As we previously reported, just over 1 month ago Maryland became the ninth state to enact a paid sick leave law when Governor Larry Hogan’s previous veto of the law was overridden. Despite some legislative efforts to delay the rapid, and somewhat unplanned, approach of its effective date, the law took effect as planned on February 11, 2018.
Meanwhile, many employers—particularly multi-state employers with remote workers in Maryland—had understandable questions and uncertainty regarding compliance with the new law. On February 16, the Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation and the newly-created Office of Small Business Regulatory Assistance issued a helpful Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) guidance document to provide clarity on compliance with the law.
