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Introduced
01/26/2023
01/26/2023
In Committee
01/26/2023
01/26/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning Maryland Fair Scheduling Act FOR the purpose of requiring an employer who employs individuals in a food service facility or retail establishment to pay certain employees at a certain rate of pay for certain shifts of work, except under certain circumstances; providing that certain employees employed in a food service facility or retail establishment have the right to decline to work hours that occur during a certain period; and generally relating to fair scheduling. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Labor and Employment Section 2-106(b) and 3-102(a) Annotated Code of Maryland (2016 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement) BY adding to Article - Labor and Employment Section 3-103(n); and 3-1801 through 3-1811 to be under the new subtitle “Subtitle 18. Fair Scheduling” Annotated Code of Maryland (2016 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
AI Summary
This bill, the Maryland Fair Scheduling Act, requires employers in food service facilities or retail establishments to pay employees for a minimum number of hours even if they are required to work less than that. It also provides employees the right to decline to work during certain hours and receive additional pay if they agree to work during those times. The bill also prohibits retaliation against employees who exercise their rights under the Act and establishes a process for employees to file complaints and for the Commissioner to investigate and enforce the law.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (10)
Linda Foley (D)*,
Nick Allen (D),
Lorig Charkoudian (D),
Mary Lehman (D),
David Moon (D),
Julie Palakovich Carr (D),
Sheila Ruth (D),
Emily Shetty (D),
Vaughn Stewart (D),
Jen Terrasa (D),
Last Action
House Economic Matters Hearing (13:00:00 2/14/2023 ) (on 02/14/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0349?ys=2023RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/hb/hb0349f.pdf |
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