Maryland’s minimum wage will increase effective this Sunday, July 1, 2018. For employers in all counties except Prince George’s and Montgomery, the new minimum wage will be $10.10 per hour, up from the $9.25 that has been in effect since last year. The minimum wage for employers in Prince George’s County will hold steady at $11.50 per hour. While Montgomery County’s minimum wage will increase from $11.50 per hour to $12.25 per hour for employers with 51 or more employees and $12.00 per hour for employers with 50 or fewer employees.

If you haven’t already, you should review your current wage payment practices to ensure your business is prepared for this change. As always, Thomas & Libowitz, P.A. is here to assist you should you have any questions concerning this increase in minimum wage or any other employment matters. Our labor and employment attorneys, Frank Laws and Sima Fried, can be reached by called our main office number, 410-572-2468.

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