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Change of Pay: Employer’s Discretion - The Maryland Guide to Wage Payment and Employment Standards

In the absence of an employment contract, agreement or policy which states otherwise, an employer may lower the pay of an employee at any time following one full pay period advance notice. Prior notice of a pay increase is not required.