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Introduced
01/30/2023
01/30/2023
In Committee
01/30/2023
01/30/2023
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 when their scheduled shift is reduced or they are placed on-call. The bill also gives employees the right to decline to work during certain hours after a shift and requires employers to pay a premium rate for any hours worked during that period. The bill establishes recordkeeping and notice requirements, prohibits retaliation against employees, and provides for enforcement through complaints, investigations, and civil actions.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate Finance Hearing (13:00:00 2/23/2023 ) (on 02/23/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0345?ys=2023RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/sb/sb0345f.pdf |
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