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Elk Mills, MD Minimum Wage and Wage Claims
What Is the Minimum Wage in Elk Mills, MD?
You are entitled to the highest minimum wage that applies where you work, whether set by your city, county, or state government. (Most cities and counties don’t have their own minimum wage laws.)
Maryland Minimum Wage
The minimum wage in Maryland is $15 an hour. Because this is higher than the federal minimum wage of $7.25, employees in Maryland must be paid at least $15 an hour.
Visit https://www.dllr.state.md.us/labor/wages/wagehrfacts.shtml to learn more about Maryland’s minimum wage.
What Is the Tipped Minimum Wage in Elk Mills, MD?
Some states and local governments allow employers to pay tipped employees a lower minimum hourly wage; others don't.
Maryland Tipped Minimum Wage
In Maryland, your employer may pay you a minimum wage of $3.63 an hour, as long as you earn enough in tips to bring your total hourly pay up to the full minimum wage, $15 an hour. If you don’t earn enough in tips to bring your compensation to the full minimum wage, your employer must make up the difference.
Who Enforces Elk Mills, MD Minimum Wage Laws?
Maryland Enforcement Agency
If you have questions about Maryland's minimum wage, contact the
URL: https://www.dllr.state.md.us/labor/wages/
Phone: 410-767-2357
Maryland Department of Labor
Division of Labor and Industry
Employment Standards Service
1100 N. Eutaw Street, Room 607
Baltimore, MD 21201
Email: dldliemploymentstandards-labor@maryland.gov
How to File a Wage Claim in Elk Mills, MD
If you were not paid the minimum wage in Elk Mills, MD, you may have the right to file a wage claim or complaint with a government agency. Be sure to look at the wage claim materials (below) for the agency that enforces the law you believe was violated, whether city, county, or state.
All jurisdictions impose a time limit on how far back you may claim unpaid wages, so it's important to file your claim quickly. There may be other restrictions on the claims you may file, such as dollar-amount limits or limits on the agency’s ability to force employers to comply with the law. You may be required to ask your employer to pay you correctly before you file a claim. And, you almost always have the option to go straight to court and file a lawsuit instead of filing a wage claim with a government agency. For these reasons, it often makes sense to talk to an experienced wage and hour lawyer to make sure you know all of your options, understand the strength of your claims, and decide how to proceed.
Filing a Wage Claim with the Maryland Department of Labor, Employment Standards Service
The Maryland Department of Labor, Employment Standards Service has posted a wage claim form with instructions at its website.
Get Help With Elk Mills, MD Wage Claims and Lawsuits
If you are considering filing a wage claim or lawsuit, you may want to speak to a local wage and hour attorney. The resources below can help you find a lawyer near you.
Elk Mills, MD Free or Low-Cost Legal Assistance
Legal aid offices provide free legal assistance to low-income people. Typically, you must qualify for legal aid based on your income. Visit The People's Law Library of Maryland to find local resources and legal aid offices.
Some law schools have free legal clinics that provide assistance with specific problems, including wage and hour issues and other employment matters. Find a list of law schools offering legal clinics on a variety of issues at the American Bar Association Center for Pro Bono.
Elk Mills, MD Lawyer Directories
Lawyer Referral Services in Maryland. Check with the Maryland State Bar Association for information on lawyer referral services in Elk Mills, MD. Lawyer referral services match people with attorneys who specialize in particular legal fields, such as wage and hour law.
NELA’s “Find-A-Lawyer” Service. Search the National Employment Lawyer’s Association’s membership to find Elk Mills, MD lawyers who specialize in wage and hour claims and other employment issues.
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