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Maryland Overtime Laws<\/h1>\n
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Overtime law can be confusing and it’s common for employees to be unsure when they’re owed overtime pay. For example, if your boss tells you at the last minute that you must work a double shift or you’re fired, is it legal? Do you get overtime pay if you work 15 hours in a day? If you’re paid a salary does that mean you’re not eligible for overtime pay?<\/p>\r\n

When overtime laws are not properly applied, employees can lose out. Review this summary of Maryland overtime laws<\/a> to make sure you receive all the pay you are owed.<\/p>\r\n

Maryland Overtime Law Summary<\/h2>\r\n

This chart highlights key provisions of Maryland overtime law.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
State and Federal Statutes<\/b><\/th>\r\n
Overtime Calculation Methods:<\/b><\/th>\r\n
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  • Hourly<\/b>: Pay time and a half over 40 hours work\/week.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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    • Hourly Plus Bonus and\/or Commission<\/b>: Regular rate = Total hours times hourly rate, plus the workweek equivalent of the bonus and\/or commission, divided by the total hours in the workweek; then pay half of that regular rate for each overtime hour.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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      • Salary:<\/b> Regular rate = Salary divided by the number of hours the salary is intended to compensate.<\/li>\r\n
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        • If the regular hours are less than 40: Add regular rate for each hour up to 40, then pay time and a half for hours over 40.<\/li>\r\n
        • If the regular hours = 40: Pay time and a half for hours over 40.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>
Maryland Overtime Rules<\/b><\/th>\r\n
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  • Mandatory overtime is allowed<\/li>\r\n
  • Overtime is calculated based on the number of hours worked on a weekly basis (not daily)<\/li>\r\n
  • Employees of bowling alleys, movie theaters, hotels and gas stations are exempt from Maryland overtime law.<\/li>\r\n
  • Registered nurses cannot be required to work overtime without following certain procedures<\/li>\r\n
  • 2 years to make a Maryland or federal claim for unpaid overtime<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Filing a Wage Complaint<\/b><\/th>\r\n