respect to wage and hour recordkeeping.

  • Type:
    Employment Law Guide

    Jury Duty: Maryland

    This guide provides an overview of Maryland law regarding jury duty leave for employees. It covers employer obligations to provide leave, employee eligibility for leave, compensation during leave, and prohibited actions against employees who perform jury service.

Maryland at a Glance