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Healthy Employee Retail Act (Shift Breaks) - The Maryland Guide to Wage Payment and Employment Standards

Employees who work in certain retail establishments are entitled to a non-working shift break depending upon the number of hours worked. However, certain employees are exempt. Please refer to the Healthy Retail Employee Act FAQs.