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Employment Standards Service (ESS) - Wage and Hour Information - Division of Labor and Industry

Employment Standards Service (ESS)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.

Compliance Assistance Materials - 2024 Pay Statement and Pay Transparency Laws NEW

View recorded webinar (September 25, 2024)
Download webinar presentation (PDF)

New 2024 Pay Stub/Pay Statement and Pay Transparency Laws are Effective October 1! See links below for FAQs, templates, and guidance.


Support for Worker Requests for Immigration-Related Prosecutorial Discretion NEW

Support for Worker Requests for Immigration-Related Prosecutorial Discretion - FAQs

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

Online Sick and Safe Complaint Form
Formulario de quejas por enfermedad y seguridad en línea

Coming Soon!

Wage Issues—Having problems with your pay?

I am having problems collecting my wages, overtime, tips or pay for leave:

Employees and Employers—Important guidelines

What I need to know as an employer or an employee.

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

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)

FAQs

Forms

Brochures

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