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

Overtime Final Rule UPDATED

The new law pertaining to Equal Pay for Equal Work is effective October 1, 2016.

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.

Wage Issues—Having problems with your pay?

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

• Who can file a claim in Maryland?
• What are my wage and hour solution options?
• Need to file a claim? Download the Wage Claim Form

Employees and Employers—Important guidelines

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

• Maryland Minimum Wage and Overtime Law
• Leave and Break Laws
• Job Applicant Fairness: If you think your credit information is being used against you in any way pertaining to a potential employer or current employer
• Credit Check Complaint Form
• User Name and Password Privacy Protection

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

• Minor Work Permit: Information you need to know to obtain a Work Permit
• Fact Sheet for Minors
   

For additional information, contact:
Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Division of Labor and Industry
Employment Standards Service
1100 N. Eutaw Street - Room 607
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-767-2357
e-mail: dldliemploymentstandards-dllr@maryland.gov
Ayuda in Español: Julio "Cesar" Carrera, 410-767-2180