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MD HB1615

MD HB1615
Maryland Fair Scheduling Act

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Introduced
02/24/2017
In Committee
02/24/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/10/2017

Introduced Session

2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requiring a specified employer, except under specified circumstances, to pay specified employees at a specified rate for specified shifts; providing that a shift trade includes when the employer transmits the shift trade offer under specified circumstances; providing that an employee has the right to decline work hours that occur during the 11 hours following the end of a shift; requiring an employer to pay one-and-a-half times the employee's regular rate for any hours worked during the 11 hours following the previous shift; etc.

AI Summary

This bill, the Maryland Fair Scheduling Act, requires employers in the food services and retail industries that are part of a large chain or franchise to pay employees for a minimum number of hours if they report to work but are required to work less than the scheduled hours. The bill also provides employees the right to decline work hours that occur during the 11 hours following the end of a shift, and requires employers to pay 1.5 times the employee's regular rate for any hours worked during that time period. The bill includes provisions for record-keeping, employee notices, and penalties for violations, as well as protections against retaliation for employees who exercise their rights under the law.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (18)

Last Action

First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations (on 02/24/2017)

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