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Silver Spring, MD Minimum Wage and Wage Claims
What Is the Minimum Wage in Silver Spring, 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.)
Montgomery County Minimum Wage
In Montgomery County, the minimum wage is $16.70 per hour for employees who work for employers with more than 50 employees. For those who work for smaller employers, the minimum wage is $15 an hour.
Find out more about the minimum wage in Montgomery County at https://www.dllr.state.md.us/labor/wages/minimumwagelawmont.pdf.
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 Silver Spring, MD?
Some states and local governments allow employers to pay tipped employees a lower minimum hourly wage; others don't.
Montgomery County Tipped Minimum Wage
If you receive tips in Montgomery County, your employer may pay you a minimum wage as low as $4 an hour, as long as you earn enough in tips to bring your total hourly wage up to the full county minimum wage of $16.70 or $15, depending on the size of your employer.
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 Silver Spring, MD Minimum Wage Laws?
Montgomery County Enforcement Agency
Montgomery county does not have its own enforcement agency; instead, its minimum wage law is enforced by the state of Maryland. If you have questions about the Montgomery County minimum wage law, contact the:
URL: https://www.dllr.state.md.us/labor/wages/
Address:
1100 North Eutaw Street, Room 607
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: 410-767-2357
Email: dldliemploymentstandards-labor@maryland.gov
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 Silver Spring, MD
If you were not paid the minimum wage in Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring, 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.
Silver Spring, 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.
Silver Spring, MD Lawyer Directories
Lawyer Referral Services in Maryland. Check with the Maryland State Bar Association for information on lawyer referral services in Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring, MD lawyers who specialize in wage and hour claims and other employment issues.
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